It reached #1 in over 15 countries, including France (12 weeks), Germany, and Italy.
Kaoma’s producer, Jean-Claude Bonaventure, originally credited the song to a fictional composer named "Chico de Oliveira". This led to immediate legal action: Lambada - Original Mix
In 1984, the Peruvian group Cuarteto Continental released an upbeat version that introduced the signature accordion rhythm. It reached #1 in over 15 countries, including