Los Kjarkas

Bolivian Andean music group with more than half a century of career, coming to Madrid's Palacio Vistalegre to celebrate 55 years in music.

Los Kjarkas are a Bolivian group regarded as a benchmark for the music and culture of their country, and one of the most influential folk music ensembles in Latin America. Over more than half a century they have built a sound of their own out of traditional Andean rhythms and instruments, with recognisable melodies, carefully crafted vocal harmonies and lyrics with an expressive tone.

One of their songs, "Llorando Se Fue", provided the basis for Kaoma's creation of the lambada craze, and various international performers have since covered it. Other songs in their repertoire have become anthems for a large part of the Bolivian public and audiences in other countries.

Their career has taken them to perform thousands of concerts across Latin America, North America, Europe and Asia. In Madrid they are presenting a concert at the Palacio Vistalegre to celebrate their 55 years in music. The venue hosts concerts and shows in the capital.