Charanga America

Bronx-based Charanga America were one of the premier charangas in New York City during the late '70s and early '80s, and though their profile waned over the years as the dance style fell out of style, the group remained fitfully active on-stage in the decades that followed. The band was formed in 1977 and recorded albums for El Sonido Records, Top Hits, Combo, and El Abuelo. Their biggest hit was "Ayúdame San Antonio" (1978), while a cover of the Doors' "Light My Fire" (1985) was perhaps their most curious one. ~ Jason Birchmeier