Kid Creole and the Coconuts

Kid Creole and the Coconuts, formed in 1980 by August Darnell, is an American band that blends disco, Latin and Caribbean rhythms with big band and cabaret influences to create a theatrical pop sound. The group is characterized by brass-forward arrangements, tropical percussion, polished pop songwriting, and flamboyant stage personas and choreography that draw on vintage jazz, salsa, and funk elements.