"Biguine, afro & latin sounds from the French Caribbean, 1963-73" Soundway records presents overlooked and forgotten music from the Islands of Guadeloupe and Martinique. Lilting biguines meet heavy gwo ka drums and cr�ole soul collides with the rhythms of the carnival. Gatefold double vinyl. 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. Double gatefold vinyl. 1. Jeunesse Vauclin - Barel Coppet et Mister Lof 2. Jet Biguine - Les Loups Noirs D'Ha�ti 3. Pas O Sou� La - Abel Z�non 4. Manz� Mona - Rapha�l Zachille 5. Henri Te Vl� May� - Robert Mavounsy Quartet 6. La Vie Critique - L'Orchestre Jeunesse de Paul-Emile Haliar 7. Mussieu A T�t'a Poisson La - Orchestre Combo Zombi et Michel Y�y� 8. Oriza - Les Kings 9. Colas-la - Claude Rolcin et Le West Indian Combo 10. Ti Fi La Ou T� Madam' - Anzala, Dolor, V�lo 11. D'Leau Coco - Les Leopards 12. Jojo - Ensemble La Perfecta 13. Dima Bolane - Le Ry-co Jazz 14. Edamise Oh! - Lola Martin 15. Chombo Meringue - Les Aiglons de Basse Terre 16. Son Tambou La - Les Gentlemens 17. Chonga - L'Ensemble Abricot 18. Fileo - Francisco 19. Panty - Monsieur Dolor et Les Guitar Boys 20. Jean Fouill�, Pie Fouill� - Robert Loison