Gipsy Kings' Tonino Baliardo on 40+ Years of Music and New Album 'Historia'
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Chris Barilla
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Summary
Gipsy Kings founder Tonino Baliardo reflects on over 40 years of music-making ahead of the release of the group's new album 'Historia' (out May 29). In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE, Baliardo (speaking through translator Naël Darwish) explains that his creative drive comes from an innate need to tell stories through music rather than strategic planning. The article explores his enduring passion and commitment to carrying forward the group's legacy of Catalan rumba.
Key quotes
· 2 pulledIt's a need for him to write. He always wrote. And so yeah, it's just something that he needs to tell — a story he needs to tell in music.
He just wants to push and keep on going.
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