Tonino Baliardo

Antoine "Tonino" Baliardo is the lead guitarist for Gipsy Kings, a New Flamenco group from France that has sold more than 18 million albums worldwide. He was born in Montpellier.[1] He is the son of guitarist Manitas de Plata.[2]

Baliardo performing in 2012

Most Gipsy Kings albums have between three and five instrumental cuts - all written by Baliardo; he also co-writes their vocal numbers. After his 2001 solo debut, Essences, Baliardo released an instrumental album under his own name in 2003, of his own originals.

"Tonino is the most creative person in the band," said Chico Bouchikhi, a former member who co-wrote their biggest hit to date, "Bamboléo". "He has lots of ideas and a great imagination. He used to go to school with his guitar."[3]

Baliardo, like his bandmate Nicolas Reyes, does not read or write musical notation.[4]

Solo discography
  • Essences (2001)
  • Tonino Baliardo (2003)

See also

References
  1. Russell, Lawrence (2002). "The New Flamenco". Media Court. Culture Court. Retrieved 8 August 2013.
  2. Walters, John L. (November 9, 2014). "Manitas de Plata obituary" – via www.theguardian.com.
  3. Guitar Extra, Fall 1990, "Gipsy Kings/Ketama - Roots of the New Flamenco," Hank Bordowitz.
  4. Martin, Tim (6 January 2015). "Gipsy Kings: 25 years as world music's biggest stars". The Times.(registration required)
  • Tierra Gitana (Gipsy Ground), PBS, 1995.
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