Los Piojos was an Argentine rock band formed in Buenos Aires, known for blending elements of rock, blues, reggae and traditional Latin rhythms into a distinctive urban sound. Emerging in the late 1980s and achieving prominence through the 1990s and 2000s, the group incorporated energetic guitar work, harmonica, and passionate, often streetwise vocals, with lyrics reflecting everyday life and social themes. Their music combined rock structures with folkloric and Afro-Caribbean influences, and their performances were noted for a lively, communal atmosphere. Over their decades of activity they became a significant presence in Argentina’s rock scene.