Kid Creole and the Coconuts is an
American musical group created and led by
August Darnell. Its music incorporates a variety of styles and influences, in particular a mix of Disco and
Latin American, South American,
Caribbean,
Trinidadian,
Calloway styles and conceptually inspired by the
big band era. The Coconuts are a glamorous trio of female backing vocalists whose lineup has changed throughout the years.