Este mundo

Released in 1991, Este Mundo represents the Gipsy Kings' fifth studio effort and a pivotal moment in the global 'World Music' explosion of the early 90s. Following the massive success of their self-titled debut and 'Mosaïque', this album saw the group - composed of the Reyes and Baliardo families - solidifying their unique blend of rumba flamenca with pop sensibilities. Recorded with a rich, analog warmth, the album features some of their most enduring hits, most notably 'Baila Me', which became a global chart fixture. Sonically, the album is characterized by its dense layering of up to seven acoustic guitars, all played with the aggressive 'golpe' and 'rasgueado' techniques that define their sound. Critically, it was praised for maintaining the grit of their gitano roots while embracing a cleaner production style that allowed individual instrumental flourishes to shine. It remains a definitive document of the crossover flamenco movement.