 They are cousins from Nîmes, France, who have been playing together since they were 14 years old.Described as a cross between the Gipsy Kings and Buena Vista Social Club, the group blends Cuban music, rumba catalana and flamenco (primarily rumba flamenca) and features a touch of North African influence.After backing flamenco artists including Manitas de Plata and Paco de Lucía, they formed the group Alabina with vocalist Ishtar.