ChaChaChalina is a Dutch Latin band based in The Hague, founded in 2019 by singer and percussionist Chalina Smit and Venezuelan master percussionist Gerardo Rosales.
Their music combines Latin Jazz, salsa, son, and Cuban timba, with a strong New York salsa influence and an energetic, danceable sound.
After their debut EP Mira antes de saltar and their 2023 album El Reflejo, the group continues its musical journey with Mujeres Fuertes.
Mujeres Fuertes
Released in 2026, Mujeres Fuertes is an album inspired by women around the world and the strength, courage, equality, respect, and freedom they represent.
The album showcases the powerful vocals and conga playing of Chalina Smit, supported by an international ensemble of musicians. The music moves between Latin Jazz, salsa, and Afro-Caribbean rhythms, creating a vibrant and powerful sound.
Listen to “Mujeres Fuertes”
From the album Mujeres Fuertes, the title track brings together powerful vocals, congas, and an energetic Latin groove.
Tracklist
Mujeres Fuertes
La Voz
El Reflejo
Son de la Loma
Rumba Pa’ Mi
Mi Libertad
ChaChaChalina
Baila Conmigo
Mira Antes de Saltar