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Chakachas was a sextet of Belgian studio musicians, all middle-aged and married, who got together, recorded some sides and then went their separate ways. First time on CD for this tripped-out Latin classic from the 70s - a huge global hit for the Belgian group Chakachas, and used in countless soundtracks and hip hop samples over the years. Jungle Fever is probably best remembered for its title hit - a mad bit of funk with pounding drums, heavy breaks, and some of the sexiest mutterings ever set to wax. But the rest of the album is equally great too - and offers a slightly different take on Latin music than you might get from a US group at the time. Rhythms are bold, horn parts are odd, and the vocals sometimes come across more like an instrument than a singer - snapped in the groove with a real sense of tightness that goes way beyond language. Euro funk maestro Nico Gomez penned a few tunes for the set - and the album's an instant party from the get-go!
Condition:NEW. Brand New Factory Sealed
TRACK LISTINGS
Disc 1
1 Chica Chica Bau Bau (3:46)
2 Un Rayo del Sol (2:49)
3 Cha Ka Cha (2:21)
4 Latin Can Can (3:58)
5 Yo Soy Cubano (2:43)
6 Eso Es el Amor (2:50)
7 Harlem Noturne (3:31)
8 Ay Mulata (3:05)
9 El Canyon Rojo (2:34)
10 El Rico Son (3:13)
11 Jungle Fever (4:23)
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