Los del Mar

Los del Mar (Spanish for those from the sea, referring to Marbella) was a short-lived Canadian music duo, best known for their 1995 cover version of the Los del Río 1993 song "Macarena", which was included on their album Macarena: The Hit Album.

Their version peaked at No. 2 in Australia and No. 4 in France, and just missed the top 40 of the UK Singles Chart,[1] peaking at number 43 while the Los Del Río version reached number 2.

Member Pedro Castaño is still touring with this song.

They are specialized in Andalusian folk music, especially sevillanas, the most typical light music of Andalusia.

Discography

Albums

Studio albums

Title Year Peak chart positions
CAN
[2]
Macarena: The Hit Album 1995 11
Viva Evita 1996
Los Del Mar Feat. Josè Garcia 1997
Are You Ready For This 1997
Phase 2 2004

Compilation albums

Title Year
The Best Of 2002

Singles

Title Year Peak chart position Album
CAN
[3]
AUS
[4]
NZ
[5]
UK
[6]
US
[7]
Macarena 1995 62 2 22 43 71 Macarena: The Hit Album & Los Del Mar Feat. Josè Garcia
“Maria Madalena” 1996 Viva Evita
“Oh Maria” 1997 Los Del Mar Feat. Josè Garcia
“Do Wah Nanny”
“Ooh La La La” 2000
“Kiss Kiss On A Saturday Night”
“Papi Chulo” 2004 Phase 2

References

  1. ^ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 329. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
  2. ^ RPM. https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/RPM/90s/1995/RPM-1995-09-18.pdf pg. 9. Retrieved December 31, 2025.
  3. ^ RPM. https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/RPM/90s/1995/RPM-1995-06-11.pdf pg. 6. Retrieved December 31, 2025.
  4. ^ Australian charts. http://australian-charts.com/weekchart.asp?year=1996&date=19960908&cat=s Retrieved December 31, 2025.
  5. ^ New Zealand charts https://charts.nz/weekchart.asp?year=1996&date=19960915&cat=s Retrieved December 31, 2025
  6. ^ UK Charts https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/singles-chart/19960714/7501/ Retrieved December 31, 2025
  7. ^ Billboard. https://elpee.jp/hot100/week/1996-09-07 Retrieved December 31, 2025.