For today, I’d like to share with you “Pele Rein“, an explosive deep 70s Island Cadence Compas Soul track from Haiti (West Indies) with nervous guitar parts & biguine flavors, taken from the first LP recorded in the early 70s by the legendary Haitian band “Les Loups Noirs” (“The Black Wolves”) on the mythical local label “Ibo Records“.

Led by Gardner Lalanne, the band included some Haitian great figures as Bob Jasmin & Joël Benoit under the orchestration of Oge Longueforce.

Really hard to find nowadays, this LP is always a Tropical sure shot every time I play it it clubs !

Hope you’ll like it – Enjoy !

 Les Loups Noirs – Pele Rein (Haiti, 1970, Ibo Records)

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For today, I wanted to share with you “Amor En Cha Cha Cha“, a storming Caribbean Cha Cha Cha Latin Guaguanco Soul track, taken from the first LP of the band “Ensemble Tropicana“, that begun as the live band of Michel Colas’ club “La Cocoteraie” in Martinique (French West Indies), formed in 1964 by the mythical Haitian composer & musician Felix Guignard.

Shortly after, the band moved to Guadeloupe (French West Indies) to play at Georges Brival’s club “La Bananeraie” under the name “Ensemble Tropicana de La Martinique”.

Recorded a few years later in 1967, this LP includes legendary musician from the French West Indies, such as Michel Desgrottes (arrangements) and Gary French & Joseph “Jo” Lavaud on the vocals.

Splendid LP from start to finish, a great example of the musical blend of musical genres in the Antilles during this era, especially the strong Cuban/Latin influences – Enjoy !

Ensemble Tropicana – Amor En Cha Cha Cha (Martinique, 1967, Disques Antibo)

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For today, I wanted to share with you “Yo Te Di Moin“, a sublime catchy Caribbean Gwoka Belè Biguine Jazz from Martinique (French West Indies) with gorgeous piano & flute parts, taken from the 1st album of the band “Enco-Ti-Tac” (that could be translated by “more” in Creole language) recorded in 1983 and out on the French West Indian label “Touloulou“.

The band was leaded by Robert “Bob” Medas, and featured :

Robert Medas : Drums, Vocals, Producer ;

Eddy Marc : Flute, Vocals, Drum (Tambour) ;

Tony Lemony : Drums (Tambour, Ti Bois), Vocals ;

Georgy Bourdy, Patrick Sorrente : Drums (Tambour), Vocals ;

José Lancry (who also designed the album cover !) : Piano ;

Jean-Michel Edouard : Chak’chas, Vocals ;

Vocals : Gina Bourdy ;

Fred Claire : Bass ;

Highly recommended & now hard to find album as the three ones of the band, hope you’ll like it – Enjoy !

Enco Ti Tac – Yo Te Di Moin (Martinique, 1983, Touloulou)

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Following to this former article, I wanted to share with you for today, I wanted to share with you “Deliver Me“, a splendid bewitching Island Soul track from Guadeloupe (French West Indies) with Jazz flavors, taken from the first album of the Guadeloupean pianist, composer & arranger Roland Louis, and driven by Jocelyne Beroard’s angel voice (singer of the mythical West Indian band Kassav).

This now cult & ultra hard to find album includes some of the best musicians of that era from the French West Indies & France, such as :

Roland Louis : Keyboards ;

Jocelyne Beroard (from the band “Kassav”) : Vocals ;

Jean-Pierre Coco (from the band “Bozambo”) : Percussion ;

Serge Marne (from the band “Laser”) : Drums ;

Julien Tarquin : Bass, Vocals ;

Henry Bedin : Guitar ;

Cherry on the cake : this gorgeous artwork painted credited as from a mysterious “Joyce”… Maybe from Jocelyne Beroard herself ?

Hope you’ll like this new unearthed musical gem, Enjoy !

Roland Louis – Deliver Me (Guadeloupe, 1979, Productions RL)

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Following this former post, I wanted to share with you for today another masterpiece from Erick Cosaque, one of my favorite musicians from Guadeloupe island (French West Indies), recorded in France in 1978 with one of his early band, “Les Voltages 8“, that included some of the best Caribbean musicians from that era, such :

Erick Cosaque : Composition, Arrangements, Vocals ;

Christian Hubert Jean Romain : Percussion, Bass Guitar ;

Jean-Phlippe Ysmaël, Serge Marne : Drums ;

Henri Nanor : Backing Vocals, Cabasa ;

Francis Dendele : Percussion [Solo] ;

Metry-Avenant : Piano, Synthesizer ;

Michel Joiyo : Guitar, Bass Guitar ;

Jocelyn Sellapin : Percussion ;

Edouard Labor : Saxophone ;

Max Labor : Guitar ;

The song presented here, “Guadeloupe, Île de Mes Amours“, is an awesome melancholic Island Soul Jazz track with beautiful deep saxophone parts, dealing about the Caribbean diaspora from the West Indies exiled to France from the 50s in order to look for work, and the difficulties they faced with, far away from their hometown.

Cherry on the cake : this cute artwork by painter Yves Bussy – Enjoy !

Erick Cosaque & Les Voltage 8 – Guadeloupe, Île de Mes Amours (Guadeloupe, 1978, Capriccio)

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For today, I wanted to share with you “Neg Souffran“, a killer uplifting Island Cadence Funk track from Martinique with deep Biguine Jazz flavors (listen at this awesome piano parts !), taken from the third and last album of the Martinican band “Super Sterne“, composed with the following musicians :

Denis Grambin ;

Eugène Sylvestre ;

Guillaume Lambert ;

Jean-Pierre Laigle ;

Pierre Sillon Loredon ;

Raymond Cinraul ;

Robert Sylvestre ;

Tropical stormer, always a great weapon when I play it in parties & clubs – Enjoy !

Super Sterne – Neg Souffran (Martinique, 1978, Disques Vacances)

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As a celebration of this Christmas Day 2024, I wanted to share with you for today “La Pli“, a super nice catchy syncopated Island Soul Cadence Biguine Jazz track from Martinique with beautiful violin & flute parts, recorded in the 70s by the mythical composer, musician, painter, sculptor and ceramist Henri Guedon !

Featuring legendary West Indian musicians such as Claude Vamur, Jean-Claude Naimro & Alain Jean Marie, this song includes the following musician :

– Lead Vocals, Arrangements, Composition, Percussions, Bells : Henri Guédon ;

– Chorus – Jackie Defoi, Jean Claude Naimro ;

– Drums, Congas, Drum [Tiboi] – Claude Vamur ;

– Organ [Eminent], Synthesizer : Alain Jean Marie ;

– Acoustic Guitar, Cuatro – Virgilio Araque Reyes ;

– Congas, Synth [Shasha] – Raymond Betzi ;

– Drums, Percussion – Alfred Varasse ;

– Electric Bass [Fender] – Philippe Neveu ;

– Flute, Chorus, Percussion – Clémente Lozano ;

– Harp [Indian] – Gerardo Servin ;

– Keyboards, Congas – Roland Malmin ;

– Mandolin, Violin : Maurice Lagier ;

– Maracas, Guiro, Chorus : Fabien Bannet ;

– Piano, Electric Piano [Rhodes] : Michel Pacquit ;

– Quena, Charango, Panpipes : Sergio Arriagada “Chiloe” ;

Really hard to find track, and you’ll never get deceived by an Henri Guedon recording  – Enjoy !

Henri Guedon – La Pli (Martinique, 1970s, Magic’ Tirerlir’ Disques)

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For today, I wanted to share with you “Choual Dam Ba Lad“, a fantastic deep rootsy frantic Cadence Folklore Biguine with a psychedelic swing, one of the multiple versions of the Haïtian Traditional song “Zanmi Camarade“, interpreted here by an Haitian Folkloric Troup leaded by Pierre Benedict Joseph, and recorded in 1974 during a trip of the band to Paris (France).

The band included :

Pierre Benedict Joseph : Leader, Flute, Saxophone ;

Louis Larose : Organ, Piano, Accordion ;

Dieujuste Dorlette : Bass Guitar ;

Ednor Cherisme (Percussions) ;

Mrs Louis Larose, Helene Joanis : Vocals, Chorus ;

Different & really hard to find beautiful LP from start to finish, hope you’ll like it !

Pierre Joseph & La Troupe d’Haïti – Choual Dam Ba Lad (Haïti, 1974, Song Records)

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For today, I wanted to share with you “Caramba“, a storming Tropical Cadence Latin track, recorded in the 70s by the Haitian band “Les Masterful d’Haiti” and only available on a compilation released on the legendary Guadeloupean record label “Disques Debs” (French West Indies).

Leaded by the composer & musician Pierre François Belony, the band included many great artists such as :

Leader, Bass : Pierre François Belony ;

Saxophone : Ernest Napoléon ;

Solo Guitar : Daniel Acloque ;

Rhythm Guitar : Sylfrid Roche ;

Organ, Vocal : Garçonnet Syllas ;

Drums : Sylvain Roche ;

Tambour : Yves Touzin ;

Gong, Vocal : Hugues Neconte ;

Vocals : Henry Demant ;

Cherry on the cake : this ultra cute cover art – Enjoy !

Les Masterful d’Haïti – Caramba (Haïti, 1970s, Disques Debs International)

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Following this former article, I wanted to share with you for today “Balade Dans La Foret D’Ajoupa Bouillon“, an incredible bewitching Soul Jazz Folk track with deep percussions from Martinique (French West Indies), taken from the first LP from the legendary flutist & poet Max Cilla recorded in 1981 on the French label “Apia“.

Backing Max Cilla, this album features many mythical musicians :

– Christian Bartouche : Bass ;

– Marie-Jo Prajet : Congas, Percussion [Ti Bois] ;

– Claude Vamur : Drums ;

– Sully Cally : Percussion [Tambour Bel Air] ;

– Michel Cilla ; Percussion [Tambour Di Bass] ;

– Patrick Theodose : Percussion [Tambour Ka] ;

– Eric Fleriag : Percussion [Ti Bois] ;

– Georges-Edouard Nouel : Piano ;

Cherry on the cake : the cover is designed by another great Martinican legend : the musician & poet Joby Bernabe – Enjoy !

Max Cilla – Balade Dans La Foret D’Ajoupa Bouillon (Martinique, 1981, Apia)

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Armand de Preseau