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Disques Debs International, Vol. 1 (2lp)
'AN ISLAND STORY: BIGUINE, AFRO LATIN & MUSIQUE ANTILLAISE 1960-1972' - The first ever compilation series to access the archives of one of the greatest of all French Caribbean labels, Disques Debs out of Guadeloupe. Set up by the late Henri Debs during the late '50s, the label and studio has continued for over 50 years, releasing over 300 7" singles and 200 LPs, covering styles varying from early biguine and bolero to zouk and reggae. Debs played a pivotal role in bringing the créole music of Guadeloupe and Martinique to a wider international audience. Volume 1 of this series marks the first decade of the label's existence and takes in big band orchestras, home-grown stars, touring bands and a new generation that would emerge at the end of the '60s. TRACKS: 01. Daniel Forestal Et Sa Guitare - Ces P'Tits Je T'Aime 02. Casimir Lètang - Travail Zènfants! Chantez Après! 03. Cyril Diaz Et Son Orchestre - Feeling Happy 04. Georges Tinedor Et Manuela Pioche - Colliè Et Zanno 05. Henri Debs Quintet - Douce Kombass 06. Joseph Lacides - Mr. Morin 07. Geno Exile - Lan Misè 08. Dolor Et Les Diables Du Rythme - Salvana 09. Syndey Lèrèmon Et Ses Amis Du Calvaire Baie-Mahault - You You Matayango 10. Raymond Cicault Et Son Orchestre Volcan - A Mon Ami Lucien Jolibois 11. Orchestre Esperanza Et Jean Leroy - Ou Pas Bel 12. Henri Debs Sextet Et Paul Blamar - Moin Çé On Maléré 13. Le Ry-Co Jazz - Si I Bon Di I Bon 14. Remy Mondey - Meringue Mondey 15. Henri Guedon Et Les Contesta - Van Van 16. Les Shupa Shupa D'Haiti - Batterie Shupa 17. Paul Blamaret Vèlo - Lovency 18. Eric Virgal - Stanislas 19. Les Aiglons - Les Aiglons Ka Satisfait 20. Tutus De La Guyane - Nanao Nanao 21. Guy Conquette - Assez Fait Cancan