1 00:00:02,000 --> 00:00:07,000 Downloaded from YTS.BZ 2 00:00:05,463 --> 00:00:09,049 Now this is a family group whose fans include Eric Clapton 3 00:00:08,000 --> 00:00:13,000 Official YIFY movies site: YTS.BZ 4 00:00:09,050 --> 00:00:11,467 and Bruce Springsteen, whoever they are. 5 00:00:11,468 --> 00:00:14,555 Welcome the Gipsy Kings. 6 00:00:33,365 --> 00:00:34,407 In the 1980s, 7 00:00:34,408 --> 00:00:34,864 In the 1980s, they were introduced to the world 8 00:00:34,865 --> 00:00:35,742 they were introduced to the world 9 00:00:35,743 --> 00:00:35,907 they were introduced to the world as a family band with a sound like nothing else. 10 00:00:35,908 --> 00:00:38,995 as a family band with a sound like nothing else. 11 00:00:38,996 --> 00:00:41,914 From TV studios in England to cult movies 12 00:00:41,915 --> 00:00:45,627 and the global stage, few have captured the spirit of rhythm 13 00:00:45,628 --> 00:00:47,838 and melody like the Gipsy Kings. 14 00:00:49,423 --> 00:00:51,008 And at the heart of this powerful, 15 00:00:51,009 --> 00:00:55,387 unmistakable sound is one man, Tonino Baliardo. 16 00:00:57,807 --> 00:01:00,017 But who is Tonino Baliardo? 17 00:01:00,018 --> 00:01:03,520 Beyond the music, who is the man behind the fame? 18 00:01:03,521 --> 00:01:06,065 This is the story of a humble virtuoso 19 00:01:06,066 --> 00:01:08,816 whose guitar speaks across cultures. 20 00:01:08,817 --> 00:01:10,860 From sunlit villages in southern France, 21 00:01:10,861 --> 00:01:13,363 to global stages, Tonino's music, 22 00:01:13,364 --> 00:01:15,783 rooted in Romani and flamenco soul, 23 00:01:15,784 --> 00:01:19,495 has become a timeless voice of passion and rhythm. 24 00:01:30,840 --> 00:01:32,006 I first discovered the sound 25 00:01:32,007 --> 00:01:32,339 I first discovered the sound of the Gipsy Kings when I was 16, 26 00:01:32,340 --> 00:01:33,967 of the Gipsy Kings when I was 16, 27 00:01:33,968 --> 00:01:35,887 working in a bar in Menorca. 28 00:01:39,349 --> 00:01:41,349 The Gipsy Kings became the soundtrack 29 00:01:41,350 --> 00:01:43,185 to my summers, and in many ways, 30 00:01:43,186 --> 00:01:45,687 my connection with Spain itself. 31 00:01:45,688 --> 00:01:48,649 So why am I traveling around the south of France 32 00:01:48,650 --> 00:01:50,234 to arrive in Montpelier? 33 00:02:09,294 --> 00:02:11,631 This one is nice. - Yeah. 34 00:02:13,299 --> 00:02:15,258 Over the past year, I was honored 35 00:02:15,259 --> 00:02:19,138 to be welcomed into Tonino's family and into his world. 36 00:02:19,139 --> 00:02:21,264 To travel with him across continents, 37 00:02:21,265 --> 00:02:23,934 witness his stories unfold firsthand, 38 00:02:23,935 --> 00:02:26,645 and see the magic behind the music. 39 00:02:27,271 --> 00:02:29,565 Ah that’s you there, papa! 40 00:02:29,566 --> 00:02:30,774 Is that you there as well? 41 00:02:30,775 --> 00:02:31,065 Is that you there as well? That’s me, yes. 42 00:02:31,066 --> 00:02:32,275 That’s me, yes. 43 00:02:33,735 --> 00:02:36,781 You have big eyes like a rabbit! 44 00:02:38,657 --> 00:02:39,907 That’s in Saint-Tropez. 45 00:02:39,908 --> 00:02:40,156 That’s in Saint-Tropez. At the Beach. 46 00:02:40,157 --> 00:02:41,242 At the Beach. 47 00:02:41,243 --> 00:02:41,407 At the Beach. These ones are good as well. 48 00:02:41,408 --> 00:02:42,995 These ones are good as well. 49 00:02:42,996 --> 00:02:44,454 Yeah, this one is great. 50 00:02:44,455 --> 00:02:44,495 Yeah, this one is great. - At his home in Montpelier, 51 00:02:44,496 --> 00:02:46,289 At his home in Montpelier, 52 00:02:46,290 --> 00:02:47,708 during a family gathering, 53 00:02:47,709 --> 00:02:47,789 during a family gathering, my presence took Tonino 54 00:02:47,790 --> 00:02:49,251 my presence took Tonino 55 00:02:49,252 --> 00:02:51,836 on a nostalgic journey through old memories. 56 00:02:51,837 --> 00:02:52,795 That’s at the beginning 57 00:02:52,796 --> 00:02:53,336 That’s at the beginning in the 1990s. 58 00:02:53,337 --> 00:02:54,296 in the 1990s. 59 00:02:55,466 --> 00:02:57,300 What's closest to Tonino's heart 60 00:02:57,301 --> 00:03:00,805 has always been family and the music he lives for. 61 00:03:06,186 --> 00:03:08,644 Also invited is Tonino's current band, 62 00:03:08,645 --> 00:03:12,984 A new generation carrying on the Gipsy Kings' sound. 63 00:03:48,394 --> 00:03:49,519 Girl of the sun! 64 00:03:49,520 --> 00:03:49,893 Girl of the sun! She’s a girl of the sun! 65 00:03:49,894 --> 00:03:51,020 She’s a girl of the sun! 66 00:03:51,813 --> 00:03:54,733 Their music is so inviting and infectious, 67 00:03:54,734 --> 00:03:56,734 I couldn't help but join in. 68 00:04:33,814 --> 00:04:36,316 Tonino's music is rooted in Spanish. 69 00:04:36,317 --> 00:04:39,652 I ask my interview questions to him in English. 70 00:04:39,653 --> 00:04:43,155 Tonino, thank you for all the wonderful music 71 00:04:43,156 --> 00:04:45,366 that you have bought to the world for everyone to enjoy. 72 00:04:47,077 --> 00:04:48,078 Thank you. 73 00:04:48,079 --> 00:04:48,576 Thank you. - He responds in his native gypsy French dialect. 74 00:04:48,577 --> 00:04:51,331 He responds in his native gypsy French dialect. 75 00:04:51,790 --> 00:04:55,001 I'd love to start by going back in time. 76 00:04:55,002 --> 00:04:58,129 I've always followed the gypsy life, you know. 77 00:04:58,130 --> 00:04:59,882 We’re a gypsy family 78 00:05:00,841 --> 00:05:04,761 who came from the north of Spain. 79 00:05:04,762 --> 00:05:06,889 My grandparents came to France 80 00:05:07,307 --> 00:05:09,015 in the region around Montpellier. 81 00:05:09,016 --> 00:05:11,309 And we were always comforted by 82 00:05:11,310 --> 00:05:13,896 family, by music, and guitars. 83 00:05:15,023 --> 00:05:17,982 And that was the true life. 84 00:05:17,983 --> 00:05:21,068 It was who we were as gypsies. 85 00:05:21,069 --> 00:05:23,530 And we’ve kept all of this tradition. 86 00:05:23,531 --> 00:05:26,199 Music was a huge part of my education 87 00:05:26,701 --> 00:05:29,285 from the older ones in the family who had the guitars. 88 00:05:29,286 --> 00:05:32,955 I believe they left around the time of the era of Franco. 89 00:05:32,956 --> 00:05:34,124 But even before all that, 90 00:05:34,125 --> 00:05:34,455 But even before all that, there were some who had already immigrated here. 91 00:05:34,456 --> 00:05:36,126 there were some who had already immigrated here. 92 00:05:36,127 --> 00:05:39,003 They had come here to France where it wasn’t so bad 93 00:05:39,004 --> 00:05:42,716 in and around Perpignan, Montpellier and Arles. 94 00:05:43,050 --> 00:05:44,801 During Franco's dictatorship, 95 00:05:44,802 --> 00:05:48,179 Spain sought to impose a strict uniform identity 96 00:05:48,180 --> 00:05:51,099 and the Roma were considered outsiders. 97 00:05:51,100 --> 00:05:52,725 Their culture was suppressed, 98 00:05:52,726 --> 00:05:55,936 their music censored, and their movements restricted. 99 00:05:55,937 --> 00:05:59,357 Flamenco gatherings were banned, families were persecuted, 100 00:05:59,358 --> 00:06:02,777 and everyday life became a struggle to survive. 101 00:06:02,778 --> 00:06:06,280 Many Roma fled, carrying with them their songs, stories, 102 00:06:06,281 --> 00:06:08,741 and traditions, a resilient spirit 103 00:06:08,742 --> 00:06:12,244 that would eventually shape the music of the Gipsy Kings. 104 00:06:12,245 --> 00:06:16,666 And so we’ve kept the gypsy traditions 105 00:06:17,250 --> 00:06:18,960 that we got from my grandparents. 106 00:06:18,961 --> 00:06:20,253 It’s a beautiful story, you know 107 00:06:20,254 --> 00:06:20,460 It’s a beautiful story, you know because the history of the gypsies is long, 108 00:06:20,461 --> 00:06:23,006 because the history of the gypsies is long, 109 00:06:23,007 --> 00:06:24,799 it goes back centuries. 110 00:06:24,800 --> 00:06:27,176 And we don't have a lot of writings or literature 111 00:06:27,177 --> 00:06:31,307 of gypsy life, the nomadic life. 112 00:06:32,100 --> 00:06:34,893 But we have continued as travellers. 113 00:06:34,894 --> 00:06:39,857 Centuries of travelling across continents and countries. 114 00:06:40,274 --> 00:06:41,982 And as for us, we’ve ended up 115 00:06:41,983 --> 00:06:43,693 in the south of France in Montpellier. 116 00:06:44,946 --> 00:06:47,864 My parents had a business scrapping cars. 117 00:06:47,865 --> 00:06:49,866 They were scrap merchants 118 00:06:49,867 --> 00:06:52,451 and they played music to entertain themselves, 119 00:06:52,452 --> 00:06:55,581 but they earned their living as scrap merchants. 120 00:06:56,499 --> 00:06:59,626 The gypsies were aware of it, 121 00:06:59,627 --> 00:07:01,710 the bigotry towards them in France. 122 00:07:01,711 --> 00:07:04,713 But they stayed nonetheless. 123 00:07:04,714 --> 00:07:06,842 Often in trouble. 124 00:07:06,843 --> 00:07:09,051 They didn’t want to disrupt... 125 00:07:09,052 --> 00:07:10,679 they didn’t want to create any problems. 126 00:07:10,680 --> 00:07:11,888 But the Baliardo family and everyone 127 00:07:11,889 --> 00:07:12,179 But the Baliardo family and everyone were generally well accepted in Montpellier. 128 00:07:12,180 --> 00:07:14,099 were generally well accepted in Montpellier. 129 00:07:14,100 --> 00:07:16,143 The gypsies were fairly well accepted in that period. 130 00:07:16,144 --> 00:07:17,768 Much of the community were quickly back together 131 00:07:17,769 --> 00:07:18,979 with all our families. 132 00:07:18,980 --> 00:07:19,268 with all our families. We had little houses. 133 00:07:19,269 --> 00:07:21,983 We had little houses. 134 00:07:22,524 --> 00:07:25,484 There were a lot of gypsy families in our neighbourhood, 135 00:07:25,485 --> 00:07:27,070 and it was nice because 136 00:07:27,071 --> 00:07:28,737 it was right by the coast, 137 00:07:28,738 --> 00:07:30,573 and it was... 138 00:07:30,574 --> 00:07:32,826 We were a community. 139 00:07:33,326 --> 00:07:34,453 I went to a primary school, 140 00:07:34,454 --> 00:07:34,825 I went to a primary school, it wasn't far at all. 141 00:07:34,826 --> 00:07:36,580 it wasn't far at all. 142 00:07:36,581 --> 00:07:38,289 They are good memories. 143 00:07:38,290 --> 00:07:39,789 That's what I can remember. 144 00:07:55,600 --> 00:07:57,725 Tonino Baliardo's famous uncle 145 00:07:57,726 --> 00:07:59,477 was Manitas de Plata, 146 00:07:59,478 --> 00:08:01,897 whose real name was Ricardo Baliardo. 147 00:08:01,898 --> 00:08:04,523 He was a highly influential flamenco guitarist 148 00:08:04,524 --> 00:08:08,111 and a key figure in the Baliardo family musical legacy. 149 00:08:08,112 --> 00:08:10,739 Manitas de Plata means "little hands of silver," 150 00:08:10,740 --> 00:08:14,116 suggesting his hands moved with smoothness, brilliance, 151 00:08:14,117 --> 00:08:16,494 and value of silver on the strings. 152 00:08:16,495 --> 00:08:18,412 Yes, it happened to me one day. 153 00:08:18,413 --> 00:08:20,999 I was listening to Manitas de Plata 154 00:08:21,000 --> 00:08:23,292 My uncles played the guitar as well: 155 00:08:23,293 --> 00:08:24,503 they were also musicians. 156 00:08:24,504 --> 00:08:24,792 they were also musicians. And I took up the guitar very early. 157 00:08:24,793 --> 00:08:27,547 And I took up the guitar very early. 158 00:08:27,548 --> 00:08:30,342 I was seven or eight years old, 159 00:08:30,343 --> 00:08:31,801 and it interested me enormously. 160 00:08:31,802 --> 00:08:31,842 and it interested me enormously. And I continued alone, teaching myself among the trees 161 00:08:31,843 --> 00:08:36,096 And I continued alone, teaching myself among the trees 162 00:08:36,097 --> 00:08:40,560 and I never stopped playing the guitar from there. 163 00:08:40,561 --> 00:08:42,354 I was playing for years and years. 164 00:08:42,355 --> 00:08:43,772 It was my passion. 165 00:08:43,773 --> 00:08:43,854 It was my passion. I was never very good at school, 166 00:08:43,855 --> 00:08:46,816 I was never very good at school, 167 00:08:46,817 --> 00:08:48,734 and every day I couldn't wait to finish 168 00:08:48,735 --> 00:08:51,278 so that I could practice my guitar. 169 00:08:51,279 --> 00:08:54,574 I saw Manitas often because he was my great uncle. 170 00:08:54,575 --> 00:08:56,200 He was part of the family. 171 00:08:56,201 --> 00:08:57,786 He played for us. 172 00:08:57,787 --> 00:08:59,287 It was... 173 00:08:59,663 --> 00:09:01,498 It was amazing. 174 00:09:01,499 --> 00:09:04,625 It was the era of vinyl. 175 00:09:04,626 --> 00:09:06,710 And we listened a lot to music from 176 00:09:06,711 --> 00:09:08,379 rumba music and everything like that. 177 00:09:08,380 --> 00:09:09,547 All the great guitarists. 178 00:09:09,548 --> 00:09:09,879 All the great guitarists. And one time I played in front of Manitas, 179 00:09:09,880 --> 00:09:12,802 And one time I played in front of Manitas, 180 00:09:14,803 --> 00:09:17,638 and he said: “this kid, this kid will go very far”. 181 00:09:17,639 --> 00:09:19,682 “He's a great guitarist”. 182 00:09:19,683 --> 00:09:23,143 Manitas would also partner with Jose Reyes. 183 00:09:23,144 --> 00:09:25,021 At that time, José Reyes 184 00:09:25,022 --> 00:09:27,148 was one of the biggest flamenco singers 185 00:09:27,149 --> 00:09:28,316 in the region 186 00:09:28,317 --> 00:09:28,648 in the region They were second cousins. 187 00:09:28,649 --> 00:09:30,026 They were second cousins. 188 00:09:30,027 --> 00:09:31,860 They played together as partners. 189 00:09:31,861 --> 00:09:33,028 They were playing in New York. 190 00:09:33,029 --> 00:09:33,360 They were playing in New York. He was good friends with Salvador Dali, 191 00:09:33,361 --> 00:09:35,407 He was good friends with Salvador Dali, 192 00:09:35,408 --> 00:09:37,533 with Picasso as well. 193 00:09:37,534 --> 00:09:39,451 I saw the guitars 194 00:09:39,452 --> 00:09:41,870 that had Picasso's drawings on them 195 00:09:41,871 --> 00:09:43,290 on Manitas’s guitar. 196 00:09:43,291 --> 00:09:43,370 on Manitas’s guitar. And with Picasso, 197 00:09:43,371 --> 00:09:44,456 And with Picasso, 198 00:09:44,457 --> 00:09:44,790 And with Picasso, they performed in theatres over there. 199 00:09:44,791 --> 00:09:46,960 they performed in theatres over there. 200 00:09:46,961 --> 00:09:48,795 And then it all took off. 201 00:09:48,796 --> 00:09:50,171 He travelled around the world... 202 00:09:50,172 --> 00:09:50,295 He travelled around the world... they travelled around the world together. 203 00:09:50,296 --> 00:09:51,464 they travelled around the world together. 204 00:09:51,465 --> 00:09:51,671 they travelled around the world together. José Reyes’ father 205 00:09:51,672 --> 00:09:53,008 José Reyes’ father 206 00:09:53,009 --> 00:09:55,218 He said, “This kid is really good”. 207 00:09:55,219 --> 00:09:58,596 “He should form a band with my sons...” 208 00:09:58,597 --> 00:10:00,264 “...and go to Paris”. 209 00:10:00,265 --> 00:10:00,306 “...and go to Paris”. - The Gipsy Kings began as Los Reyes Gipsy Kings, 210 00:10:00,307 --> 00:10:04,686 The Gipsy Kings began as Los Reyes Gipsy Kings, 211 00:10:04,687 --> 00:10:07,522 a family band from the south of France. 212 00:10:07,523 --> 00:10:10,774 Tonino and his brother Paco joined their cousins 213 00:10:10,775 --> 00:10:13,027 Nicholas and Andre Reyes. 214 00:10:13,028 --> 00:10:16,156 They would busk on the streets in the south of France. 215 00:10:19,493 --> 00:10:20,869 It was on this beach, 216 00:10:20,870 --> 00:10:20,992 It was on this beach, in the heart of Saint-Tropez in the late 1970s, 217 00:10:20,993 --> 00:10:24,163 in the heart of Saint-Tropez in the late 1970s, 218 00:10:24,164 --> 00:10:27,625 where people would gather to the sound of flamenco guitar 219 00:10:27,626 --> 00:10:29,335 and vibrant clapping. 220 00:10:29,336 --> 00:10:32,254 Little did they know, on one of those nights, 221 00:10:32,255 --> 00:10:35,008 their lives were about to change forever. 222 00:10:35,009 --> 00:10:36,884 We stayed three months there, 223 00:10:36,885 --> 00:10:39,513 sleeping on the beach. 224 00:10:40,806 --> 00:10:44,183 And often Brigitte Bardot came to see us. 225 00:10:44,184 --> 00:10:46,978 And she would actually follow us 226 00:10:46,979 --> 00:10:49,064 to come and dance with us 227 00:10:49,065 --> 00:10:50,898 at the beach in the evenings. 228 00:10:50,899 --> 00:10:52,484 It was wonderful to be honest, 229 00:10:52,485 --> 00:10:53,692 she was Brigitte Bardot. 230 00:10:53,693 --> 00:10:53,984 she was Brigitte Bardot. She loved the Gipsy Kings. 231 00:10:53,985 --> 00:10:56,196 She loved the Gipsy Kings. 232 00:10:56,197 --> 00:11:01,408 She would come to the camp where our caravans were, 233 00:11:01,409 --> 00:11:03,369 and she would spend the day with us. 234 00:11:03,370 --> 00:11:07,374 She had fun dancing and eating with us. 235 00:11:07,375 --> 00:11:09,459 I was there, I was young, 236 00:11:09,460 --> 00:11:12,253 and she was this superstar! 237 00:11:12,254 --> 00:11:14,755 I was just happy to play so that she could dance. 238 00:11:14,756 --> 00:11:16,257 We had a lot of fun. 239 00:11:16,258 --> 00:11:18,133 Brigitte Bardot played a key role 240 00:11:18,134 --> 00:11:19,927 in bringing attention to them. 241 00:11:19,928 --> 00:11:22,346 They were introduced to French high society 242 00:11:22,347 --> 00:11:25,307 and the celebrity scene, a major turning point 243 00:11:25,308 --> 00:11:28,103 that helped them start performing for the rich and famous 244 00:11:28,104 --> 00:11:29,730 long before their record deal. 245 00:11:31,148 --> 00:11:32,523 We were often happy 246 00:11:32,524 --> 00:11:32,647 We were often happy just playing at parties in Saint-Tropez. 247 00:11:32,648 --> 00:11:34,942 just playing at parties in Saint-Tropez. 248 00:11:34,943 --> 00:11:38,654 There were many parties in apartments. 249 00:11:38,655 --> 00:11:40,322 Often they would call us 250 00:11:40,323 --> 00:11:43,659 to come with our guitars and play. 251 00:11:43,660 --> 00:11:46,162 And lots of times, 252 00:11:46,163 --> 00:11:47,622 Brigitte Bardot would come with us too. 253 00:11:47,623 --> 00:11:47,662 Brigitte Bardot would come with us too. She would come to all the parties. 254 00:11:47,663 --> 00:11:49,249 She would come to all the parties. 255 00:12:02,804 --> 00:12:05,223 There are some stories about “Djobi, Djoba”, 256 00:12:05,224 --> 00:12:07,307 I remember, it's... 257 00:12:07,308 --> 00:12:10,103 we were in the car, we were going to, 258 00:12:10,104 --> 00:12:12,479 I believe we were leaving Saint-Tropez to go to Monte-Carlo 259 00:12:12,480 --> 00:12:15,984 for a small, private party. 260 00:12:15,985 --> 00:12:17,359 And I had my guitar with me, 261 00:12:17,360 --> 00:12:17,484 And I had my guitar with me, and I told Nicolas, I said listen to this: 262 00:12:17,485 --> 00:12:21,489 and I told Nicolas, I said listen to this: 263 00:12:21,490 --> 00:12:23,782 At Saint-Tropez we must do this. 264 00:12:23,783 --> 00:12:25,576 And I hummed “Djobi, Djoba”. 265 00:12:25,577 --> 00:12:27,913 I played my guitar, the chords were a bit bossa nova. 266 00:12:28,496 --> 00:12:31,331 And I played that in the car and sang a bit. 267 00:12:31,332 --> 00:12:33,334 And Nicolas immediately jumped in 268 00:12:33,335 --> 00:12:35,545 and started singing above it. 269 00:12:35,546 --> 00:12:37,839 And we were singing it for the whole journey, 270 00:12:37,840 --> 00:12:39,633 for 200 kilometres. 271 00:12:40,759 --> 00:12:42,886 And from there, in fact, “Djobi, Djoba” was born. 272 00:12:48,183 --> 00:12:51,186 And then we just kept the name “Gipsy Kings”. 273 00:12:51,187 --> 00:12:52,686 We all agreed on it, 274 00:12:52,687 --> 00:12:54,689 and soon enough, we recorded 275 00:12:54,690 --> 00:12:56,816 the first record, the albums, and everything. 276 00:12:56,817 --> 00:12:58,984 And very quickly, we had success. 277 00:12:58,985 --> 00:13:00,195 Success arrived. 278 00:13:00,196 --> 00:13:00,484 Success arrived. We were suddenly touring round the world with it. 279 00:13:00,485 --> 00:13:02,865 We were suddenly touring round the world with it. 280 00:13:06,034 --> 00:13:08,161 After years of playing in the south of France, 281 00:13:08,162 --> 00:13:10,079 their sound began to travel. 282 00:13:10,080 --> 00:13:13,081 Across Europe, to America, to Australia, 283 00:13:13,082 --> 00:13:14,542 and for the first time, 284 00:13:14,543 --> 00:13:14,581 and for the first time, a band singing entirely in Spanish was embraced 285 00:13:14,582 --> 00:13:17,921 a band singing entirely in Spanish was embraced 286 00:13:17,922 --> 00:13:19,590 by the English speaking world. 287 00:13:20,591 --> 00:13:24,344 But for centuries, the word "gypsy" carried a stigma, 288 00:13:24,345 --> 00:13:26,513 a people rarely accepted. 289 00:13:26,514 --> 00:13:30,518 Yet the Gipsy kings broke through every barrier. 290 00:13:30,934 --> 00:13:32,726 We weren't in show business, 291 00:13:32,727 --> 00:13:34,561 like it wasn’t about that at all. 292 00:13:34,562 --> 00:13:36,104 We were just a group of friends 293 00:13:36,105 --> 00:13:39,024 wanting to have fun on the road and make music. 294 00:14:01,590 --> 00:14:04,758 Being on the road for decades brings its own cost. 295 00:14:04,759 --> 00:14:08,388 The fame and applause comes with distance. 296 00:14:08,389 --> 00:14:11,224 And for Tonino that often meant saying goodbye to his kids 297 00:14:11,225 --> 00:14:14,269 as he packed his suitcase for another world concert. 298 00:14:17,438 --> 00:14:19,817 It was always hard leaving the kids 299 00:14:20,525 --> 00:14:21,692 when they were crying and crying, 300 00:14:21,693 --> 00:14:22,694 when they were crying and crying, and they would hide themselves in the suitcases 301 00:14:22,695 --> 00:14:23,192 when they were crying and crying, and they would hide themselves in the suitcases that we would take on the plane. 302 00:14:23,193 --> 00:14:23,652 when they were crying and crying, that we would take on the plane. 303 00:14:23,653 --> 00:14:23,902 that we would take on the plane. 304 00:14:23,903 --> 00:14:24,194 that we would take on the plane. That’s why it’s complicated because 305 00:14:24,195 --> 00:14:25,946 That’s why it’s complicated because 306 00:14:25,947 --> 00:14:28,532 at that time I had little children. 307 00:14:28,533 --> 00:14:31,244 I was away for whole months at a time. 308 00:14:31,245 --> 00:14:33,287 It was difficult not seeing them and... 309 00:14:40,921 --> 00:14:42,964 Ready? - Rolling. 310 00:14:42,965 --> 00:14:44,465 I'm rolling. 311 00:14:44,466 --> 00:14:45,966 All rolling. 312 00:14:47,469 --> 00:14:49,970 I was very close to my father. 313 00:14:49,971 --> 00:14:53,516 My father had become this international star. 314 00:14:53,517 --> 00:14:55,183 It’s somewhat a sad story. 315 00:14:55,184 --> 00:14:57,896 It’s sad because, for me personally, 316 00:14:57,897 --> 00:15:00,773 the Gipsy Kings represented a separation 317 00:15:00,774 --> 00:15:02,566 from my father. 318 00:15:02,567 --> 00:15:03,609 And from the beginning, 319 00:15:03,610 --> 00:15:04,066 And from the beginning, the Gipsy Kings were a big pain for me. 320 00:15:04,067 --> 00:15:05,945 the Gipsy Kings were a big pain for me. 321 00:15:08,948 --> 00:15:10,782 But as I was growing up, 322 00:15:10,783 --> 00:15:12,994 my father always played music for me, 323 00:15:12,995 --> 00:15:14,912 and we always had guitars around, 324 00:15:14,913 --> 00:15:16,413 helping out the community. 325 00:15:16,414 --> 00:15:17,540 There were all these uncles and aunts. 326 00:15:17,541 --> 00:15:17,913 There were all these uncles and aunts. Everyone was like: 327 00:15:17,914 --> 00:15:18,457 Everyone was like: 328 00:15:18,458 --> 00:15:19,040 Everyone was like: “Let’s go! It’s the Gipsy Kings!” 329 00:15:19,041 --> 00:15:19,542 “Let’s go! It’s the Gipsy Kings!” 330 00:15:19,543 --> 00:15:19,957 “Let’s go! It’s the Gipsy Kings!” “It’s guitars, it’s music, it’s a celebration!” 331 00:15:19,958 --> 00:15:21,921 “It’s guitars, it’s music, it’s a celebration!” 332 00:15:22,712 --> 00:15:24,504 And so, that’s how I grew up: 333 00:15:24,505 --> 00:15:26,548 Surrounded by music, 334 00:15:26,549 --> 00:15:28,759 and torn between the fact that 335 00:15:28,760 --> 00:15:30,596 I didn’t really have my dad next to me. 336 00:15:31,138 --> 00:15:32,721 And for the rest of my family, 337 00:15:32,722 --> 00:15:34,264 it was all about celebration and all that. 338 00:15:38,019 --> 00:15:39,771 Growing up the Sons of a legend 339 00:15:39,772 --> 00:15:41,689 carries a unique weight, 340 00:15:41,690 --> 00:15:43,358 the pride of a famous father 341 00:15:43,359 --> 00:15:46,070 and the quiet challenge of living in his shadow. 342 00:15:47,947 --> 00:15:50,572 For Tonino's sons, that legacy has shaped 343 00:15:50,573 --> 00:15:53,659 who they're becoming and the path that has now led them 344 00:15:53,660 --> 00:15:55,744 to become a part of the family legacy. 345 00:15:59,332 --> 00:16:02,210 I was born into music. 346 00:16:02,211 --> 00:16:03,335 Ever since I was very little, 347 00:16:03,336 --> 00:16:03,710 Ever since I was very little, my father was always playing music with Mikael. 348 00:16:03,711 --> 00:16:06,089 my father was always playing music with Mikael. 349 00:16:06,090 --> 00:16:07,923 It's always been a part of my life, you know. 350 00:16:07,924 --> 00:16:10,052 I was born in 1991. 351 00:16:10,802 --> 00:16:12,928 I was born during the success of the Gipsy Kings. 352 00:16:12,929 --> 00:16:14,430 They were at their peak. 353 00:16:14,431 --> 00:16:15,764 They had just played at the Royal Albert Hall 354 00:16:15,765 --> 00:16:15,930 They had just played at the Royal Albert Hall in the 1990 tour. 355 00:16:15,931 --> 00:16:17,307 in the 1990 tour. 356 00:16:21,187 --> 00:16:24,148 Yes, for sure, I was born into it. 357 00:16:24,149 --> 00:16:26,149 My father wasn’t often around. 358 00:16:26,150 --> 00:16:27,402 He travelled a lot, 359 00:16:27,403 --> 00:16:27,649 He travelled a lot, always on the move. 360 00:16:27,650 --> 00:16:29,446 always on the move. 361 00:16:29,822 --> 00:16:31,740 And what happened was, as I grew older, 362 00:16:32,408 --> 00:16:33,782 my father told me: 363 00:16:33,783 --> 00:16:33,907 my father told me: “Come on now, my son,” 364 00:16:33,908 --> 00:16:35,200 “Come on now, my son,” 365 00:16:35,201 --> 00:16:35,282 “Come on now, my son,” “you’ve reached a certain musical level,” 366 00:16:35,283 --> 00:16:37,161 “you’ve reached a certain musical level,” 367 00:16:37,162 --> 00:16:38,831 “so you’re coming with me.” 368 00:16:39,248 --> 00:16:42,082 And that’s when Nicolas and my dad decided 369 00:16:42,083 --> 00:16:44,335 both their sons would be with them on stage 370 00:16:44,336 --> 00:16:45,921 with the Gipsy Kings. 371 00:16:51,134 --> 00:16:52,719 Nicolas, you take Georges Reyes, 372 00:16:52,720 --> 00:16:54,262 and I take my son Mikael Baliardo 373 00:16:54,263 --> 00:16:55,555 because they’re similar ages. 374 00:16:55,556 --> 00:16:55,762 because they’re similar ages. And that’s how I was integrated into the Gipsy Kings. 375 00:16:55,763 --> 00:16:59,559 And that’s how I was integrated into the Gipsy Kings. 376 00:16:59,976 --> 00:17:03,354 As for how I experienced all this? 377 00:17:03,355 --> 00:17:05,815 It was quite 378 00:17:05,816 --> 00:17:06,941 confusing to mentally process. 379 00:17:06,942 --> 00:17:07,315 confusing to mentally process. It was complicated because 380 00:17:07,316 --> 00:17:09,777 It was complicated because 381 00:17:09,778 --> 00:17:12,113 there was this fame that everyone had 382 00:17:12,114 --> 00:17:14,824 and Mikael was forgotten about. 383 00:17:14,825 --> 00:17:16,534 Mikael no longer existed. 384 00:17:16,535 --> 00:17:18,161 I was the son of Tonino 385 00:17:18,162 --> 00:17:20,122 from the band, the Gipsy Kings. 386 00:17:20,497 --> 00:17:22,623 And that was really hard for me. 387 00:17:22,624 --> 00:17:26,086 I’ve got used to travelling with my father ever since 2004, 388 00:17:26,461 --> 00:17:28,712 so it’s been more than 20 years 389 00:17:28,713 --> 00:17:29,630 that I’ve played with him. 390 00:17:29,631 --> 00:17:30,212 that I’ve played with him. And it’s been a pleasure. 391 00:17:30,213 --> 00:17:31,339 And it’s been a pleasure. 392 00:17:31,340 --> 00:17:34,260 It’s stayed in the family with me and Mikael. 393 00:17:34,886 --> 00:17:36,179 It’s pure joy. 394 00:17:36,180 --> 00:17:36,385 It’s pure joy. I was born, and my father was never there. 395 00:17:36,386 --> 00:17:39,222 I was born, and my father was never there. 396 00:17:39,223 --> 00:17:40,641 The success was enormous. 397 00:17:40,642 --> 00:17:40,722 The success was enormous. They travelled around the world non-stop. 398 00:17:40,723 --> 00:17:42,852 They travelled around the world non-stop. 399 00:17:42,853 --> 00:17:44,353 And it continues to this day. 400 00:17:44,813 --> 00:17:46,814 And I’m used to it, you know. 401 00:17:46,815 --> 00:17:48,732 And when my son was born, 402 00:17:48,733 --> 00:17:49,776 I wasn’t there either. 403 00:17:49,777 --> 00:17:50,232 I wasn’t there either. I was in Los Angeles. 404 00:17:50,233 --> 00:17:51,277 I was in Los Angeles. 405 00:17:52,320 --> 00:17:53,904 It was a bit complicated. 406 00:17:53,905 --> 00:17:55,239 But that’s life. 407 00:17:55,240 --> 00:17:55,404 But that’s life. For me, he was my superhero. 408 00:17:55,405 --> 00:17:58,534 For me, he was my superhero. 409 00:17:58,535 --> 00:18:00,036 He was the dad I looked up to, 410 00:18:00,037 --> 00:18:01,162 and I would say, "Wow...” 411 00:18:01,163 --> 00:18:01,536 and I would say, "Wow...” “I want to be like him one day." 412 00:18:01,537 --> 00:18:03,038 “I want to be like him one day." 413 00:18:03,039 --> 00:18:04,539 I mean, I do look like him. 414 00:18:04,708 --> 00:18:06,625 That’s what people say anyway! 415 00:18:06,626 --> 00:18:07,710 He’s like... 416 00:18:07,711 --> 00:18:08,125 He’s like... He’s one of the Greats of music. 417 00:18:08,126 --> 00:18:10,380 He’s one of the Greats of music. 418 00:18:11,173 --> 00:18:13,673 He created the Gipsy Kings, you know. 419 00:18:13,674 --> 00:18:15,843 He’s written so many songs. 420 00:18:15,844 --> 00:18:19,181 He’s central to the history of this band. 421 00:18:19,972 --> 00:18:21,891 And yes, I’m proud of him. 422 00:18:21,892 --> 00:18:23,308 The whole family is proud of him. 423 00:18:23,309 --> 00:18:23,391 The whole family is proud of him. And he’s the best dad. 424 00:18:23,392 --> 00:18:24,978 And he’s the best dad. 425 00:18:26,145 --> 00:18:28,021 Of course, in the early years, 426 00:18:28,022 --> 00:18:30,816 one of the biggest hits for them was "Bamboleo." 427 00:18:30,817 --> 00:18:34,945 This was performed live in 1991 at the Royal Albert Hall. 428 00:18:50,837 --> 00:18:53,463 When we did the first Bamboleo record... 429 00:18:53,464 --> 00:18:58,302 In fact, it came out in 1986, 1987 430 00:18:58,303 --> 00:19:01,221 in a Paris Studio. 431 00:19:01,222 --> 00:19:03,223 I think at the time it was Pathé Marconi. 432 00:19:03,224 --> 00:19:06,268 With “Bamboléo”, there were three parts: 433 00:19:06,269 --> 00:19:07,728 There was 434 00:19:07,729 --> 00:19:07,768 There was a part that I composed, 435 00:19:07,769 --> 00:19:10,272 a part that I composed, 436 00:19:10,273 --> 00:19:12,566 a part that Chico and Nicolas brought, 437 00:19:12,567 --> 00:19:14,192 and a part with 438 00:19:14,193 --> 00:19:14,693 Claude Martinez, 439 00:19:14,694 --> 00:19:15,692 Claude Martinez, who was the producer, 440 00:19:15,693 --> 00:19:15,819 who was the producer, 441 00:19:15,820 --> 00:19:16,193 who was the producer, who took a chance on “Bamboléo” at the beginning. 442 00:19:16,194 --> 00:19:18,155 who took a chance on “Bamboléo” at the beginning. 443 00:19:18,156 --> 00:19:20,324 The visionary French record producer, 444 00:19:20,325 --> 00:19:23,035 Claude Martinez transformed the Gipsy Kings 445 00:19:23,036 --> 00:19:26,998 from local flamenco talents into global superstars. 446 00:19:26,999 --> 00:19:31,085 In the mid 1980s, Martinez recognized the band's potential 447 00:19:31,086 --> 00:19:34,046 and introduced modern pop production elements, 448 00:19:34,047 --> 00:19:37,384 blending the traditional rhythms with contemporary sounds. 449 00:19:38,634 --> 00:19:39,468 He liked it, 450 00:19:39,469 --> 00:19:40,133 He liked it, he wanted to produce the Bamboléo album. 451 00:19:40,134 --> 00:19:41,512 he wanted to produce the Bamboléo album. 452 00:19:42,346 --> 00:19:44,307 When it was released, it quickly... 453 00:19:44,807 --> 00:19:47,058 it went around the world. 454 00:19:47,059 --> 00:19:49,479 The Bamboléo album was an international hit. 455 00:19:49,813 --> 00:19:53,065 And we then had every country reaching out to us 456 00:19:53,066 --> 00:19:55,985 to do tours and concerts. 457 00:19:55,986 --> 00:19:59,697 We had a lot of fun in that time. 458 00:19:59,698 --> 00:20:02,158 And Claude was someone who did a lot 459 00:20:02,159 --> 00:20:04,951 for the Gipsy Kings, who fought for us because 460 00:20:04,952 --> 00:20:07,078 we were singing in Spanish, 461 00:20:07,079 --> 00:20:10,083 and it wasn’t really in fashion at that time. 462 00:20:10,666 --> 00:20:13,544 But he was someone who backed us, 463 00:20:13,545 --> 00:20:15,837 who worked really hard for us 464 00:20:15,838 --> 00:20:17,214 because he believed in us. 465 00:20:17,215 --> 00:20:17,337 because he believed in us. And we respected him a lot. 466 00:20:17,338 --> 00:20:18,423 And we respected him a lot. 467 00:20:18,424 --> 00:20:18,714 And we respected him a lot. And he was a friend. 468 00:20:18,715 --> 00:20:20,258 And he was a friend. 469 00:20:20,259 --> 00:20:21,635 “Bamboléo, Bamboléa” is about 470 00:20:21,636 --> 00:20:21,758 “Bamboléo, Bamboléa” is about someone, who in life, goes left and right. 471 00:20:21,759 --> 00:20:24,430 someone, who in life, goes left and right. 472 00:20:24,431 --> 00:20:27,432 It's about someone going through the motions in life. 473 00:20:27,433 --> 00:20:30,185 Today, we can see that the world is a bit... you know. 474 00:20:30,186 --> 00:20:31,895 So singing those songs 475 00:20:31,896 --> 00:20:34,440 often gives us a lot of happiness 476 00:20:34,441 --> 00:20:36,983 because it reminds people that life 477 00:20:36,984 --> 00:20:41,905 isn’t about being indifferent, or being cruel. 478 00:20:41,906 --> 00:20:46,326 Life is about sharing, love, and friendship. 479 00:20:46,327 --> 00:20:48,288 That’s what life is. 480 00:20:49,288 --> 00:20:50,957 From global TV favorites 481 00:20:50,958 --> 00:20:52,583 to Hollywood blockbusters, 482 00:20:52,584 --> 00:20:56,504 "Bamboleo" has danced its way into pop culture history. 483 00:20:56,505 --> 00:20:59,382 Over the years, this iconic Gipsy Kings anthem 484 00:20:59,383 --> 00:21:02,093 has lit up films like "Glee," "Sing," 485 00:21:02,094 --> 00:21:03,678 and "The Peanuts Movie," 486 00:21:03,679 --> 00:21:04,886 and even bought style 487 00:21:04,887 --> 00:21:05,178 and even bought style and rhythm to major international advertising campaigns. 488 00:21:05,179 --> 00:21:08,556 and rhythm to major international advertising campaigns. 489 00:21:08,557 --> 00:21:10,268 Decades after its release, 490 00:21:10,269 --> 00:21:12,519 "Bamboleo" is still played, remixed, 491 00:21:12,520 --> 00:21:15,480 celebrated, and performed around the world. 492 00:21:15,481 --> 00:21:18,566 An enduring soundtrack to joy, culture, 493 00:21:18,567 --> 00:21:20,861 and the universal language of music. 494 00:21:45,721 --> 00:21:47,054 There were periods when 495 00:21:47,055 --> 00:21:47,220 There were periods when playing “Bamboléo” annoyed me a little because 496 00:21:47,221 --> 00:21:49,431 playing “Bamboléo” annoyed me a little because 497 00:21:49,432 --> 00:21:51,433 we have been playing it for years and years. 498 00:21:51,434 --> 00:21:52,226 Even just the other day! 499 00:21:52,227 --> 00:21:52,933 Even just the other day! But by always adding new little compositions 500 00:21:52,934 --> 00:21:55,104 But by always adding new little compositions 501 00:21:55,105 --> 00:21:56,939 to the song when we are on stage, 502 00:21:56,940 --> 00:22:01,402 it means that I still want to keep playing it 503 00:22:01,403 --> 00:22:03,612 because there could always be something interesting. 504 00:22:03,613 --> 00:22:04,864 Especially playing the guitar, 505 00:22:04,865 --> 00:22:05,112 Especially playing the guitar, I always do things differently. 506 00:22:05,113 --> 00:22:07,450 I always do things differently. 507 00:22:07,451 --> 00:22:11,537 And these different little arrangements do bring me joy. 508 00:22:11,538 --> 00:22:13,163 Right now, it's time to hear from another group 509 00:22:13,164 --> 00:22:15,874 of performers who, like Mickey Mouse, 510 00:22:15,875 --> 00:22:18,794 have become international symbols of goodwill, 511 00:22:18,795 --> 00:22:22,047 who transcend the barriers of language through music. 512 00:22:22,048 --> 00:22:24,133 And the music of these guys has taken them 513 00:22:24,134 --> 00:22:26,760 from the gypsy caravans of southern France 514 00:22:26,761 --> 00:22:28,804 to CD players around the world. 515 00:22:28,805 --> 00:22:30,765 At the castle stage, here are the Gipsy Kings! 516 00:22:30,766 --> 00:22:31,806 All right. 517 00:22:31,807 --> 00:22:32,265 - All right. - France gave them their first roar. 518 00:22:32,266 --> 00:22:33,976 France gave them their first roar. 519 00:22:33,977 --> 00:22:36,644 America gave them their encore. 520 00:22:36,645 --> 00:22:37,729 By the '90s, 521 00:22:37,730 --> 00:22:38,144 By the '90s, they weren't a world act, they were the world's act. 522 00:22:38,145 --> 00:22:41,441 they weren't a world act, they were the world's act. 523 00:22:53,704 --> 00:22:55,122 At the concerts in Los Angeles, 524 00:22:55,123 --> 00:22:55,203 At the concerts in Los Angeles, there was Schwarzenegger, Sylvester Stallone. 525 00:22:55,204 --> 00:22:58,959 there was Schwarzenegger, Sylvester Stallone. 526 00:22:58,960 --> 00:23:01,754 There were many stars 527 00:23:01,755 --> 00:23:03,297 of the highest grade. 528 00:23:03,298 --> 00:23:04,923 Madonna invited us 529 00:23:04,924 --> 00:23:07,258 to dinner at her place at the time. 530 00:23:07,259 --> 00:23:10,345 But the stars dreamed of seeing us, 531 00:23:10,346 --> 00:23:13,516 and having fun with us. 532 00:23:13,517 --> 00:23:16,309 And even in England and places like that, 533 00:23:16,310 --> 00:23:18,144 we had a crazy audience. 534 00:23:18,145 --> 00:23:19,188 There was 535 00:23:19,189 --> 00:23:19,644 There was Eric Clapton who was sitting in the front row. 536 00:23:19,645 --> 00:23:21,774 Eric Clapton who was sitting in the front row. 537 00:23:21,775 --> 00:23:24,276 But I didn’t really know who he was. 538 00:23:24,277 --> 00:23:26,112 He was the best guitarist in the world. 539 00:23:26,113 --> 00:23:27,904 And we knew his music, but we didn’t know 540 00:23:27,905 --> 00:23:30,031 what he looked like. 541 00:23:30,032 --> 00:23:31,200 We laughed a lot together. 542 00:23:31,201 --> 00:23:31,531 We laughed a lot together. He was very nice. 543 00:23:31,532 --> 00:23:32,159 He was very nice. 544 00:23:32,160 --> 00:23:32,700 He was very nice. He was a really big fan of the Gipsy Kings. 545 00:23:32,701 --> 00:23:34,577 He was a really big fan of the Gipsy Kings. 546 00:23:34,578 --> 00:23:36,788 He loved the guitar and what we were doing. 547 00:23:36,789 --> 00:23:40,875 Very quickly, we saw that we had reached the entire world. 548 00:23:40,876 --> 00:23:43,711 Millions and millions of people. 549 00:23:43,712 --> 00:23:46,589 Well, yes, we write a lot of music. 550 00:23:46,590 --> 00:23:48,299 However, I have to admit 551 00:23:48,300 --> 00:23:50,678 that releasing a “Bamboléo” or a “Djobi, Djoba” 552 00:23:50,679 --> 00:23:52,595 doesn’t happen every day. 553 00:23:52,596 --> 00:23:53,681 It’s not easy. 554 00:23:53,682 --> 00:23:54,095 It’s not easy. - Over the years, they've arranged music 555 00:23:54,096 --> 00:23:55,807 Over the years, they've arranged music 556 00:23:55,808 --> 00:23:59,310 that hasn't just supported films, but helped define them. 557 00:23:59,311 --> 00:24:02,605 Two stand standout, true cult classic moments. 558 00:24:02,606 --> 00:24:05,860 First, they're unforgettable, flamenco-driven cover 559 00:24:05,861 --> 00:24:08,529 of "Hotel California" for "The Big Lebowski," 560 00:24:09,196 --> 00:24:12,740 a track that became as iconic as the film itself. 561 00:24:38,309 --> 00:24:40,935 Years later, Pixar came calling. 562 00:24:40,936 --> 00:24:41,937 The result? 563 00:24:41,938 --> 00:24:42,435 The result? A flamenco-laced moment in "Toy Story 3" 564 00:24:42,436 --> 00:24:44,606 A flamenco-laced moment in "Toy Story 3" 565 00:24:44,607 --> 00:24:47,942 that introduced the Gipsy Kings to a whole new generation. 566 00:24:58,538 --> 00:25:03,209 ♪ Such a lovely place ♪ 567 00:25:07,672 --> 00:25:13,303 ♪ Such a lovely place ♪ 568 00:25:18,933 --> 00:25:20,351 It was only after it was finished 569 00:25:20,352 --> 00:25:20,432 It was only after it was finished that we saw they had placed it 570 00:25:20,433 --> 00:25:21,434 that we saw they had placed it 571 00:25:21,435 --> 00:25:21,851 that we saw they had placed it in the famous bowling scene. 572 00:25:21,852 --> 00:25:23,854 in the famous bowling scene. 573 00:25:23,855 --> 00:25:25,230 which was incredible. 574 00:25:25,231 --> 00:25:25,354 which was incredible. It was wonderful! 575 00:25:25,355 --> 00:25:27,274 It was wonderful! 576 00:25:27,275 --> 00:25:28,983 We were there to make music, 577 00:25:28,984 --> 00:25:30,902 to share our music, to get it known, 578 00:25:30,903 --> 00:25:34,448 and the American films were fantastic for us. 579 00:25:34,449 --> 00:25:37,075 What we want to do is just enjoy making music. 580 00:25:37,076 --> 00:25:39,577 Whether it’s a hit or not, 581 00:25:39,578 --> 00:25:40,954 we still a joy for us. 582 00:25:40,955 --> 00:25:41,077 we still a joy for us. In fact, the story of “My Way (A Mi Manera)”, 583 00:25:41,078 --> 00:25:43,958 In fact, the story of “My Way (A Mi Manera)”, 584 00:25:43,959 --> 00:25:47,001 it's true that it didn’t fit with the Gipsy Kings style. 585 00:25:47,002 --> 00:25:51,089 It started with me playing some chords. 586 00:25:51,090 --> 00:25:53,383 I was playing “A Mi Manera" on my guitar. 587 00:25:53,384 --> 00:25:56,886 And then I was doing it at parties and all that. 588 00:25:56,887 --> 00:25:58,846 And Nicolas started singing. 589 00:25:58,847 --> 00:26:00,306 and everyone sang along too. 590 00:26:00,307 --> 00:26:00,346 and everyone sang along too. So that’s how it was born. 591 00:26:00,347 --> 00:26:01,558 So that’s how it was born. 592 00:26:01,559 --> 00:26:01,806 So that’s how it was born. I was playing guitar as 593 00:26:01,807 --> 00:26:02,977 I was playing guitar as 594 00:26:02,978 --> 00:26:03,058 I was playing guitar as Nicolas was singing “A Mi Manera” over it. 595 00:26:03,059 --> 00:26:05,895 Nicolas was singing “A Mi Manera” over it. 596 00:26:05,896 --> 00:26:10,692 And we then worked on the album, 597 00:26:10,693 --> 00:26:13,737 And we sang it on all the stages. 598 00:26:13,738 --> 00:26:16,906 For me, the cover I’d love to do, 599 00:26:16,907 --> 00:26:18,492 and I’ve said to my Dad: 600 00:26:19,326 --> 00:26:21,077 “We’ve got to do this!” 601 00:26:21,078 --> 00:26:23,706 The cover I’d like to do the most is 602 00:26:23,707 --> 00:26:27,166 "Numb" by Linkin Park in the Gipsy Kings style. 603 00:26:27,167 --> 00:26:30,712 My father... he is the passion. 604 00:26:30,713 --> 00:26:32,338 He’s like a piece of music. 605 00:26:32,339 --> 00:26:35,342 To me, he’s the most beautiful of the Gipsy Kings. 606 00:26:35,343 --> 00:26:36,842 Period. 607 00:26:50,983 --> 00:26:52,233 Behind the scenes, 608 00:26:52,234 --> 00:26:52,482 Behind the scenes, another story has shaped this journey. 609 00:26:52,483 --> 00:26:54,819 another story has shaped this journey. 610 00:26:54,820 --> 00:26:57,197 After decades of performing side by side, 611 00:26:57,198 --> 00:26:59,866 Tonino Baliardo and Nicolas Reyes 612 00:26:59,867 --> 00:27:01,701 chose to take different paths, 613 00:27:01,702 --> 00:27:04,497 each following his own vision of the Gipsy Kings. 614 00:27:04,955 --> 00:27:08,875 Today, Tonino is on stage with his guitar, his sons, 615 00:27:08,876 --> 00:27:12,421 and young singers, leading the band that bears his name, 616 00:27:12,422 --> 00:27:16,133 while Nicolas performs separately with his sons and band. 617 00:27:16,134 --> 00:27:18,802 I wanted to ask Tonino about that moment 618 00:27:18,803 --> 00:27:21,721 of separation and what it truly meant for him. 619 00:27:21,722 --> 00:27:23,515 Well, it was time to turn the page 620 00:27:23,516 --> 00:27:25,393 because we had spent so many years together... 621 00:27:26,353 --> 00:27:28,480 about forty years. 622 00:27:28,896 --> 00:27:32,025 But things in life pushed us apart. 623 00:27:32,983 --> 00:27:35,944 And I continued 624 00:27:36,654 --> 00:27:39,073 making music with my two sons 625 00:27:39,074 --> 00:27:40,365 as well as some young people 626 00:27:40,366 --> 00:27:40,573 as well as some young people who had grown up in the community. 627 00:27:40,574 --> 00:27:42,325 who had grown up in the community. 628 00:27:42,326 --> 00:27:43,701 Some wonderful artists. 629 00:27:43,702 --> 00:27:43,825 Some wonderful artists. And so there you go: 630 00:27:43,826 --> 00:27:45,537 And so there you go: 631 00:27:45,538 --> 00:27:48,207 both of us do our own thing. 632 00:27:48,208 --> 00:27:51,336 With Georges Reyes, Nicolas’ son. 633 00:27:52,045 --> 00:27:54,546 I grew up with the Reyes’s and the Baliardo’s. 634 00:27:54,547 --> 00:27:57,549 The two families were like one family. 635 00:27:58,593 --> 00:28:00,052 And this separation, 636 00:28:00,053 --> 00:28:00,092 And this separation, seeing as I was so, so close with the son of Nicolas, 637 00:28:00,093 --> 00:28:03,306 seeing as I was so, so close with the son of Nicolas, 638 00:28:03,640 --> 00:28:05,140 It was difficult for us. 639 00:28:05,517 --> 00:28:06,933 It was tricky. 640 00:28:06,934 --> 00:28:07,016 It was tricky. Even today, we’re still calling each other, 641 00:28:07,017 --> 00:28:09,728 Even today, we’re still calling each other, 642 00:28:09,729 --> 00:28:12,271 keeping in touch with each other. 643 00:28:12,272 --> 00:28:13,981 Playing separately 644 00:28:13,982 --> 00:28:16,276 sometimes is a bit tough. 645 00:28:16,277 --> 00:28:17,861 For us, the sons, at least. 646 00:28:17,862 --> 00:28:20,029 For us, the sons, it’s quite difficult. 647 00:28:20,030 --> 00:28:24,535 Nicolas and I still remain quite close 648 00:28:24,536 --> 00:28:27,247 because we still have a lot in common. 649 00:28:27,663 --> 00:28:30,082 But you know, Nicolas is in his band with his own sons 650 00:28:30,083 --> 00:28:33,461 and his new partners. 651 00:28:33,961 --> 00:28:36,213 He does his side, I do my side. 652 00:28:36,923 --> 00:28:39,549 And we’re both the Gipsy Kings, 653 00:28:39,550 --> 00:28:41,259 with all the music that goes with it. 654 00:28:41,260 --> 00:28:43,636 Well yes, we were nominated 655 00:28:43,637 --> 00:28:45,471 for an American Grammy Award. 656 00:28:45,472 --> 00:28:48,433 It’s an album I composed myself 657 00:28:48,434 --> 00:28:50,435 that I produced with Nicolas, 658 00:28:50,436 --> 00:28:53,690 and we took home the Grammy Award. 659 00:28:54,065 --> 00:28:56,400 So it was magnificent because 660 00:28:56,401 --> 00:28:59,027 we had been nominated several times over the years 661 00:28:59,028 --> 00:29:01,320 without ever winning it. 662 00:29:01,321 --> 00:29:03,031 And this time we did. 663 00:29:03,615 --> 00:29:05,950 With Savor Flamenco, 664 00:29:05,951 --> 00:29:08,496 it felt like kind of a reward for my career. 665 00:29:09,204 --> 00:29:11,539 We’re happy, we still talk to each other on the phone. 666 00:29:11,540 --> 00:29:13,624 We even see each other. 667 00:29:13,625 --> 00:29:15,752 We’ve always kept the gypsy soul. 668 00:29:15,753 --> 00:29:17,671 We could decide between us 669 00:29:17,672 --> 00:29:19,882 that we’d do something in two days 670 00:29:19,883 --> 00:29:21,843 if we really wanted to. 671 00:29:22,301 --> 00:29:24,136 So there you go, it’s not impossible. 672 00:29:24,554 --> 00:29:26,596 Because there’s no ill will, 673 00:29:26,597 --> 00:29:27,472 no resentment. 674 00:29:27,473 --> 00:29:28,096 no resentment. Each person can change their side of the story, 675 00:29:28,097 --> 00:29:30,726 Each person can change their side of the story, 676 00:29:30,727 --> 00:29:32,059 but 677 00:29:32,060 --> 00:29:32,226 but it’s not impossible that we could do 678 00:29:32,227 --> 00:29:34,145 it’s not impossible that we could do 679 00:29:34,146 --> 00:29:36,065 a song, or an album or a concert together. 680 00:29:37,733 --> 00:29:39,233 All it needs is time. 681 00:29:40,987 --> 00:29:42,362 In my opinion, 682 00:29:42,363 --> 00:29:42,486 In my opinion, maybe one day we’ll do a joint tour, and maybe 683 00:29:42,487 --> 00:29:46,159 maybe one day we’ll do a joint tour, and maybe 684 00:29:46,742 --> 00:29:48,618 there’ll be musical projects. 685 00:29:48,619 --> 00:29:49,745 Why not? 686 00:29:49,746 --> 00:29:50,118 Why not? They’ve already done a lot of projects for films, 687 00:29:50,119 --> 00:29:51,872 They’ve already done a lot of projects for films, 688 00:29:51,873 --> 00:29:54,249 so maybe they’ll reunite at some point. 689 00:29:54,250 --> 00:29:57,335 We’ll see what the future holds. 690 00:30:40,212 --> 00:30:42,756 We went to see Nicolas Reyes not long ago. 691 00:30:42,757 --> 00:30:43,714 At the Royal Albert Hall. 692 00:30:43,715 --> 00:30:44,256 - At the Royal Albert Hall. - And now we're going to see Tonino Baliardo. 693 00:30:44,257 --> 00:30:45,969 And now we're going to see Tonino Baliardo. 694 00:30:47,053 --> 00:30:50,012 We wanted to see all of them play. 695 00:30:50,013 --> 00:30:52,348 Would've loved to have seen them be as a group together. 696 00:30:52,349 --> 00:30:54,685 But since we can't, we do it individually. 697 00:31:17,500 --> 00:31:19,250 As the Gipsy Kings soundchecked 698 00:31:19,251 --> 00:31:22,004 behind closed doors at London's Troxy Theater, 699 00:31:22,005 --> 00:31:23,922 I took the chance to speak to the people 700 00:31:23,923 --> 00:31:26,299 who had been waiting, some for hours, 701 00:31:26,300 --> 00:31:28,759 drawn here by music that feels both global 702 00:31:28,760 --> 00:31:30,260 and deeply personal. 703 00:31:30,596 --> 00:31:33,347 Here in London, the crowd reflected that. 704 00:31:33,348 --> 00:31:35,683 English, Spanish, Portuguese, 705 00:31:35,684 --> 00:31:38,979 fans spoke about the beauty of hearing Spanish songs. 706 00:31:38,980 --> 00:31:41,148 And then came the revelations. 707 00:31:42,150 --> 00:31:44,401 I absolutely love the Gipsy Kings. 708 00:31:44,402 --> 00:31:45,861 The music, 709 00:31:45,862 --> 00:31:45,901 The music, the dancing, 710 00:31:45,902 --> 00:31:48,238 the dancing, 711 00:31:48,239 --> 00:31:51,616 their lyrics are very emotive. 712 00:31:51,617 --> 00:31:52,910 And I love them. 713 00:31:52,911 --> 00:31:53,116 And I love them. - I think Gipsy Kings were the first artist 714 00:31:53,117 --> 00:31:56,787 I think Gipsy Kings were the first artist 715 00:31:56,788 --> 00:31:59,916 that really introduced me to music, to rhythm, 716 00:31:59,917 --> 00:32:02,001 to soul, to feeling. 717 00:32:02,002 --> 00:32:04,546 I don't speak Spanish, I don't speak much Portuguese, 718 00:32:04,547 --> 00:32:08,091 but even not having an understanding 719 00:32:08,092 --> 00:32:11,510 of the Spanish language, you still feel the music. 720 00:32:11,511 --> 00:32:13,095 You feel the passion inside of it. 721 00:32:13,096 --> 00:32:15,431 Did you know that although they sing in Spanish, 722 00:32:15,432 --> 00:32:17,393 they are actually from the south of France? 723 00:32:18,644 --> 00:32:20,144 No, I didn't. 724 00:32:20,855 --> 00:32:22,355 I didn't know they were French. 725 00:32:22,356 --> 00:32:24,399 I thought they were Spanish. 726 00:32:24,400 --> 00:32:26,692 Did you know that they were French? 727 00:32:26,693 --> 00:32:28,277 I did not know they were French. 728 00:32:28,278 --> 00:32:30,572 No, I thought they were actually Spanish, funnily enough. 729 00:32:30,573 --> 00:32:31,656 I didn't realize they were French. 730 00:32:31,657 --> 00:32:32,072 I didn't realize they were French. But they are very Spanish. 731 00:32:32,073 --> 00:32:32,783 But they are very Spanish. 732 00:32:32,784 --> 00:32:33,156 But they are very Spanish. They have Spanish blood in their veins. 733 00:32:33,157 --> 00:32:35,161 They have Spanish blood in their veins. 734 00:32:59,059 --> 00:33:00,728 Let’s have a fiesta! 735 00:33:09,028 --> 00:33:11,948 Ladies and gentleman, 736 00:33:12,906 --> 00:33:18,746 please welcome, from the south of France, 737 00:33:21,415 --> 00:33:23,084 the one and only, 738 00:33:25,711 --> 00:33:27,380 Tonino Baliardo, 739 00:33:29,464 --> 00:33:31,591 the Gipsy Kings. 740 00:33:43,813 --> 00:33:45,771 Tonino doesn't just play music, 741 00:33:45,772 --> 00:33:49,526 he showcases some truly incredible guitar playing. 742 00:33:49,527 --> 00:33:51,236 A master at work, 743 00:33:51,237 --> 00:33:54,155 where soul, passion, and precision 744 00:33:54,156 --> 00:33:55,824 come together in every note. 745 00:34:22,393 --> 00:34:24,185 At the start of the tours, 746 00:34:24,186 --> 00:34:26,312 I didn’t have a flamenco guitar powerful enough 747 00:34:26,313 --> 00:34:29,858 for the big stages and venues. 748 00:34:30,777 --> 00:34:32,277 And... 749 00:34:32,360 --> 00:34:34,488 And, by chance, I got Gibson 750 00:34:34,489 --> 00:34:36,699 which was a fantastic guitar that was 751 00:34:37,074 --> 00:34:40,285 still acoustic but had a lot of power 752 00:34:40,286 --> 00:34:43,498 and it’s still close to an acoustic flamenco guitar. 753 00:34:44,331 --> 00:34:47,625 No, really, it helped me a lot 754 00:34:47,626 --> 00:34:50,879 because I didn't have a guitar strong enough. 755 00:34:50,880 --> 00:34:52,714 It didn’t exist at the time. 756 00:37:31,498 --> 00:37:32,998 For you, London! 757 00:37:34,418 --> 00:37:35,960 The gold finger. 758 00:37:35,961 --> 00:37:37,337 The maestro: Tonino Baliardo. 759 00:37:37,338 --> 00:37:37,460 The maestro: Tonino Baliardo. Olé! 760 00:37:37,461 --> 00:37:38,838 Olé! 761 00:37:41,050 --> 00:37:42,550 Maestro. 762 00:37:59,652 --> 00:38:02,111 Getting to know the band wasn't straightforward. 763 00:38:02,112 --> 00:38:04,154 My French is limited to whatever I learned 764 00:38:04,155 --> 00:38:07,033 in secondary school, and has long since faded. 765 00:38:07,034 --> 00:38:08,535 But my long summer holidays 766 00:38:08,536 --> 00:38:11,370 and working in Menorca for many years gave me a level 767 00:38:11,371 --> 00:38:13,748 of Spanish that became our common ground. 768 00:38:17,335 --> 00:38:19,254 I couldn't have imagined when listening 769 00:38:19,255 --> 00:38:21,422 to the Gipsy Kings at beach parties 770 00:38:21,423 --> 00:38:23,841 that I'd one day be sitting beside them. 771 00:38:41,110 --> 00:38:43,069 Good morning guys! 772 00:38:43,070 --> 00:38:44,571 Hello boss. Good afternoon! 773 00:38:44,572 --> 00:38:46,114 I thought we were going to be here till tonight! 774 00:38:47,365 --> 00:38:50,160 Okay, let's go. 775 00:38:50,161 --> 00:38:51,453 Let’s go! 776 00:38:51,454 --> 00:38:51,660 Let’s go! - We got the singer. - Check. 777 00:38:51,661 --> 00:38:52,954 We got the singer. - Check. 778 00:38:53,414 --> 00:38:54,913 Passes? 779 00:38:54,914 --> 00:38:55,749 Passes. 780 00:38:55,750 --> 00:38:56,413 - Passes. - There's always a lot of travel involved 781 00:38:56,414 --> 00:38:56,957 There's always a lot of travel involved 782 00:38:56,958 --> 00:38:57,249 There's always a lot of travel involved when you're touring the world. 783 00:38:57,250 --> 00:38:58,334 when you're touring the world. 784 00:38:58,335 --> 00:38:58,457 when you're touring the world. Airports, motorways, long days on the road, 785 00:38:58,458 --> 00:39:01,212 Airports, motorways, long days on the road, 786 00:39:01,213 --> 00:39:03,507 and at times, it's exhausting. 787 00:39:04,342 --> 00:39:06,884 But this stop is a little different. 788 00:39:06,885 --> 00:39:08,636 We head through the English countryside 789 00:39:08,637 --> 00:39:11,473 towards one of the biggest music festivals in the world. 790 00:39:11,474 --> 00:39:13,725 A place steeped in music history, 791 00:39:13,726 --> 00:39:17,102 and one that the Gipsy Kings have never played before. 792 00:39:17,103 --> 00:39:19,230 And they're not just arriving as guests, 793 00:39:19,231 --> 00:39:21,774 they're headlining the Acoustic Stage 794 00:39:21,775 --> 00:39:24,944 at the world famous Glastonbury Festival. 795 00:39:24,945 --> 00:39:25,569 We go to... 796 00:39:25,570 --> 00:39:26,444 We go to... How do you pronounce Glastonbury? 797 00:39:26,445 --> 00:39:27,279 How do you pronounce Glastonbury? 798 00:39:27,280 --> 00:39:28,780 Glastonbury. Go to Glastonbury. 799 00:39:37,416 --> 00:39:39,959 I suppose the very first show we ever did, 800 00:39:39,960 --> 00:39:41,127 that I ever did with them, 801 00:39:41,128 --> 00:39:41,459 that I ever did with them, I can't remember if it was '88 or '89, 1988. 802 00:39:41,460 --> 00:39:45,464 I can't remember if it was '88 or '89, 1988. 803 00:39:45,465 --> 00:39:47,802 It was at The Forum in Kentish Town, 804 00:39:49,344 --> 00:39:52,096 which I think was then called Town and Country. 805 00:39:52,097 --> 00:39:53,515 No, it was The Forum. 806 00:39:53,516 --> 00:39:53,596 No, it was The Forum. And that's the first time I'd seen them perform live. 807 00:39:53,597 --> 00:39:57,142 And that's the first time I'd seen them perform live. 808 00:39:57,143 --> 00:40:00,772 Although I'd signed them to my independent record label, 809 00:40:00,773 --> 00:40:02,482 I'd never seen them perform. 810 00:40:02,483 --> 00:40:04,150 And that was a wow factor, 811 00:40:05,193 --> 00:40:06,569 'cause it was sold out. 812 00:40:06,570 --> 00:40:06,692 'cause it was sold out. It sold out in the last three or four days, 813 00:40:06,693 --> 00:40:09,279 It sold out in the last three or four days, 814 00:40:09,280 --> 00:40:11,783 and that was very special. 815 00:40:11,784 --> 00:40:14,368 Then I realized this band is extraordinary. 816 00:40:14,369 --> 00:40:15,620 There's nothing like this band. 817 00:40:15,621 --> 00:40:15,868 There's nothing like this band. I'd never seen anything like it. 818 00:40:15,869 --> 00:40:18,288 I'd never seen anything like it. 819 00:40:18,289 --> 00:40:21,168 He never ceases to amaze me when I watch him. 820 00:40:21,918 --> 00:40:23,294 He's a genius. 821 00:40:23,295 --> 00:40:23,417 He's a genius. I mean, you know, there's very few 822 00:40:23,418 --> 00:40:25,213 I mean, you know, there's very few 823 00:40:26,047 --> 00:40:27,589 people that can play in his... 824 00:40:27,590 --> 00:40:29,926 And he makes it look so easy. 825 00:40:29,927 --> 00:40:31,511 He makes it look so easy. 826 00:40:31,512 --> 00:40:36,056 That's the interesting part about it. 827 00:40:36,057 --> 00:40:38,852 We met Ray Levy on the first tour in England. 828 00:40:38,853 --> 00:40:43,898 Ray was the associate of Claude Martinez, the producer. 829 00:40:44,983 --> 00:40:46,109 We did Wembley. 830 00:40:46,110 --> 00:40:46,482 We did Wembley. It was a big tour in England, 831 00:40:46,483 --> 00:40:49,112 It was a big tour in England, 832 00:40:49,822 --> 00:40:51,196 but I have beautiful memories of Ray. 833 00:40:51,197 --> 00:40:51,321 but I have beautiful memories of Ray. He was excellent. 834 00:40:51,322 --> 00:40:52,824 He was excellent. 835 00:41:03,460 --> 00:41:04,627 They always do this. 836 00:41:04,628 --> 00:41:04,959 They always do this. They've got this thing. 837 00:41:04,960 --> 00:41:05,544 They've got this thing. 838 00:41:05,545 --> 00:41:06,127 They've got this thing. They try and catch me out on certain things. 839 00:41:06,128 --> 00:41:08,964 They try and catch me out on certain things. 840 00:41:08,965 --> 00:41:11,092 It's a tradition that. 841 00:41:11,594 --> 00:41:13,218 Hello, hello. 842 00:42:06,565 --> 00:42:08,857 These songs demand a lot of energy on stage. 843 00:42:08,858 --> 00:42:12,402 That’s why I love my sons and the young singers. 844 00:42:12,403 --> 00:42:14,279 We’ve been doing wonderful concerts 845 00:42:14,280 --> 00:42:17,908 and touring the world with a lot of success, 846 00:42:17,909 --> 00:42:19,743 and I’m very proud of that. 847 00:43:45,664 --> 00:43:46,913 Yes, we just can't wait. 848 00:43:46,914 --> 00:43:47,163 Yes, we just can't wait. We're really excited to see them. 849 00:43:47,164 --> 00:43:48,082 We're really excited to see them. 850 00:43:48,083 --> 00:43:48,413 We're really excited to see them. We've been waiting all weekend to see them. 851 00:43:48,414 --> 00:43:49,750 We've been waiting all weekend to see them. 852 00:43:49,751 --> 00:43:51,711 He's really excited for the Gipsy Kings. 853 00:43:52,338 --> 00:43:53,837 He's a big super fan, actually. 854 00:43:53,838 --> 00:43:55,256 Yeah. 855 00:43:55,257 --> 00:43:55,337 - Yeah. - I've loved them for years and years and years and years. 856 00:43:55,338 --> 00:43:56,966 I've loved them for years and years and years and years. 857 00:43:56,967 --> 00:43:57,549 I'm here. 858 00:43:57,550 --> 00:43:58,384 I'm here. My dad's not here, 859 00:43:58,385 --> 00:43:58,466 I'm here. My dad's not here, but I'm here because he wants to see them. 860 00:43:58,467 --> 00:43:59,049 My dad's not here, but I'm here because he wants to see them. 861 00:43:59,050 --> 00:43:59,887 but I'm here because he wants to see them. 862 00:44:00,304 --> 00:44:01,804 What's your favorite song? 863 00:44:02,847 --> 00:44:04,265 Probably "Bamboleo." 864 00:44:04,266 --> 00:44:04,346 - Probably "Bamboleo." - "Bamboleo." 865 00:44:04,347 --> 00:44:06,058 "Bamboleo." 866 00:44:06,059 --> 00:44:08,143 "Welcome to the Hotel California." 867 00:44:08,144 --> 00:44:12,022 Yeah, or they're cover of "My Way." 868 00:44:26,163 --> 00:44:28,038 Things were not going quite as planned. 869 00:44:28,039 --> 00:44:30,375 Technical problems delayed the moment. 870 00:44:30,376 --> 00:44:32,418 testing patience and focus. 871 00:45:10,916 --> 00:45:12,835 One, two, one, two. 872 00:45:13,835 --> 00:45:14,669 Check. 873 00:45:14,670 --> 00:45:15,334 Check. No, nothing in it yet. 874 00:45:15,335 --> 00:45:15,502 No, nothing in it yet. 875 00:45:15,503 --> 00:45:16,169 No, nothing in it yet. Took a while, yeah, lovely job. 876 00:45:16,170 --> 00:45:16,462 Took a while, yeah, lovely job. 877 00:45:16,463 --> 00:45:17,002 Took a while, yeah, lovely job. Yeah, we got it. 878 00:45:17,003 --> 00:45:17,379 Yeah, we got it. 879 00:45:17,380 --> 00:45:17,962 Yeah, we got it. One, two, two, 10, 10. 880 00:45:17,963 --> 00:45:20,424 One, two, two, 10, 10. 881 00:45:20,425 --> 00:45:21,968 We're good. 882 00:45:21,969 --> 00:45:24,179 One, two, three. 883 00:45:24,637 --> 00:45:26,138 No, we're good, we're good. 884 00:45:26,139 --> 00:45:27,515 Right, let's do the show. 885 00:45:27,516 --> 00:45:27,638 Right, let's do the show. - Amid the chaos, one voice stayed calm. 886 00:45:27,639 --> 00:45:29,808 Amid the chaos, one voice stayed calm. 887 00:45:29,809 --> 00:45:31,603 Singer Mounin, unshaken. 888 00:45:49,579 --> 00:45:53,541 Yeah, are any of the guitars ready? 889 00:45:54,126 --> 00:45:55,626 No, it's not the same. 890 00:46:10,893 --> 00:46:12,393 Let go, yes? 891 00:46:29,202 --> 00:46:31,788 Are you ready for the Gipsy fiesta? 892 00:46:58,648 --> 00:47:00,441 Even as they took the stage, 893 00:47:00,442 --> 00:47:01,776 the problems weren't over. 894 00:47:01,777 --> 00:47:01,941 the problems weren't over. The sound was still being wrestled into place. 895 00:47:01,942 --> 00:47:03,777 The sound was still being wrestled into place. 896 00:47:03,778 --> 00:47:05,614 Tonino's guitar, barely heard. 897 00:47:07,199 --> 00:47:08,491 Yet the band played on, 898 00:47:08,492 --> 00:47:08,698 Yet the band played on, holding the moment together. 899 00:47:08,699 --> 00:47:10,201 holding the moment together. 900 00:47:19,670 --> 00:47:21,587 Well yes, we had difficulties 901 00:47:21,588 --> 00:47:24,214 because it had to be decided at the last minute. 902 00:47:24,215 --> 00:47:26,299 We hadn’t been able to test it on the stage. 903 00:47:26,300 --> 00:47:28,301 There wasn’t the right equipment, 904 00:47:28,302 --> 00:47:30,596 or some of it was missing for the musicians. 905 00:47:30,597 --> 00:47:32,890 So there were four guitars, I think. 906 00:47:32,891 --> 00:47:35,017 Plus a bassist 907 00:47:35,018 --> 00:47:36,560 and a little drum machine. 908 00:47:36,561 --> 00:47:38,145 There wasn’t a drummer 909 00:47:38,146 --> 00:47:39,856 because we weren’t allowed to have one. 910 00:47:41,692 --> 00:47:43,817 But it was pretty intense, 911 00:47:43,818 --> 00:47:46,361 with a technician who didn’t know us 912 00:47:46,362 --> 00:47:49,031 and which guitars to adjust. 913 00:47:49,032 --> 00:47:51,826 But despite that, we made fire! 914 00:47:51,827 --> 00:47:53,910 And with the Glastonbury crowd, 915 00:47:53,911 --> 00:47:56,455 fire was definitely what they created. 916 00:49:30,509 --> 00:49:32,009 Tonino. 917 00:49:44,981 --> 00:49:49,820 Glastonbury, a selfie, together. 918 00:49:54,157 --> 00:49:56,116 Glastonbury was a triumph. 919 00:49:56,117 --> 00:49:58,451 The connection with the crowd was undeniable, 920 00:49:58,452 --> 00:50:00,162 the energy unforgettable, 921 00:50:00,163 --> 00:50:03,875 and the music reminded us why this stage means so much. 922 00:50:10,132 --> 00:50:12,799 Their performance achieved mainstream attention 923 00:50:12,800 --> 00:50:14,551 with interviews and news programs 924 00:50:14,552 --> 00:50:18,138 taking note of the Acoustic Tent headlining act. 925 00:50:18,139 --> 00:50:21,475 Now I have been to half of the Glastonbury's ever. 926 00:50:21,476 --> 00:50:23,643 19 outta 38. 927 00:50:23,644 --> 00:50:28,441 The Acoustic Tent was absolutely rammed for the Gipsy Kings. 928 00:50:28,442 --> 00:50:31,109 But there were really bad sound problems. 929 00:50:31,110 --> 00:50:33,571 I caught the last 20 minutes of their set, 930 00:50:33,572 --> 00:50:38,616 which ended with two absolute dancefloor bangers, 931 00:50:38,617 --> 00:50:42,328 Pandemonium, huge sing-along, utter joy. 932 00:50:42,329 --> 00:50:44,291 And that kind of sums up Glastonbury. 933 00:50:46,626 --> 00:50:49,002 Back in Montpelier, the journey continued. 934 00:50:49,003 --> 00:50:51,464 In the studio, the band returned 935 00:50:51,465 --> 00:50:53,132 to the heart of their sound, 936 00:50:53,884 --> 00:50:57,136 capturing new music shaped by years on the road, 937 00:50:57,137 --> 00:50:58,888 memory and soul. 938 00:51:25,414 --> 00:51:27,332 In the studio, I listened closely 939 00:51:27,333 --> 00:51:30,794 as the Gipsy Kings explored the next phase of their sound, 940 00:51:30,795 --> 00:51:34,714 shaping the energy of their new album, "Historia." 941 00:51:58,864 --> 00:51:59,739 Super 942 00:51:59,740 --> 00:52:00,363 Super Are we done? 943 00:52:00,364 --> 00:52:01,240 Are we done? 944 00:52:01,492 --> 00:52:02,660 It’s all good? 945 00:52:02,661 --> 00:52:02,991 It’s all good? Alright, let’s go. 946 00:52:02,992 --> 00:52:03,660 Alright, let’s go. 947 00:52:03,661 --> 00:52:04,160 Alright, let’s go. Thank you guys. 948 00:52:04,161 --> 00:52:04,537 Thank you guys. 949 00:52:04,538 --> 00:52:05,160 Thank you guys. Thank you, my friends! 950 00:52:05,161 --> 00:52:05,245 Thank you, my friends! 951 00:52:05,246 --> 00:52:06,037 Thank you, my friends! Well done, well done! 952 00:52:06,038 --> 00:52:06,746 Well done, well done! 953 00:52:06,956 --> 00:52:07,665 That’s enough for the day. 954 00:52:07,666 --> 00:52:08,455 That’s enough for the day. Good work guys! 955 00:52:08,456 --> 00:52:08,499 Good work guys! 956 00:52:08,500 --> 00:52:09,165 Good work guys! That was pretty good, wasn’t it? 957 00:52:09,166 --> 00:52:10,000 That was pretty good, wasn’t it? 958 00:52:10,251 --> 00:52:11,751 Well done. 959 00:52:12,503 --> 00:52:13,587 That was professional 960 00:52:13,588 --> 00:52:14,002 That was professional as my late grandmother would say. 961 00:52:14,003 --> 00:52:15,632 as my late grandmother would say. 962 00:53:04,597 --> 00:53:08,017 I think it’s a vision that will go on. 963 00:53:08,018 --> 00:53:10,227 It will live on for years, 964 00:53:10,228 --> 00:53:12,521 and we can pass it on to our kids 965 00:53:12,981 --> 00:53:14,607 because these are young artists 966 00:53:14,608 --> 00:53:16,108 who grew up with this music. 967 00:53:16,818 --> 00:53:18,612 They have it in their bodies, 968 00:53:19,320 --> 00:53:23,782 and they have a lot of success and talent. 969 00:53:24,659 --> 00:53:27,118 So we must not let it go. 970 00:53:27,119 --> 00:53:30,414 That’s why I love my sons and the young singers. 971 00:53:31,373 --> 00:53:33,584 and it’s the same on Nicolas’s side. 972 00:53:33,585 --> 00:53:37,046 And Gipsy Kings is a name in music 973 00:53:37,047 --> 00:53:39,423 and a style that will endure. 974 00:53:39,673 --> 00:53:42,134 So let’s pass it on to the next generation. 975 00:53:42,135 --> 00:53:46,721 But I tell you, my grandson Milan, 976 00:53:46,722 --> 00:53:49,058 who sings everything, 977 00:53:49,059 --> 00:53:50,559 he has a great voice. 978 00:53:51,311 --> 00:53:55,480 And I’m pushing him bit by bit 979 00:53:55,481 --> 00:53:57,692 to become a singer. 980 00:54:03,364 --> 00:54:07,408 ♪ Merry Christmas, Joyeux Noel ♪ 981 00:54:12,248 --> 00:54:16,669 ♪ Merry Christmas, Joyeux Noel ♪ 982 00:54:28,847 --> 00:54:30,348 Touring alongside Tonino, 983 00:54:30,349 --> 00:54:31,933 the group of talented musicians 984 00:54:31,934 --> 00:54:33,893 carry forward the sound, passion, 985 00:54:33,894 --> 00:54:36,438 and soul that define every performance. 986 00:54:39,525 --> 00:54:41,193 For us tonight, 987 00:54:41,652 --> 00:54:43,530 it’s a great honour to be playing here in France 988 00:54:44,322 --> 00:54:45,488 because we are French 989 00:54:45,489 --> 00:54:45,821 because we are French of gypsy origin. 990 00:54:45,822 --> 00:54:47,156 of gypsy origin. 991 00:54:47,157 --> 00:54:49,077 And it's true that for us, playing in France is 992 00:54:49,577 --> 00:54:51,788 it means a lot to us. 993 00:54:52,289 --> 00:54:54,290 It's our country, and it always warms our hearts 994 00:54:54,291 --> 00:54:55,332 to be able to play in France. 995 00:54:55,333 --> 00:54:55,790 to be able to play in France. And tonight, of course, we're going to 996 00:54:55,791 --> 00:54:56,667 And tonight, of course, we're going to 997 00:54:56,668 --> 00:54:56,832 And tonight, of course, we're going to give the best of ourselves. 998 00:54:56,833 --> 00:54:58,627 give the best of ourselves. 999 00:54:58,628 --> 00:55:01,755 I came back with Tonino at the end of 2016. 1000 00:55:02,172 --> 00:55:04,217 And this year, it will have been nine years. 1001 00:55:04,884 --> 00:55:07,593 And quite frankly, I haven't seen the years go by at all. 1002 00:55:07,594 --> 00:55:09,846 It feels like it’s only been a few years 1003 00:55:09,847 --> 00:55:12,640 because our work is so demanding. 1004 00:55:12,641 --> 00:55:16,687 Our work is so exciting that the years go by, 1005 00:55:16,688 --> 00:55:18,272 and they’re never the same. 1006 00:55:18,273 --> 00:55:19,480 There’s always something new. 1007 00:55:19,481 --> 00:55:19,772 There’s always something new. Every stage is always new, every tour, 1008 00:55:19,773 --> 00:55:21,817 Every stage is always new, every tour, 1009 00:55:21,818 --> 00:55:23,901 even though we go back to the United States every year. 1010 00:55:23,902 --> 00:55:27,448 But every tour is different, with different emotions. 1011 00:55:27,449 --> 00:55:30,452 And frankly, it really goes by at speed. 1012 00:55:31,494 --> 00:55:34,245 So my relationship with Tonino and his children? 1013 00:55:34,246 --> 00:55:38,000 There is no family connection, but it feels just like it. 1014 00:55:38,001 --> 00:55:40,710 For us gypsies, there is a great respect for our elders, 1015 00:55:40,711 --> 00:55:43,212 so I see Tonino as an uncle. 1016 00:55:43,213 --> 00:55:44,672 And as for his children, Cosso and Mikael, 1017 00:55:44,673 --> 00:55:44,712 And as for his children, Cosso and Mikael, we’ve grown up together since we were young. 1018 00:55:44,713 --> 00:55:47,216 we’ve grown up together since we were young. 1019 00:55:47,217 --> 00:55:48,761 We've evolved in music together. 1020 00:55:48,762 --> 00:55:50,303 And that’s the relation. 1021 00:55:50,304 --> 00:55:51,931 It’s just like family. 1022 00:55:53,516 --> 00:55:55,475 During the filming of this documentary, 1023 00:55:55,476 --> 00:55:57,852 Tonino suffered a personal tragedy. 1024 00:55:57,853 --> 00:56:00,730 He lost his brother, Paco Baliardo, 1025 00:56:00,731 --> 00:56:02,857 a founding member of the Gipsy Kings, 1026 00:56:02,858 --> 00:56:04,777 and a pillar of their sound. 1027 00:56:06,487 --> 00:56:10,198 Well, he was always with me. 1028 00:56:10,199 --> 00:56:13,785 And I always saw a bit of myself in him. 1029 00:56:13,786 --> 00:56:16,081 He learnt the guitar the same way as I did, 1030 00:56:16,664 --> 00:56:18,957 and he accompanied me. 1031 00:56:18,958 --> 00:56:20,667 But he had a lot of patience, 1032 00:56:20,668 --> 00:56:23,044 and that helped me a lot because 1033 00:56:23,045 --> 00:56:24,962 he was there from the beginning 1034 00:56:24,963 --> 00:56:28,341 during the 1980s and 1990s. 1035 00:56:28,342 --> 00:56:31,511 And I counted on him a lot 1036 00:56:31,512 --> 00:56:34,013 because he had been accompanying me, 1037 00:56:34,014 --> 00:56:37,017 and knew how we worked since we were young. 1038 00:56:37,018 --> 00:56:40,354 But he was a very important part of the Gipsy Kings. 1039 00:56:40,355 --> 00:56:45,484 He was part of the Gipsy Kings story over the years. 1040 00:56:45,485 --> 00:56:50,279 A while ago, he had to leave the band 1041 00:56:50,280 --> 00:56:54,033 because he was in hospital a lot 1042 00:56:54,034 --> 00:56:56,245 and he was rather ill. 1043 00:56:56,246 --> 00:57:00,499 And so we gave him time to recover and everything, 1044 00:57:00,500 --> 00:57:01,959 but... 1045 00:57:01,960 --> 00:57:01,999 but... ...he left us. 1046 00:57:02,000 --> 00:57:03,544 ...he left us. 1047 00:57:03,545 --> 00:57:05,169 It's... 1048 00:57:05,170 --> 00:57:07,464 It’s a big loss. 1049 00:57:07,465 --> 00:57:08,674 Ah, Paco was adored. 1050 00:57:08,675 --> 00:57:08,964 Ah, Paco was adored. He was a god, 1051 00:57:08,965 --> 00:57:09,633 He was a god, 1052 00:57:09,634 --> 00:57:10,174 He was a god, He was very much... 1053 00:57:10,175 --> 00:57:11,218 He was very much... 1054 00:57:11,219 --> 00:57:13,595 I miss him a lot because he was very kind. 1055 00:57:13,596 --> 00:57:16,390 He was a very good guitarist and good accompanist. 1056 00:57:16,391 --> 00:57:18,808 He conquered all the world with Tonino. 1057 00:57:18,809 --> 00:57:20,309 He was his accompanist. 1058 00:57:20,603 --> 00:57:22,270 He had a huge, huge heart. 1059 00:57:22,271 --> 00:57:24,647 We miss him a lot. We adored him. 1060 00:57:24,648 --> 00:57:26,442 He was a good gypsy. 1061 00:57:26,443 --> 00:57:27,776 I only have good memories with him. 1062 00:57:27,777 --> 00:57:27,942 I only have good memories with him. He was a great person. 1063 00:57:27,943 --> 00:57:29,361 He was a great person. 1064 00:57:29,362 --> 00:57:31,196 Like Tonino, he was very calm, 1065 00:57:31,197 --> 00:57:33,365 smiling all the time, very pleasant. 1066 00:57:33,992 --> 00:57:36,702 And he’s another angel who went too soon. 1067 00:57:38,663 --> 00:57:40,205 He passed at the same time 1068 00:57:40,206 --> 00:57:42,416 that we’re working on a new album. 1069 00:57:44,960 --> 00:57:48,004 And I wrote an instrumental piece 1070 00:57:48,005 --> 00:57:50,089 that I’ve called “Cielo” [Heaven], 1071 00:57:50,090 --> 00:57:52,801 and it's dedicated to my brother, Paco. 1072 00:57:52,802 --> 00:57:55,971 It's a very, very beautiful theme. 1073 00:57:55,972 --> 00:57:57,388 He was... 1074 00:57:57,389 --> 00:57:57,471 He was... He was a very simple person. 1075 00:57:57,472 --> 00:57:59,056 He was a very simple person. 1076 00:57:59,057 --> 00:58:01,350 He was a music lover too. 1077 00:58:01,351 --> 00:58:03,979 There you go. 1078 00:58:03,980 --> 00:58:07,399 I think he's happy that the story has continued. 1079 00:58:07,400 --> 00:58:08,609 It’s his story too. 1080 00:58:08,610 --> 00:58:08,899 It’s his story too. And when we play on the stage this evening, 1081 00:58:08,900 --> 00:58:11,986 And when we play on the stage this evening, 1082 00:58:11,987 --> 00:58:14,071 we’ll be thinking of him. 1083 00:58:14,072 --> 00:58:17,701 Tonight, we’ve decided to 1084 00:58:17,702 --> 00:58:21,370 dedicate “My Way” to Paco. 1085 00:58:21,371 --> 00:58:23,957 When we sing it tonight on the stage, 1086 00:58:23,958 --> 00:58:26,001 it will be dedicated to Paco Baliardo. 1087 00:58:34,010 --> 00:58:36,512 Hello my friends, we’d like to quickly ask for your attention. 1088 00:58:36,721 --> 00:58:38,221 Just for one minute. 1089 00:58:39,389 --> 00:58:42,268 There’s something we’re holding very dear tonight. 1090 00:58:44,394 --> 00:58:47,397 Recently, a member of the Gipsy Kings, 1091 00:58:47,398 --> 00:58:49,442 one of the founding members left our world. 1092 00:58:49,608 --> 00:58:52,236 Mr Paco Baliardo, the brother of Tonino Baliardo, 1093 00:58:52,237 --> 00:58:54,364 to whom we’ll be paying tribute tonight. 1094 00:58:55,030 --> 00:58:55,781 Here in France. 1095 00:58:55,782 --> 00:58:56,529 Here in France. Where better to do it? 1096 00:58:56,530 --> 00:58:57,281 Where better to do it? 1097 01:01:55,043 --> 01:02:00,048 ♪ I did it ♪ 1098 01:02:04,010 --> 01:02:07,889 ♪ My way ♪ 1099 01:02:11,768 --> 01:02:15,689 For Paco Baliardo. 1100 01:03:03,028 --> 01:03:04,528 Thank you very much. 1101 01:03:20,880 --> 01:03:22,797 Some music doesn't belong to one country, 1102 01:03:22,798 --> 01:03:25,175 one language, or one generation. 1103 01:03:25,592 --> 01:03:29,303 It speaks to every human heart, to joy, to longing, 1104 01:03:29,304 --> 01:03:31,556 to celebration, to loss. 1105 01:03:31,849 --> 01:03:33,558 Long after the lights fade 1106 01:03:33,559 --> 01:03:35,602 and the last note hangs in the air, 1107 01:03:35,603 --> 01:03:39,397 this music will remain, living on in every place it's heard 1108 01:03:39,398 --> 01:03:41,483 and in every heart it touches. 1109 01:03:43,985 --> 01:03:45,486 At the end of this journey, 1110 01:03:45,487 --> 01:03:48,281 I find myself in Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, 1111 01:03:48,282 --> 01:03:49,658 here in the Camargue, 1112 01:03:49,659 --> 01:03:49,781 here in the Camargue, where so much of this story truly began. 1113 01:03:49,782 --> 01:03:52,451 where so much of this story truly began. 1114 01:03:52,452 --> 01:03:54,913 A place where gypsies fled to from Spain, 1115 01:03:54,914 --> 01:03:56,832 and finally felt at home. 1116 01:03:56,833 --> 01:04:00,084 Where the horses run free, the old caravans remain, 1117 01:04:00,085 --> 01:04:01,670 and the land remembers. 1118 01:04:02,380 --> 01:04:06,091 That's why it has crossed borders, generations, and time, 1119 01:04:06,092 --> 01:04:09,886 and why the music of the Gipsy Kings will live on forever. 1120 01:04:53,972 --> 01:04:55,848 The Gipsy Kings have reinterpreted 1121 01:04:55,849 --> 01:04:58,392 many songs for cinema and "Volere" 1122 01:04:58,393 --> 01:05:00,227 was another moment like that. 1123 01:05:00,228 --> 01:05:03,147 Originally recorded for the film, "Vanille Fraise," 1124 01:05:03,148 --> 01:05:04,648 in 1989. 1125 01:05:05,108 --> 01:05:06,609 They took an Italian classic 1126 01:05:06,610 --> 01:05:09,236 and made it unmistakably their own. 1127 01:05:09,237 --> 01:05:10,988 And we couldn't leave our story 1128 01:05:10,989 --> 01:05:13,117 without one of their most famous songs. 1129 01:07:16,322 --> 01:07:18,158 Tonino Baliardo isn't just 1130 01:07:18,159 --> 01:07:20,868 the founder of the Gipsy Kings and composer 1131 01:07:20,869 --> 01:07:22,703 of the songs we all love. 1132 01:07:22,704 --> 01:07:25,247 He's someone who found his calling. 1133 01:07:25,248 --> 01:07:29,127 From the moment he picked up a guitar, something connected. 1134 01:07:29,128 --> 01:07:32,629 Not ambition, not strategy, but love. 1135 01:07:32,630 --> 01:07:35,299 Tonino discovered what he was born to do, 1136 01:07:35,300 --> 01:07:38,553 and then he had the courage to share it with the world. 1137 01:07:38,554 --> 01:07:41,138 And maybe that's the real legacy here. 1138 01:07:41,139 --> 01:07:45,185 That somewhere inside every one of us is our own calling 1139 01:07:45,186 --> 01:07:46,727 waiting to be found. 1140 01:07:50,273 --> 01:07:54,109 I’ve experienced a lot in my life. 1141 01:07:54,110 --> 01:07:55,569 I find that 1142 01:07:55,570 --> 01:07:55,609 I find that putting things to the side, 1143 01:07:55,610 --> 01:07:59,448 putting things to the side, 1144 01:07:59,449 --> 01:08:02,076 trying not to be passive 1145 01:08:02,077 --> 01:08:04,203 and following love, 1146 01:08:04,204 --> 01:08:06,747 not taking things too seriously and just living. 1147 01:08:06,748 --> 01:08:08,082 That’s what matters. 1148 01:08:08,083 --> 01:08:08,247 That’s what matters. And thanks to the music that has 1149 01:08:08,248 --> 01:08:10,877 And thanks to the music that has 1150 01:08:10,878 --> 01:08:13,171 guided me and given me direction like this. 1151 01:08:13,172 --> 01:08:16,382 So thank you to music and to all of you. 1152 01:08:44,036 --> 01:08:45,077 We leave you with a song 1153 01:08:45,078 --> 01:08:45,535 We leave you with a song that Tonino and the band composed 1154 01:08:45,536 --> 01:08:46,787 that Tonino and the band composed 1155 01:08:46,788 --> 01:08:49,082 and dedicated to Brigitte Bardot, 1156 01:08:53,253 --> 01:08:55,671 whose early support in Saint-Tropez 1157 01:08:55,672 --> 01:08:59,092 helped bring the Gipsy Kings' music to the world. 1158 01:10:56,460 --> 01:10:59,171 Thank you so much.