Gipsy Kings by André Reyes

Gipsy Kings by André Reyes is a concert at Bristol Beacon, presented under the name of a band whose rumba and flamenco-pop style grew out of the Romani musical tradition of Arles in southern France.

Gipsy Kings formed in Arles among families of Romani (Gitano) descent, and their music blends flamenco guitar, rumba and pop melodies sung in Spanish and Catalan. Their self-titled debut album came out in 1987, and its single "Bamboléo" became the band's best-known song, with "Djobi Djoba" also widely recognised. Their records draw on the rhythms and guitar traditions of Andalusian flamenco and the Catalan rumba of the Gitano communities of southern France and Spain.

This concert is presented by André Reyes under the Gipsy Kings name, so the evening centres on the band's repertoire of rumba and flamenco-inflected songs, with the lively acoustic guitar work and rhythmic vocals that define the group's sound. The programme is built around their catalogue of popular songs rather than improvised or experimental material.

Bristol Beacon, formerly known as Colston Hall, hosts concerts and shows in Bristol. It suits audiences who want a well-known Latin-flavoured guitar band at a central city venue.