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Date recorded: June 19, 1962
Contributor(s): Performer: Musique Créole Group; Performer: Sainte-Rose, Georges; Performer: Longrais, Mardel; Performer: Londas, Sully; Performer: Laugetty, Raymond; Performer: Grebeau, Emile; Performer: Coppet, Hurard; Performer: Charlery, Maurice; Performer: Boislaville, Loulou; Recordist: Lomax, Alan
Subject(s):
Genre: biguine, dance song
Culture: French Antillian, Martinique
Instruments: bass (double), chacha, clarinet, drum(s), guitar (acoustic), trombone, violin, voice
Setting: Ravine Vilaine
Language: Martiniquan Creole French
Location: Fort-de-France, Fort-de-France, Martinique, France
Physical form: Reel to Reel
Tape number: T1119
Track Number: 8
Archive ID: T1119R08
Note: Solo voice and orchestra. Polyphonic texture and improvisatory feel. Note the progression of different and/or recurring sections / strains — at which point the melody is usually played on different instruments with corresponding changes in the overall sound / texture. Ophélien is the composer.
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Belongs to: Fort-de-France 6/62
About the session: Ravine Vilaine, Fort De France
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