This is Flamenco at its best. The Gipsy Kings(known as Los Reyes in Spain, and are actually French) are such masters at capturing all the beauty and angst the tradition of Flamenco has to offer. Nicolas Reyes' voice is so unique and powerful and the Baliardos brothers are guitar virtuosos. Some of my favorites include: "Caminando Por La Calle," one of my favorites of all time, "Viento Del Arena," with a real Gypsy feel to it, and the emotionally charged "Trista Pena," which still brings tears to mis ojos. It doesn't matter whether you understand Spanish or not, music trancends all languages. Just enjoy the wonderful vibes...

The first track is an excellent example of the power, passion and emotion that Nicolas Reyes can transpose through his voice.Tonio Baliardo is truly an extraordinary talent on lead guitar. This is a band with honesty and passion. Their rythmns are incredibly satisfying.Put your head between two speakers, listen closely, close your eyes, and prepare to be taken away.

Mosaique is a great recording- perfect for a party, sharing with a special someone or just dancing around your living room! The songs are upbeat and are full of scintillating rhythyms which abound with not only Spanish but with North African flavors as well. The layering of the music is lush. Grab a glass of sangria and enjoy!

Precise technique,inspiration,amazing musical versatility,i.e.,the ability of incorporating more genres into the flamenco mold without diluting it,are omipresent on this gem that adds more proof to the royal status of these musicians.

Mosaique is another brilliand release containing great songs. Standout tracks are: Volare, Soy, Vamos A Bailar, the beautiful Trista Penna and the very atmospheral Viento Del Arena. It is simply a masterpiece. The Album containes brilliant Instrumental tracks, the best of which is Passion which must be the most beautiful song I have ever heard. The US release is slightly different from the Euro release. The Us release containes the catchy Nina Morena, but the Euro release containes Bossamba, an added instrumental track. The version of Caminado Por La Calle is also much better on the Euro release, with the added percussion and sax. Both releases are however very recommended.