Gipsy Kings recorded their first two albums, Allegria (1982) and Luna de Fuego (1983).

Despite strong support from personalities such as Brigitte Bardot and Francis Lalanne, the group was unable to break through, and Canut and Patchaï left the band.

[citation needed] Reyes continued his musical activities in various other groups, playing mainly at private parties.

[citation needed] In 1989, he released his first solo album, Bolero, a tribute to Maurice Ravel.

Reyes was not involved in these recordings, but he joined the group for the world tour following the release of Mosaïque.