King Africa Paquito El Chocolatero -

: Gustavo Pascual Falcó composed the original pasodoble in the summer of 1937 in Alicante, Spain.

Paquito El Chocolatero - song and lyrics by King Africa - Spotify King Africa Paquito El Chocolatero

While the original was an orchestral staple at the Moros y Cristianos festivals, King Africa (led by Argentine artist Alan Duffy) gave it a dance-floor makeover. : Gustavo Pascual Falcó composed the original pasodoble

: The version features aggressive beats, energetic shouting (typical of King Africa's style), and repetitive synth hooks. especially in Spain and France

: The song became a hallmark of "Summer Hits" ( Canción del Verano ), especially in Spain and France, often accompanied by a specific choreographed row-dance. Cultural Legacy