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In 1981, the Bolivian folk group released a song called "Llorando se fue" (Crying He/She Left). Unlike the high-energy club hit we know, the original was a sad, slow track performed in the Saya rhythm, featuring traditional panpipes and a deeply nostalgic tone. The French Connection
Sensing a hit, they returned to France, formed the group —featuring lead singer Loalwa Braz —and recorded their version without permission from the original Bolivian songwriters. They even registered the song under a pseudonym, Chico de Oliveira , to claim the royalties. Global Fever and the "Forbidden Dance"
: As the song topped charts worldwide, Los Kjarkas realized their melody had been taken. They successfully sued the producers, eventually winning 50% of the song's revenue and securing proper credit for the Hermosa brothers. A Tragic Ending