What kind of band this is
Janah & The Gypsies play rumba, flamenco and gypsy, the sound many people know from the Gipsy Kings. Two guitars set the rhythm, one voice goes over the top, and the room starts clapping along without being asked. It is not a tribute band. It is Janah's own band, with songs of their own such as In jouw ogen, their own take on the André Hazes classic Amor Amor Amor, next to Spanish classics and well-known sing-alongs.
With The Gypsies, Janah sings in Spanish, Dutch and English. A Dutch song on a rumba rhythm works better than you might expect: In jouw ogen is the proof.
The musicians
Popy Basily, lead guitar
Popy comes from a Sinti family where music has been made for generations. He picked up the guitar at eleven. He is the lead guitarist of the Basily Gipsy Band, which plays gypsy jazz in the tradition of the Hot Club de France, mixed with Balkan, blues and flamenco.
Jonay Guillermo, guitar
Jonay was born in Spain and played among the grown-ups as a small child, with his father leading the way. He lived in Spain for years and played there with the gitanos. His repertoire: swinging Spanish songs for young and old.
What they have done together
- A Spanish New Year's concert with flamenco, rumba and gypsy fiesta.
- The single and video In jouw ogen.
- A gypsy concert at De Vioolkist in Hilversum.
Where The Gypsies work best
- Weddings. Especially for the party, when the dance floor needs to fill. And at weddings with a Spanish-speaking family.
- Company parties and festivals. Live guitars stand out, also in a big room or outdoors.
- Dinner shows with a Spanish or Mediterranean menu.
- Theatre, for a whole evening of rumba and flamenco.
Solo or with The Gypsies?
Solo, Janah sings on his own to backing tracks. That fits anywhere and takes little space. With The Gypsies there are live musicians next to him: more warmth, more rhythm and more party, but you also need more room. Not sure? Describe your evening and the venue, and you'll get advice. More about Janah himself is on the English home page, and about Spanish evenings on Spanish-language singer.
What is needed
A performance with The Gypsies needs more space than a solo set, and power near the stage. Sound is agreed per venue: can the venue's system be used, or do they bring their own? That is settled beforehand, along with the time for setting up and a sound check.
What it costs
The price for Janah & The Gypsies is on request, because it depends on the length, the venue and the travel. For comparison: a 30-minute solo set by Janah starts from € 1,495 excl. VAT and Buma (Dutch music rights).
Watch more on the video page.
Frequently asked questions
Is Janah & The Gypsies a Gipsy Kings tribute band?
No. It is Janah's own band with songs of their own, such as In jouw ogen. The feel is the rumba and flamenco you know from the Gipsy Kings.
Who plays in The Gypsies?
Janah Louard (vocals) with guitarists Popy Basily (lead guitar) and Jonay Guillermo (guitar).
Which languages do they sing in?
Mostly Spanish, but also Dutch and English. In jouw ogen is a Dutch song on a rumba rhythm.
Which occasions suit The Gypsies?
Weddings, company parties, festivals, dinner shows with a Mediterranean theme and theatre evenings. Especially when you want people to dance.
How much space is needed?
More than for a solo set, because the guitarists stand next to Janah. Name the venue when you get in touch and you'll hear what is needed.
How do I book The Gypsies?
Send a WhatsApp message to +31 6 4004 8438 or an email to info@janahlouard.com with your date and venue, and mention The Gypsies.
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