Hennepin Theatre Trust’s State Theatre Announces 'An Evening with Gipsy Kings,' 4/28

"An Evening with Gipsy Kings" showcases the guitar ensemble known for "blending the fiery sounds of Spanish flamenco with a more contemporary mix of pop, Latin and South American, North African and even a bit of rock music."

The Gipsy Kings bring their music to Hennepin Theatre Trust's State Theatre, 8 p.m. on Saturday, April 28, 2012. The Minneapolis appearance is part of a new worldwide tour including stops in Dubai and Rio de Janeiro. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, March 16. To purchase tickets or for more information, please visit HennepinTheatreTrust.org or call1.800.982.2787. 

The Gipsy Kings are Gitano members of two related Romani families, the Reyes and Baliardos, who have produced nearly 20 albums over a 30 year career. They hail mostly from Montpelier and Arles, France, where the parents had settled to escape the Spanish Civil War, and got their start playing weddings, festivals and in the streets. In 1987, The Gipsy Kings' self-titled debut album introduced the world to "Rumba Gitano," the sound of South America's rumba married to flamenco guitars. With "Bamboleo" and "Volare," The Gipsy Kings scored huge international hits. The album appeared on the top ten album charts in 12 European countries and spent 40 weeks on the U.S. charts, a rare achievement for a Spanish language album.

Throughout the '90s, their impassioned performances endeared them to the global mainstream, led to a greatest hits album in 1994 and "The Best of The Gipsy Kings" in 1995. They continue to win new fans through more recent inclusions of their music in Zorro the Musical and movies including "The Big Lebowski" and a Spanish version of "You've Got a Friend in Me" in "Toy Story 3." The Gipsy Kings also performed on ABC's "Dancing with the Stars" in May 2010.

TICKET INFORMATION

Gipsy Kings will perform at 8 p.m. on Saturday, April 28, 2012 at Hennepin Theatre Trust's State Theatre (805 Hennepin Avenue, Mpls., 55402). Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, March 16, 2012 and range from $53.50 to $63.50 depending on seating preference. A limited number of gold circle tickets are also available for $104. All prices include applicable facility fees. Additional service charges may apply. Tickets may be purchased in person at the State Theatre Box Office (805 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, 55402), online at HennepinTheatreTrust.org, by calling 1.800.982.2787 or visiting a Ticketmaster Center.