Kassav is the dominant zouk band, filled with wonderfully talented musicians including Jacob Desvarieux, Georges Decimus, Jean-Philippe Marthély and Jean-Claude Naimro. In the mid to late 80s, its influence extended beyond its Caribbean home and Paris base to Africa and around the world. Several members of the band participated in diverse recordings, including the M'Pongo Love album posted below.
Jocelyn Béroard has been Kassav's charismatic vocalist since the beginning. This album caught the band in great form, and I liked it before even listening to it! In fact, it has been my favorite Kassav record. Please excuse some surface noise; I played it often, back in the day. Put it on for dancing this weekend!
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This was one of my first zouk albums. I bought it on cassette (and later CD) and played the hell out of it. I even lent it to a friend; who kept it for months and upon returning it, said the same thing. It's also my favorite kassav and zouk album.
Thanks!
What a coincidence! Just before browsing to the Rhythmconnection website, I started listening to an excellent song by JC Naimro of Kassav to find - more Kassav! Many thanks. Apurva from Pune, India.
Just discovering your blog and linking it on mine. Long life.
Apurva, you must have a magnificent collection! Thanks for appreciating mine.
Oro: I took the liberty of putting your link on this site on day one. I've only put a select few on, the ones I depend upon. Maximum respect. Robert
My collection is almost entirely 'collected' from the internet!
The web is one of the best things that happened to music and to unite the world like nothing else has. Apurva from Pune, India.
this is beautiful and will have a happy home in my head. thank you
Lovely way to enjoy a summer's evening! Can't believe how little she & the band seem to have rceorded, but this one is a real joy. Thank you!
Thanks all, for your comments. David, there are quite a few Kassav albums, and I will sprinkle them!
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