could I get a track ID for this one? it's so beautiful

pure haunting art....a voyage to the well-known land of everlasting harmony nd happyness

The innovative, radical soul of Guadeloupe explored across thirty years of contemporary gwoka music.

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As Guadeloupean vocalist and composer Marie-Line Dahomay writes in her liner notes to the compilation, gwoka is more than a style of music, it is “a way of living and thinking.”

Rooted in the social, musical and ritual practices of enslaved African people and their descendants on Guadeloupe, gwoka has always sought to express the spirit of independence and resistance authentic to the island.

Building on its traditional call-and-response form and the ideas of pivotal figures like Gérard Lockel and Christian Laviso, modern gwoka evolved throughout the second half of the twentieth century to include funk, jazz and electronic influences.

Defined by its propensity for innovation and experimentation, this compilation charts the most radical changes to modern gwoka, capturing a sensory riot of traditional répertoires, rhythms and makè techniques fused with a rich seam of genre-defying experimentation.

Whether heard in the deeply cosmic, spiritual music of Dao, Freydy Doressamy and Gaoulé Mizik, or the jazz funk inflections of Gui Konket and Horizon, the music here is united by the feeling of santiman ka, crucial not only to gwoka music but the identity of Guadeloupe at large.

As co-curator Cédric Lassonde writes: “What unifies these selections is the depth of the compositions, the experimentation around the santiman ka, and the spirit of resistance and liberation against slavery, be it modern or ancestral. With a thirst for innovation typical of the island’s creole culture, the ka spirit is deeply rooted in collective history and in a quest for identity.”

Co-curator Brandon Hocura continues: “The creative energy of these musicians is powerful and demonstrates a universal pursuit of resistance, freedom and identity. Their voices are distinct, but the chorus rises high and carries their message far across the sea.”

Released on double LP, L’Esprit Ka: New Directions in Gwoka Music from Guadeloupe 1981-2010 is the first compilation of its kind to bring the sound of modern gwoka to a wider audience, with many of the musicians features still active today.

Presented with typical attention to detail, the release features a specially commissioned essay by Guadeloupean musician Marie-Line Dahomey, and extensive liner notes from Cédric Lassonde and Séance Centre’s Brandon Hocura. 

True to the hybrid nature of the music, the compilation seeks not to provide a definitive sound, but express the variety of contemporary forms gwoka has grown to take. Just as Guadeloupean trailblazers Kassav fused gwoka with funk and cadence to create zouk, so did the musicians on this collection push gwoka in new directions rarely heard beyond its shores.

In the words of Gérard Lockel, “gwoka is the soul of Guadeloupe”.

Lèspri Ka : New Directions in Gwo Ka Music from Guadeloupe 1981-201

Dao - Chen'n La

Sélection 100% 45 Tours Rare Grooves From French Caribbean(Biguine, Rumba, Mazurka, Compas, Tumbélé,...)!

Rare Grooves On 45s From French Caribbean(Biguine, Rumba, Mazurka, Compas, Tumbélé,...)

Francisco "Biguine - Lélé"

All shapes of vintage tropical joy, from original vinyl. 
This series is a work of passion, if you dig on it, please leave a comment :-) Give a shout out to your networks and share the pleasure. 
For a DL, ask. 

Keep it SUBtropical!

Tracklist: 

1)Abel Zenon Y Son Orchestre-Vini Voue Yo
2)Ti Celeste-Messieu Mesdames
3)Roaring Lion-Carnival Long Ago
4)L'Ensemble Abricot-Sandra
5)Les Vikings D'Haiti-Ti Marlene
6)Scorpio-Ti Lu Lu Pe
7)Swinging Stars Of Dominica-Las Mal Parle
8)Vikings Martinique-Nidia
9)Les Loups Noirs-747 Biguine
10)Les Hamsters-Hamsters Frappe
11)Matata-Beautiful Burra
12)Muyei Power-Ben Ben Bee
13)Sartana Et Son Groupe Mistral-Information Par Le Mistral
14)Ti Celeste-Le Guadeloupe Moin River Mi Moin 
15)Midnight Groovers-Talon Haut
16)Nhu De Ped'Bia-Arbe De Cadjau
17)Longino-Cascabudjo
18)JOnh-Nha Balanta
19)Bulimundo-Santo Antoni La Belem
20)Gnonnas Pedro & His Dadjes Band International-Fini Les Pave's

Ti Tropique, Shape 01

"Antilles Chéries" selected by Emile omar
Foundation Dance Music From the Caribbean
HAITI - GUADELOUPE - MARTINIQUE - DOMINIQUE
sortie CD/Digital le 27.05.16 - Double LP octobre 16
spotify : https://open.spotify.com/album/11DyRgPu2XHyUt72U2gMKH
Itunes store : https://itunes.apple.com/fr/album/antilles-cheries-compa-cadence/id1110403060

release party le 7.6.16 tropical discoteq @ à la folie paris
Distribué par L'AUTRE DISTRIBUTION - un disque fanon records

Avec Simon Jurad - Toto necessite - Black Affairs - Experience 7 - Les Maxel's - Rodrigue Millien - Selecta martinique - Vikings Martinique - Combo Créole - Gervais Nerva - Coupé Cloué - Belles Combo

Simon Jurad - Si Bon Di Bon - Antilles Chéries Selected By Emile Omar - 96k - Fanon Records

"Fully remastered percussion and drum machine workouts from late 80s and early 90s Guadeloupe".
The second installment in the Sofrito Percussions Series: an EP showcasing tracks from pivotal Guadeloupean singer and percussionist Erick Cosaque and his group Voltage 8, combining virtuoso percussion ane drum machine experiments.

Format: 12" Vinyl
Release date: early September 2017


SSS017 Kaloukera Percussions EP

Erick Cosaque & Voltage 8 // Bazouka (B2)

It's been a while since we didn't post music or mix on Soundcloud, so here is a small selection of our latest finds from Guadeloupe and Martinique that we wanted to share with you ! 

If you liked our Kouté Jazz compilation I guess you will enjoy this selection with Bago, Jean-Rémy Guédon, Edmond Mondésir, Béliz, Gwakasonne & Sadi Lancréot 

DD

JAZZ & TRADITION - A Selection of Gwo Ka Jazz & Bèlè Jazz

Guy Conquette: Assez Fait Cancan
Les Juniors: Tumbélé Des Juniors
Les Leopards: Jojo Pas Derange Moin
Raphael Zachille et Son Orchestre: Sirop Guadeloupe
Joby Valente: Ay Promne Missie
Henri Guedon Et Su Contesta: Van Van
Ritmo Cubano: Shing A Ling
Raymond Cicault & Ses Etoiles: La Jeunesse En Action
Roger Jaffory alias Paco et l'Orchestre Cachunga: Oye, Mi Consejo
Monsieur Letang: Ce Moin Caso
Les Rapaces: Rose-Marie
Ambiance Jazz: Improvisation Sud
Les Maxel's: Fo Nous Travail
Les Bois Sirop: Je Voudrais Danser Avec Toi
Ensemble Perfecta: Danse
Galaxy: Message Pou Peup Noue La
Les Malavoi: La Vie La-Haut
Henri Guedon: La Pli
Andre Redo et ses Guitars Boys: Bésombé 


Ti Punch, s'il vous plait

3 more afro latin edits that I have been using in my sets over the  last year. please check out the original artists like a nice person. You can DL WAV from my bandcamp page if you like 
or free MP3 here... https://theartistunion.com/tracks/1f3bbd

Alain D'Alexis (Les Aiglons) - Cuisse Lá (Waggles Reskank)Free MP3

Chaque samedi, PAM Club vous invite à danser chez vous en vous proposant les mixes de ses amis DJ. Cette semaine c'est Franck Descollonges qui passe derrière les platines avec une sélection biguine et jazz créole de haut vol. Grand collectionneur de vinyles, il nous fait l'honneur de sortir ses plus belles perles de jazz créole et biguine antillaise.

Article : https://pan-african-music.com/pam-club-1-franck-descollonges/

TRACKLIST
Robert Mavounzy – Serpent maigre
Gerard Copet – la fête gondeau
Pierre Rassin – ti William
Serge Christophe – la sicrier
Geno exilie – tou ti crab derho
Casimir letang – travail z’enfants
Paul Émile Haliard
Maurice Alcindor
Lotus jazz – an nou allé courir vidé
Josy Masse – appiye
Ti Celeste – moin envie dansé belle biguine
Mahy – Antilles méchant bateau
Alain Jean marie – Mi belle journée
Francisco – Ban moin en Tibo
Guadeloupe Reflexions – Eduardo soprano latino
Solon Goncalves – biguine créole

PAM Club : Franck Descollonges - Biguine & Creole Jazz

Adieu Marie-Galante / Adieu Le Poète Casimir Létang (1935-1996)

Casimir Létang Et Ses Bongonzons (Vocals: Georges Tinédor & Manuela Pioche) - Collié Et Zanno

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