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01. Jeunesse Vauclin - Barel Coppet et Mister Lof
02. Jet Biguine - Les Loups Noirs D'Haïti
03. Abel Zénon - Pas O Soué La
04. Raphaël Zachille - Manzè Mona
05. Robert Mavounsy Quartet - Henri Te Vlé Mayé
06. L'Orchestre Jeunesse de Paul-Emile Haliar - La Vie Critique
07. Orchestre Combo Zombi et Michel Yéyé - Mussieu A Têt’a Poisson La
08. Les Kings - Oriza
09. Claude Rolcin et Le West Indian Combo - Colas-La
10. Anzala, Dolor, Vélo - Ti Fi La Ou Té Madam’
11. Les Leopards - D’Leau Coco
12. Ensemble La Perfecta - Jojo
13. Le Ry-co Jazz - Dima Bolane
14. Lola Martin - Edamise Oh!
15. Les Aiglons de Basse Terre - Chombo Meringue
16. Les Gentlemens - Son Tambou La
17. L'Ensemble Abricot - Chonga
18. Francisco - Fileo
19. Monsieur Dolor et Les Guitar Boys - Panty
20. Robert Loison - Jean Fouillé, Pie Fouillé
ARTIST
TITLE
Tumbele! Biguine, Afro & Latin Sounds
FORMAT
CD

LABEL
CATALOG #
SNDW 017CD SNDW 017CD
GENRE
RELEASE DATE
7/13/2018

...From The French Caribbean, 1963-74. 2009 release. Often overlooked in the English-speaking Caribbean, the scattering drums and soaring clarinets of the biguine ruled the airwaves and dancefloors of Martinique and Guadeloupe in the 1960s. This album showcases the vibrancy of the scene on the islands in the '60s and '70s -- a scene that would go on to develop the all-conquering sound of zouk in the '80s. Uptown bands like Ensemble La Perfecta and Les Loups Noirs combine heavy rhythms and psychedelic effects in an inimitable style -- check out the crazed "Jet Biguine" for a better idea. The deep and introspective sounds of Monsieur Dolor and Guadeloupean hero Robert Loison show the deep African roots of the music -- songs born out of the plantations, with an insistent rhythm and mournful vocals that are unique to these islands. Overlooked outside of Paris, Montreal, and the French Caribbean for many years, this collection redresses the balance by presenting the vital sounds of Martinique and Guadeloupe -- missing pieces of the musical jigsaw puzzle of the Caribbean. CD includes a 24-page booklet with detailed historical notes and rare photos. Features Barel Coppet et Mister Lof, Les Loups Noirs D'Haïti, Abel Zénon, Raphaël Zachille, Robert Mavounsy Quartet, L'Orchestre Jeunesse de Paul-Emile Haliar, Orchestre Combo Zombi et Michel Yéyé, Les Kings, Claude Rolcin et Le West Indian Combo, Anzala, Dolor, Vélo, Les Léopards, Ensemble La Perfecta, Le Ry-co Jazz, Lola Martin, Les Aiglons de Basse Terre, Les Gentlemens, L'Ensemble Abricot, Francisco, Monsieur Dolor et Les Guitar Boys, and Robert Loison.