The Gipsy Kings
The Gipsy Kings are members of a minority that has been persecuted for centuries, so it is ironic that they should now find themselves under fire for a perceived lack of authenticity. The loudest skeptics are generally those who know very little about them, but are irritated by the group's high profile and appalled by the unintellectual hordes who lionize them. However, it becomes apparent with only a little digging that the combo's music is a logical result of their cultural heritage as Gypsies and their family background and training. The only genuine selling out is going on at the box office. Beyond this, whether or not their style charms or repels the listener is a matter of subjective taste. (...)
The article:
http://www.rootsworld.com/rw/feature/gipsykings.html
Basic information:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gipsy_Kings
Official homepage:
http://www.gipsykings.com/
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