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GIPSY KINGS BY DIEGO BALIARDO We bring happiness, joy and lots of fun
še preneti ta oseć anja i emocije kud god da idemo. Koju poruku imate za fanove koji željno iščekuju vaš nastup? – Poruka je jednostavna: dođite i proslavite sa nama pravu romsku fije- stu. Dođite da zajedno proslavimo ži- vot, radost i sreć u, pevajuć i i igrajuć i uz naše pesme. Kad pogledate unazad, koji su najupečatljiviji ili najvažniji trenuci vašeg muzičkog putovanja? – Verovatno 20 turneja širom sve- ta, 20 miliona prodatih albuma širom sveta, „Gremi“... Ali i onaj trenutak kad se završi koncert i slušaš publiku kako aplaudira za još jedan bis. To su trenuci za pamćenje jer su stvarni i mi smo za- hvalni na tome. Postoje li neki novi projekti o kojima možete da pričate? – Pripremamo album sa novim ori- ginalnim pesmama, kao i obradama ne- kih koje nisu bile poznate širom sve- ta. Nadamo se da ćemo moć i ponovo da ih „zapalimo“ jer to zaslužuju. Neke već sviramo na turneji.
If a song doesn‘t originate from the heart and from your soul, I doubt it can be a hit – at least not an enduring hit for generations to come, says the famous Diego Baliardo, who brings his Gipsy Kings to Belgrade on 20 th May
B elgrade will become the cen- tre of the music world on 20 th May, when the legend- ary Gipsy Kings will pro- vide another unforgettable evening filled with rhythm and energy. The organisation of this musical spec- tacle is signed by Skymusic, the leader in the production of the biggest events in the region, which will once again provide the audience with an unforget- table experience. At the head of Gipsy Kings is the tal- ented Diego Baliardo, known for his recognisable energy and passion from the first note. His performances bring authentic melodies that combine tradi-
tion with directions of modern music. The concert will be held outdoors, at one of Belgrade Waterfront’s most at- tractive locations - Sava Park. This is an ideal place for an unforgettable party under the stars. Ahead of this exciting Belgrade show, we speak with Diego Baliardo and remind him of Saint- Tropez and the time when his native Southern France was dominated by the stunning Brigitte Bardot... Brigitte Bardot was important in the formation and early career of the Gipsy Kings during the ‘70s. What was the French Riviera like back then? “We met in Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer and she was so enthusiastic about our music that she spontaneously invited us to perform at her birthday party. And from then on, we played at each of her big parties. And soon not on- ly hers, but those of many of the rich and beautiful, the jet set on the Cote d'Azur back then, it was just a crazy time (laughs).” If you had a chance to perform for Brigitte again today, which song would you choose and why? “It’s easy: A Mi Manera… because she re- ally lived this motto throughout her life.” What was it like back then when you realised that a certain song had exploded and become a hit across Europe? “It was really exceptional for us. "Bam- boleo" or other titles were actual- ly songs that came naturally to us and that we actually first played and sang in the family only. Then, suddenly re- alising that the whole world hears and loves these songs was kind of bizarre.”
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