Biography

Los Kjarkas is a Bolivian band from the Capinota Province in the department of Cochabamba, one of the most popular Andean folk music 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". Don Omar's "Taboo" and Jennifer Lopez's single "On the Floor" also sample "Llorando se fue". After a successful lawsuit, Kaoma paid up and licensed the song. Kjarkas have also founded two schools teaching Andean folk music: the Musical School of Kjarkas (Lima, Peru) and La Fundación Kjarkas (Ecuador). They have toured across Japan, Europe, Scandinavia, the United States, South America and Australia and they have composed over 350 songs composed. Los Kjarkas are the most successful folk band from Bolivia.