Tonino Baliardo is the founder and leader of the Gipsy Kings, renowned as a guitar virtuoso and a globally recognized composer. He is credited with composing and producing the group's greatest hits, including "Bamboleo" and "Djobi Djoba." The Gipsy Kings, celebrated as masters of gypsy music, have sold over 20 million albums worldwide and received numerous accolades, including gold, platinum, and diamond discs, a music victory in 1990, and a Grammy Award in 2013 for Best World Music Album with "Savor Flamenco."

Baliardo's work extends beyond the group, with notable collaborations such as remixing "Hotel California" for the film "The Big Lebowski" and contributing "You’ve Got a Friend in Me" to the Disney Pixar film "Toy Story III." Recently, he earned a platinum record for a duet with Takagi Ketra and a triple platinum record for "Ingobernable" with Tangana.

He has performed in prestigious venues worldwide, including Radio City Music Hall in New York, the Hollywood Bowl, the Greek Theater in Los Angeles, the Royal Albert Hall in London, and the Olympia in Paris. Baliardo emphasizes the universality of music, stating, "We started in Saint Tropez with our guitars and since then, we have traveled around the world. Music has no borders and our music is universal."

Family and tradition are significant to Baliardo, who has been performing with his sons Mikaël and Cosso Baliardo since 2014. He continues to tour globally, sharing his unique musical style with audiences everywhere.