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
: It featured two young children, Chico and Roberta , dancing on a beach, which became one of the most iconic music video images of the late '80s.
Released in July 1989, "Lambada" became an overnight sensation.