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Los Kjarkas

One of the best and most famous Bolivian bands.

12 years ago, April 15th 2012 No: 1 Msg: #154698 Delete Edit

Ali
Ali Watters

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Los Kjarkas is a Bolivian band from the Capinota Province in the department of Cochabamba, one of the most popular Andean pop bands in the country\'s history. An unauthorised translation of their song \"Llorando se fue\" by French producers Jean Karakos and Olivier Lorsac resulted in Kaoma\'s hit \"Lambada\".

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12 years ago, April 17th 2012 No: 2 Msg: #154863 Delete Edit

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

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Bolivian...definitely a touch of the Andes...takes me there. Reply to this

12 years ago, April 17th 2012 No: 3 Msg: #154870 Delete Edit

Ali
Ali Watters

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There's actually a bit of a story to this; back in 1988 my Dad worked in Ecuador for several months, he brought back the CD of Los Kjarkas along with pan pipes, and a little armadillo (wooden!) guitar. I tried to play the instruments and listened to the CD over and over. Probably one of the many little events that inspired me to travel as an adult.

In 2007 I went to Bolivia, and one of my most treasured possessions is a beautiful Charango that I brought there for $300 USD - the best quality I could find.... the sound is incredible. Reply to this

11 years ago, February 4th 2013 No: 4 Msg: #165940 Delete Edit

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Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

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We are doing some Bolivian research for the future and came upon this one. The music is similar in Peru but this has a different feel.

Same, same, but different.

[Edited: 2013 Feb 04 14:54 - D MJ Binkley:42569 ]

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11 years ago, February 4th 2013 No: 5 Msg: #165942 Delete Edit

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Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

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7 year old child prodigy.

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