Over the years the Gipsy Kings—whose members hail from the gypsy settlements in Arles and Montpelier in the south of France—have included singers and guitarists from the Reyes (Canut, Nicolas, Pablo and Patchai) and Baliardo families (Diego, Paco and Tonino). Lead singer Nicolas Reyes is the son of famed Flamenco singer José Reyes, who, with Manitas de Plata, sold millions of records in the 1960s and 70s. The band’s vigorous guitar work and passionate vocals are the trademarks of an indigenous musical tradition known as “rumba flamenca.”

There are no other examples of a non-English speaking band (the group’s language is the Gypsy dialect of gitane) with such a consistent winning streak in the U.S., where the group is the biggest-selling French act ever. Since the 1987 release of the international hit single “Bamboleo,” from their platinum-selling eponymous debut album, the Gipsy Kings have dominated the World Music charts and sold more than fourteen million albums worldwide—more than four million in the United States alone. Their platinum compilation, The Best of the Gipsy Kings, was on the charts for more than a year.

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Artistically born as a busker and playing serenades, travelled U.S.A. E.U. and U.K. from '90 'till 2008 since moved to Fuerteventura Canary Islands .
 2018 moved to Croatia, Istria where he actually reside, currently traveling Americas.
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Sina Bathaie is a multi-instrumentalist, producer, and composer with over 100 million streams across digital platforms. Originally from Iran, he’s celebrated for his unique blend of traditional instruments like the oud and ukulele, bringing an Eastern essence to his electronic music.

With extensive international touring experience, Sina has performed across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Australia, and New Zealand, selling out venues in cities such as  Sydney, Amsterdam, Cologne, and San Francisco. He has brought his music to renowned festivals and events such as Burning Man, Luminato, CINARS, and Mundial Montréal, showcasing his global reach

Sina’s music has charted 36 times across 25 countries, with his hit "Breath of Life" amassing 40 million streams and reaching the charts in Azerbaijan and Turkey. Another standout track, "Seven Ponds," trended upon its release in 2024. He has signed with leading labels such as Hoomidaas, Café de Anatolia, Windcatcher Records, Tibetania, and Camel VIP, further cementing his presence in the global music scene.

His musical journey began at seven, learning the santur under his father, Javad Bathaie, and studying Persian music with a focus on the oud.

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