Kaoma | |
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| Origin | Paris, France[1] |
| Genres | Lambada, worldbeat |
| Years active | 1989–1999 2006–2009 |
| Labels | Epic, Atoll |
| Past members | Loalwa Braz Chyco Dru Jacky Arconte Jean-Claude Bonaventure Michel Abihssira Etna Brasyl Dyami Alan Hoy |
| Website | Kaoma Website |
Kaoma was a French-Brazilian band formed in January 1989. by French producers Jean Georgakarakos and Olivier Lorsac to promote the song "Lambada". Loalwa Braz was hired to sing lead vocals, other musicians were Chyco Dru (bass), Jacky Arconte (guitar), Jean-Claude Bonaventure (keyboard), Michel Abihssira (drums and percussion) and Fania (backing vocals). Dru is from Martinique, Arconte from Guadeloupe, and Braz from Brazil.