Chakachas

Formed: 1958 in Belgium

User rating:

4 Ratings

Rate this artist:

Genre: R&B, World

Group Members: Gaston Bogaert, Kari Kenton

Biography: Best known for their near-pornographic funk classic "Jungle Fever," the Chakachas were actually a group of Belgian-based studio musicians. Led by Gaston Boogaerts, who served as the group's arranger, the Chakachas first appeared during the early '60s, recording a playful mixture of Latin music, jazz, ...Read full biography

Key AlbumsSee all albums (8)

Jungle Fever

Released: 1971

Label: Dusty Groove

Critics' Rating:

Any music fan that digs the Latin music sounds of the 1970s from late pachuco soul to Latin funk and disco and salsa, or, any serious fan of sampledelia in hip-hop circles knows the single "Jungle Fever" ...Read full review

Los Chakachas [1961]

Released: 1961

Label: RCA Victor

Critics' Rating:

Chakachas are best known for the sultry funk classic "Jungle Fever," but their typical sound, even on the Jungle Fever album, is evident on 1961's Los Chakachas. (There is also a very rare album with a ...Read full review

More Chakachas albums: Main Albums (4), Compilations (1), Singles & EPs (3)

Similar ArtistsSee all artists (298)