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Chackachas is a Belgian-based group of Latin soul and Afro-Cuban studio musicians, founded in 1958 by bandleader (percussion). The original lineup featured Kari Kenton (vocals) from Cuba, a saxophonist from Liege, a trumpeter, a pianist, a guitarist with backing vocals, and a bass guitarist. Most members were native to Schaarbeek, a district of Brussels, or nearby Charleroi, Willebroek, and Liège. After a musical hiatus in the mid-sixties, the band reassembled with a new lineup and a different sound, consisting of session musicians involved in various other bands and projects. The new Chakachas blended Latin, soul, funk, jazz, and Afro styles, with most of the songs provided by (names not specified). Their biggest hit, "Jungle Fever," was released in 1970. The Chakachas also recorded under the name Los Chicles.

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