The Gypsy Queens, the iconic original strolling band, has announced the release of its third studio album on 17th November 2023. Founded by Didier “Didi” Casnati and Phil Jones, the band has gone from busking in the streets of Nice to performing to 57 heads of states around the world. With a repertoire that spans an eclectic mix of musical favourites, the album features many of the bands long time collaborators and musical legends, combining to create a record sure to be a household favourite.
The Gypsy Queens draw from an extensive catalogue of classic songs, such as California Dreaming, Volare, Satisfaction, Aisha, Tutti Frutti as well as new favourites, including Pharrell William’s Happy, Enrique Iglesias’s Bailando, and Miley Cyrus’ Flowers, ensuring their entertainment spans generations.
The first studio album was produced by the celebrated four-time Grammy winner Larry Klein, and had guest appearances from an array of talent including Madeleine Peyroux, Booker T (of Booker T and the MG’s), “America” and Graham Nash (of Crosby, Stills, Young & Nash). Their second album “Lost in the Music” was released in 2014 and the Gypsy Queens were awarded “La Estrella de Oro”, a Spanish distinction for professional excellence.
‘Reminiscing with Friends’ is due for release in November 2023 and was produced again by the legendary Larry Klein. It features guest performances from music and acting greats, including Lulu, Tony Danza and Peter Noone, with James Gadson, Kirk Whalum and Dean Parks among the list of Los Angeles’ best recording musicians. The single ‘Oh Me Oh My’ with Lulu will be released 3rd November, while the first track on the album, ‘I’m into Something Good’ featuring Peter Noone, of the original Herman’s Hermits, alongside Didi Casnati’s vocals, is now available.
Didi Casnati, lead singer, guitarist and manager of The Gypsy Queens, said of the release: “It is unbelievable that we have been able to do a record with these incredible musicians and brilliant producer, and share the singing with some of my all time greatest heroes, Lulu, Tony and Peter. I can’t thank them enough! We are so excited to be able to share the sound of The Gypsy Queens with the world through this record, and we hope it brings listeners as much joy as it gave us to create it.”
The Gypsy Queens, the original strolling band, is set to release its third studio album, ‘Reminiscing with Friends’, on 17th November 2023. Produced by four-time Grammy winner Larry Klein, the album will feature guest performances from music and acting greats including Lulu, Tony Danza and Peter Noone, as well as Los Angeles’ best recording musicians. The first track on the album, ‘I’m into Something Good’ featuring Peter Noone, is now available, while the single ‘Oh Me Oh My’ with Lulu is set to be released on 3rd November. Founded by Didier “Didi” Casnati and Phil Jones, the band has gone from busking in the streets of Nice to performing to 57 heads of states around the world.
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