#gwoka

[fuchinobe]

Excursions in Gwoka vol​.​1 (2022, Beauty And The Beat, BATB 005)

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Linear notes by Cédric Lassonde:

“‘A Ka Titine’ has long been a staple at our Beauty & the Beat parties, a dancers’ favourite and one of those truly special records which have become part of the party’s DNA. This is gwoka from Guadeloupe, a term which not only designates an authentic music genre from the Caribbean island, but also a specific dance and more spiritually the soul and identity of a people. Lyrics often express the uniqueness of Guadeloupean culture, through the codes and metaphors of the Creole language, acting effectively as transmission of a collective history. Gwoka is made up of seven distinct rhythms, each of them used for different social occasions, from baptisms to funerals. ‘A Ka Titine’ is based on the driving toumblak rhythm, one which expresses love and happiness, and the most often heard in party situations. Gaoulé Mizik were a seminal outfit which released two cult albums in the late 80s, alternating between gwoka traditionnel and fusion experiments which they described as gwoka évolutif. ‘A Ka Titine’ is straight-up gwoka traditionnel, with legendary singer Michel Laurent at the peak of his powers. The “Titine” of the song is the name of the beach hut’s owner where Michel goes to have some fish, ends up drinking rum and playing dominoes, before almost getting killed in a brawl (!). Laurent is in raconteur mode, akin to the role of a griot in Africa, acting like a chronicler of his time and singing about everyday chores and social issues.”

#Michel Laurent #Gaoulé Mizik #Kay Suzuki #Gwoka #dub #world #folk

[stefanatlanten]

Deshaies, 11/2

Sista kvällen i Deshaies, sista kvällen i Karibien.

Den bjöd på fantastisk musik och underbar mat!

På väg mot en öl innan middag hörde jag ett gäng lira Gwo Ka på en restaurang i närheten. Gwo Ka (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gwo_ka) är en viktig del av den Guadeloupiska kulturen och identiteten! Sedan ett par år tillbaka också med på UNESCOs lista över "Intangible Cultural Heritage Lists".

Under carnevalerna spelas en del varianter av musiken och dansen, men denna kväll bjöd på alla sju varianter av rytmerna och flera spontana danser! Rejält röj!

Därefter var det middag på "La Kaz du douanier" lite längre ner på gatan, fantastisk mat, lokala råvaror, perfekt tillagade, kreolska rätter, men med en tvist! Kulinariskt bästa middagen i Karibien! Möjligen med undantag för någon Twister-måltid, vi åt väldigt bra på båten. Restaurangen hade, också denna, några foton från tv-serien uppsatta på väggarna där etablissemanget var scen för dramat. Lite kitschigt, men förbaskat god mat oavsett. Och förbaskat skickliga musiker på stället innan. Rejält röj. Mycket trevlig kväll. Fullträff som avslutning på min karibiska turné!

Imorgon är det dags att leta fram långbyxorna ur min digra packning. Det var ett tag sedan...

#atlantsegling #segling #carribbean #sail #sailing #guadeloupe #gwoka #music #deshaies

[pettybourgeoiz]

✰Bourgeoiz Music Discovery✰

#music discovery #music #spotify link #spotify #genres #french hip hop #gwoka #old school rap francais #music genres #music artists #lady laistee #song #et si ... ? #Bourgeoiz Music Discovery #MORE MUSIC ON MY BLOG

[lesondesmusicales]

Lèspri Ka : New Directions in Gwoka Music from Guadeloupe 1981-2010 de V.A.

#gwoka #guadeloupe #music #musique

[lecolibrix]

#lecolibrix #lh #zouk #ambiance tropical #seinemaritime #gwoka #carribeanlife

[clarisserambinaising]

#guadeloupe #french west indies #gwoka #racine #héritage #mizik

[folkfashion]

Guadeloupean girl, Guadeloupe, by Festival de Gwoka

#guadeloupean #guadeloupe #carribean #america #folk clothing #traditional clothing #traditional fashion #cultural clothing

[nianiba]

Kassav is an emblematic group in Caribbean music, its story begins with Pierre-Edouard Decimus, a member of Les VIKINGS, and Freddy Marshall, who conceive an innovative approach. Teaming up with Georges Decimus and Jacob Desvarieux, the group blends traditional Gwoka rhythms with modern techniques to create a new sound. Kassav emerges as an experimental concept, driven by reflection and a desire for progression. The first album, "Love and Ka Dance," is released in 1979.

Kassav evolves through various formations, exploring names like "Soukwé kò'w" or Kassav. The group stands out by predominantly performing live, recording numerous albums collectively and over thirty solo albums by its members . KASSAV was as well composed of Jocelyne Béroard , Jean Pierre Bélony, Patrick Saint Eloi, Jean Claude Naimro and Claude Villa . 

Kassav became a symbol of pride and recognition for Caribbean music, captivating an expanding audience in Guadeloupe, Martinique, France and worldwide and where it embodies an identifying culture for youth distant from their island origins. The initial albums, deemed "ethnic" by major labels, are produced by Caribbean record companies and distributed by Sonodisc. From 1984 to 1987, Kassav partners with GD Productions, gaining international recognition with the 1984 album "Zouk-la sé sel médikaman nou ni," there by popularizing the term "Zouk" for their musical style.

Since 1985, Kassav has toured the world, drawing massive crowds in Africa, the Caribbean, France, and beyond. Hits like "Kolé séré" and "Zouk-la sé sel médikaman nou ni" enjoy great success. Despite distribution challenges, their impact endures, even inspiring new dances and musical styles. The story of Kassav, which commenced three decades ago in the Caribbean islands, showcases a unique creative fusion and a lasting musical influence on a global scale.

Photography of KASSAV festival de cannes in 1984 - Photographer unknown 

#nianiba #Culturalhe #Culture #kassav #caribbean

[exxosmetkakola]

♻️ A l’initiative de Vee, j’ai réalisé une sélection spéciale commémoration du 10 Mai avec mes mélanges Kako de rigueur, du jazz caribbean, du Gwoka modenn au beat kréyol des Antilles, Soul, HipHop… …Des perles, des classiques, des introuvables ou des exclus, Il sera difficile pour shazam de vous aidez alors ne ratez pas ça! 😙👊🏽 Le combat pour le droit d’exister continue ,,BF! A plus la fanmi ! ✨💫 •••••••••••••••• [ @rinsefrance © Depuis 2006 en France métropolitaine, le 10 mai est la "Journée Nationale des Mémoires de la Traite, de l'Esclavage et de leurs Abolitions". Instituée il y a désormais plus de 15 ans, force est de constater qu'elle est peu médiatisée. C'est pourtant également une journée nécessaire de réflexion civique. À l'initiative de notre productrice @veethevibe , on revient pour la deuxième édition de ce takeover.. Rendez vous demain dès 14h en direct sur Rinse.fm ] •••••••••••••••• #rinsefm #mix #10mai #journéenationaledesmemoiresdelatraitedelesclavageetdeleursabolitions 😮‍💨 #slaverydaysareover #anticolo #prolocaux #justiceforallblacklives #taubira #mètkakolamusic #kakomizik #gwada #nina #yana #kréyòlpeople #kakomix #soopakongo #fusion #lokal #caribbean #tropicalgroove #africandiaspora #caribbeanbeat #beatmaker #deejay #musicproducer #worldbeat #urbanmusic #beats #kakoworld 🌍🌎🌏 ******** MORE ExXÒs Mix on: http://mixcloud.com/exxosmetkakola 🔥 (à France) https://www.instagram.com/p/CdW037RMtWL/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#rinsefm #mix #10mai #journéenationaledesmemoiresdelatraitedelesclavageetdeleursabolitions #slaverydaysareover #anticolo #prolocaux #justiceforallblacklives #taubira #mètkakolamusic #kakomizik #gwada #nina #yana #kréyòlpeople #kakomix #soopakongo #fusion #lokal #caribbean #tropicalgroove #africandiaspora #caribbeanbeat #beatmaker #deejay #musicproducer #worldbeat #urbanmusic #beats #kakoworld

[patrickduport]

GwoKa in Paris

#love #guadeloupe #music #drums

[ropeadope]

New Music | Jacques Schwarz-Bart

Jacques Schwarz-Bart has been at the center of several musical revolutions: Neo Soul next to D’angelo and Erika Badu, New Jazz as a founding member of Roy Hargrove's RH Factor, and he is a leading pioneer in the creation of two surging new styles: Gwoka Jazz, and Voodoo jazz, reuniting jazz music with its Afro-Caribbean and spiritual origins. Jacques’ impressionistic writing, powerful tone, and wide-ranging language – both lyrical and angular – have fueled a growing presence on the world stage.

Jacques Schwarz-Bart's new release will be his 11th. Entitled The Harlem Suite, it is a harvest of tunes and arrangements that celebrate each step OF his perilous but rewarding journey, from his native island of Guadeloupe to the heart of modern black music: Harlem, where he lived for 18 years.

The Harlem Suite by Jacques Schwarz-bart

"I started  playing the tenor sax at 24. Three years later, I quit my job at the French Senate to go to Berklee. At that point, coming to NY and playing with the likes of Roy Hargrove, D’Angelo, Meshell, Danilo Perez, was an impossible dream. And then it happened. Next to these giants, I started honing my playing and my musical vision."

The Harlem Suite portrays a modern jazz concept high in colors, built around powerful melodies,  infused with uplifting Afro Caribbean spirit, and dancing on a tapestry of poly rhythms. The line up includes Terri Lyne Carrington, Marcus Gilmore, Sullivan Fortner, Victor Gould, MattPenman, Reggie Washington, Arnaud Dolmen, Gregory Privat, Stephanie McKay, Malika Tirolien and Ivanna Cuesta.

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#IFTTT #ropeadope

[stefanatlanten]

Men jag har ju helt glömt bort carnevalsperioden på öarna! Den infinner sig nu! Börjar i slutet av januari och har sin kulmen och final i slutet av februari. Vid ett besök på en strand på norra delen av Grand-Terre, La Souffleur, möttes jag av ett röjigt gäng!

#atlantsegling #segling #carribbean #sail #sailing #guadeloupe #carneval #carnevale #gwoka

[pettybourgeoiz]

✰Bourgeoiz Music Discovery✰

#music discovery #music #spotify link #spotify #genres #french hip hop #gwoka #old school rap francais #music genres #music artists #lady laistee #song #outro #Bourgeoiz Music Discovery #MORE MUSIC ON MY BLOG

[don-atello-blog]

#guadeloupe #autodetermination #independance #monde

Hier soir, Monsieur T. Pélissier et son association ainsi que la ville de Baie-Mahault et la région Guadeloupe rendent un deuxième grand hommage au tambouillé Vélo : que le gwoka soit !!!

Rue de la République, parking de La Poste de la terrasse de chez Lomba.

[clarisserambinaising]

#guadeloupe #french west indies #gwoka #mizik #ancestors #slavery

[kemetic-dreams]

#gwoka #Guadalupe #African #africanspirituality #African culture #african #afrakan #kemetic dreams #fitness #afrakans #afrakan spirituality #afrakan woman #tupac #african culture #kemet