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Los Chakachas is a Belgian-based group of Latin soul and Afro-Cuban studio musicians, founded in 1958 by bandleader and percussionist. The original lineup included Kari Kenton (vocals) from Cuba, a Dutchman from Liège on saxophone, and musicians on trumpet, piano, guitar and backing vocals, and bass guitar. 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, featuring session musicians who were also part of other bands or projects. The new Chakachas blended Latin, soul, funk, jazz, and Afro styles, with the bulk of their songs provided by key contributors. Their biggest hit, "Jungle Fever," was released in 1970. The group also recorded under the name Los Chicles.

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