Enko On Ti Tou (1966-2016)
Label | Heavenly Sweetness ‎– HS152CD |
Format | CD, Compilation |
Barcode | 3521383436790 |
Country | France |
Released | 08 Apr 2016 |
Genre | Latin, Funk / Soul, Folk, World, & Country |
Style | Compas, Salsa, Zouk, Beguine |
The return of the most important French Antillean band of the 60s and the 70s. They bring a unique mix of Biguine, funk, Latin, Compas and early Zouk.Camille Soprann, who founded the band with guitarist Guy Jacquet and bassist Pierre-Edouard Dcimus, personally selected this compilation from the Vikings vast discography of about 20 albums, starting in 1967. They obviously inherited a lot from "roots music" (Gwo Ka), jazz and the beguine that had been played on the island since the late 19th century, and of which they give a dazzlingly modern version on "Tou Touni". Their music is buffeted by the artistic winds that were sweeping the Caribbean: "Rumbo Melon" is influenced by Latin music, "Assez Pal" is a cover of a number by the great Haitian saxophonist and composer Nemours Jean Baptiste, who is often presented as the inventor of kompa, and "Ambiance" offers a new take on "Guhe Huiamo" by the Ivory Coast singer Amde Pierre
1 | Ambiance Vikings | 2:28 |
2 | Assez Palé | 2:48 |
3 | Rumbo Melon | 3:30 |
4 | Gadé Douvant | 4:44 |
5 | Ti Tong Ti Tong | 3:44 |
6 | Let's Stay Up Vikings | 6:11 |
7 | Tou Touni | 4:19 |
8 | Ahi Na' Ma | 7:04 |
9 | Souvenirs | 5:29 |
10 | Retour Au Pays | 7:24 |
11 | Zagalakatéléman | 8:04 |
12 | Ka Nou PĂ© FĂ© | 6:56 |
13 | Claro Que Si | 5:36 |
14 | Magdalena | 7:27 |
15 | Mikolasie | 4:58 |
Compiled By – Hugo Mendez