For today, I wanted to share with you “Evolution n°1“, an heavy Psychedelic Island Rock Soul Instrumental from Mauritius (Indian Ocean) with awesome guitar parts, taken from the 2nd single of the Mauritian band “The Features Of Life” recorded in the 70s on the well-known label “Disques Capricorne“.

The band included great artists from the Indian Ocean, such : Eric Nelson, Raoul Lacariate, Seekien, Atouck.

One of the heaviest song from Mauritius of that era, hope you’ll like it – Enjoy !

The Features Of Life – Evolution n°1 (Mauritius, 1970s, Disques Capricorne)

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For today, I wanted to share with you “N. A. Disco Party“, an deep Island Disco Reggae Synth Funk track from Guyana with instant catchy horns & synth parts, taken from the only LP recorded & released in 1979 by the Guyanese composer & musician Ivor Lynch.

This album includes the following musicians :

Backing Vocals : Eddie Clarke, Esme Lynch, Ivor Lynch ;

Bass : Eddie Clarke, Eldon Oliver ;

Drums : Errol Wise, Vonrick Maynard ;

Guitar : Eddie Clark, Ivor Lynch, Tony Voisin ;

Congo Drums : Jose ;

Percussion : Eddie Clarke, Ivor Lynch ;

Piano : Clive Bradley, Pelham Goddard ;

Saxophone : James Smart, Jude Bethel ;

Strings : Clive Bradley, Pelham Goddard ;

Synthesizer : Clive Bradley ;

Trumpet : Enirque Moore, Fortunia Ruiz ;

Super sweet groover, hope you’ll like it – Enjoy !

Ivor Lynch – N. A. Disco Party (Guyana, 1979, EPL Records)

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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 “Ain’t No Sunshine“, a splendid cover of Bill Withers‘ timeless hit, reinterpreted here in a beautiful & ultra groovy Island Soul Jazz way by the Dominican Diva Ophélia Olivaccé-Marie, taken from her only live album recorded in 1981 in Paris at the Theatre de la Renaissance concert hall.

One of my favorite version of this classic, hope you’ll like it – Enjoy !

Ophélia Olivaccé-Marie – Ain’t No Sunshine (Live Version) (Dominica, 1981, Apia)

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For today, I wanted to share with you “Latin Parang“, a sweet balearic Island Latin Soul Funk track backed with bewitching voices, one of its kind blend of Calypso, Soca, Disco & Folk flavors, taken from a very hard to find double sider recorded in 1980 by the mysterious composer & musician Colleen Grant (any infos are welcome !).

This title is referring to Parang music, a style of Folk music from Venezuelan and Colombian immigrants that came to the Caribbean, and evolved to include elements of Latin music, Disco and Soca. Although traditionally used to be played during the festive season in Trinidad and Tobago, Parang Music continues to heat up dancefloors all year round.

Hope you’ll like it, enjoy !

Colleen Parang – Latin Parang (Barbados, 1980, RH Productions)

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For today, I wanted to share with you “Avia Hilalao“, a super sweet Pop Soul Jazzy Folk track from Madagascar (Indian Ocean), taken from a single recorded in 1958 by the Madagascan duet “Les Barijaona“, composed by Barijaona & O’Suzy (Odette Suzana).

While they were giving some concerts in France in the early 60s, this song was plagiarized by Frank Sinatra‘s entourage, the composer & producer Clarence Carson Parks. Lawsuits took place, but the artists lost, and the song “Something Stupid” was released shortly after by Carson Parks in 1966 (credited as its original writer & composer !), and then released again the following year by Frank Sinatra & his daughter Nancy, and became an international hit.

One of a kind jewel from the Red Island, another historical & musical testimony of the wealth of this island – Enjoy !

Avia Hilalao – Les Barijaona (Madagascar, 1958, Ossian)

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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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For today, I wanted to share with you “Beliaw“, a deep sublime Cosmic Island Jazz Soul Modal track with Tropical Cadence flavors & crazy synth parts, taken from the only LP  released by the band “The Melting Pot” from Barbados, self-recorded in Martinique (French West Indies) in 1987 at the legendary “Hibiscus” recording studio.

Really hard to find obscure LP with a cute cover art, that I’m pleased to share with you – Hope you’ll like it, enjoy !

The Melting Pot – Beliaw (Barbados, 1987, The Melting Pot Self-Released)

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For today, I wanted to share with you “Doudou Créole“, an instant catchy breezy Island Zouk Boogie Soul track with Reggae flavors, taken from the only maxi single of the ephemera band “Milton“, that featured the best musicians from the French West Indies of that era, including several members of the mythical band “Kassav” from Antilles & Guadeloupe :

Arrangements : Jean-Claude Naimro ;

Lead Vocals : Patrick Saint-Eloi ;

Piano : Jose Bedin ;

Written-By : Eddy La Viny, Jean-Pierre Rascas ;

Summer anthem sweetness, recorded in 1988 in Paris (France) by the legendary French engineer Dominique Blanc-Francard at Continental Studio – Enjoy !

Milton – Doudou Créole (Martinique/Guadeloupe/France, 1988, IBO Production)

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Armand de Preseau