Flamenco Guitar

Here is the opening of Moorea by Gipsy Kings. We will look at the chord progression and then the chord riff that is played above that. The Gipsy Kings were a popular Latin group of the 90s (though they are still around today), they helped to popularise Latin guitar, combining flamenco and South American elements. Their popular hits include Bamboleo, Moorea and Djobi Djoba.

The chord progression is quite unusual but it is really quite effective and creates a nostalgic mood. Here is the chord progression.