The Chakachas

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The Chakachas were a Belgian based group of Latin Soul studio musicians. Also known as Les Chakachas, Los Chakachas, or Los Chicles, they were formed by bandleader Gaston Bogaert, ex-Los Juano Boengs and The Continentals, percussion (conga and tumba); Tito Puente's singer wife Kari Kenton, vocals and maracas; Vic Ingeveldt (a Dutchman from Liege), saxophone; Charlie Lots, trumpet; Christian Marc, piano; Henri Breyre, guitar and backing vocals; and Bill Raymond, bass guitar. All were native to Schaarbeek (a district of Brussels), or nearby Charleroi, Willebroek and Liege. History They started out in the late 1950s, and had a Belgian #1 in 1958 with "Eso es el amor", which was sung in Spanish. In 1959 they recorded "Rebecca" (a.k.a. "Rebekka"), featured in the film The Battle of Algiers. In 1962, they crept into the UK Singles Chart for the first time with "Twist Twist", which reached #48.[1] Although they issued numerous recordings, they are best remembered as a one-hit wonder for their hit disco single "Jungle Fever" from 1971,[2] which sold over one million copies in the United States, and was awarded a gold disc by the R.I.A.A. in March 1972.[3] It also reached #8 in the US Billboard Hot 100. In the UK it fared less well: despite some airplay soon after release it was later pulled from airplay by the BBC, which took exception to the song's moaning and heavy breathing. It peaked at #29.[1] The song was featured in the movie Boogie Nights. It was sampled on the song "Put

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Chakachas

Jungle Fever

Boogie Nights / Music From The Original Motion Picture

Chakachas (2023 Remaster)

The Best Of Chakachas

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Funky Chicken: Belgian Grooves From The 70's

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GTA SA Master Sounds 98.3

Boogie Nights

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Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas

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Sampled! (Jazz Club)

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GTA: San Andreas RIPPED Soundtrack

Master Sounds 98.3

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