HOW DID THE GK EVOLVE?
Their father, Jose Reyes, was already a famous singer in Southern France. He formed a group in 1975 with Paul, Canut, Nicolas, Patchai and his son-in-law, Chico, called Jose Y Los Reyes. Andre was still too young to participate. There are four CDs from this era which are highly recommended (see recommended music). One day at the Fete Des Stes Maries de la Mer, after Jose’s death, the Reyes brothers including Chico met up with their cousins, the Baliardo brothers. Their connection was magical and they continued to play together in Southern France.
