Franco-Caribbean (Reference)

The reference list includes records that have been obtained and/or rated (in blue) as well as many other records that have been recommended from various sources.

Les Aiglons

• Bon'm La [1987, Henri Debs]

Alphonso et Son Orchestre Antillais

• Vive la Biguine [Disques]

Anzala

• Se Roule Moin Ka Roule [1983, Henri Debs]

Batako

• Chiraj [1988, Henri Debs]

Jocelyne Beroard

• Siwo [1987, George Debs]

Toto Bissainthe

• Chante Haiti [1989, Arion]

Boukan Ginen

• Jou a Rive [1995, Xenophile]

Boukman Eksperyans

• Vodou Adjae [1991, Mango], B+
• Kalfou Dangare [1992, Mango]
• Libète (Pran Pou Pran'l!) / Freedom (Let's Take It) [1995, Mango], B
• Revolution [1998, Tuff Gong]

Eric Brouta

• Telephone [1988, Henri Debs]

Champagn'

• Hit ("Tire Baton La") [1988, Moradisc]

Chouk Bwa

• w/The Ångströmers: Vodou Alé [2017–2018, Bongo Joe], B+(**)
• w/The Ångströmers: Ayiti Kongo Dub #1 [2022, Bongo Joe, EP], B+(*)
• Chouk Bwa and the Ängstromers: Somanti [2023, Bongo Joe], B+(**)

Coupé Cloué

• Maximum Compas from Haiti [1992, Earthworks], A–

Georges Decimus

• La Vie [1982, Moradisc]
• Nwel [1983, Liso Musique]

Jacob Desvarieux

• Banzawa [1983, Georges Debs]
• Yelele [1984, Georges Debs]

Ensemble Nemours Jean-Baptiste

• A Musical Tour of Haiti [Ansonia]

Ethnikolor [1991– ]

• La Fête Antillais Continue ..., Vol. 2 [1992, New Deal]

Feeling Kréyol

• Las Palé [1988, Strut, EP], B+(*)

Michel Godzom

• 10ème Anniversaire [1991, Solo Gammes]

Erol Josué

• Régléman [2007, MI5], B

Simon Jurad

• Faut Pas Faire [1986, Melodie Makers]
• Mama [1989, Georges Debs]

Kali

• Roots [1991, Philips]

Kassav' [1979– ]

• Kassav' #5 [1983, Celluloid], B
• Vini Pou [1988, Columbia], B
• Zouk Is the Only Medicine We Have [(1988), Greensleeves]
• Majestik Zouk [1989, Columbia], B

Lakou Mizik

• HatiaNola [2019, Cumbancha], B+(*)

Edith Lefel

• La Kl [1988, Georges Debs]

Love Stars

• Yo Malade / Jane [1989, Henri Debs]

La Maafia

• Mama Afrika [1988, JMC]

Malavoi

• Live au Zenith [1989, Blue Silver]
• Malavoi: L'Autre Style [1992, Hibiscus]
• Matebis [1992, Declic100%]
• Best of Legende [(1998), Blue Silver]

Marcé et Tumpak [1984– ]

• Zouk Chouv' [1989, Globestyle], B
• The Best of Marcé et Tumpak [(1993), Sonodisc], A–

Eugene Mona

• Blan Manje [1991, Hibiscus]
• Mona, Vols. 1 and 2 [(1992), Hibiscus]

Mozayik

• Haitian Creole Jazz [2005, Zoho], B+

Pakatak

• Chouval Bwa [PKT]

Dominique Panol

• Bolotte [1987, Georges Debs]

Plastic System Band

• Bel Je [1991, Plastic System]

Moïse Polobi (1954– )

• Polobi and the Gwo Ka Masters: Abri Cyclonique [2023, Real World], B+(**)

RAM

• RAM 7: August 1791 [2018, Willibelle], B

Max Ransay

• Au Secours en Mwe [1989]

Rara Machine

• Break the Chain [1991, Shanachie]

Pier' Rosier

• Le Bidongaz [1989, Cyclonn']
• Zouk Obsession [1990, Shanachie]
• Ultra Light [Sonodisc]

Dédé Saint-Prix

• Mi Se Sa [1988, Mango], B
• The Best of Dédé St. Prix [(1998), Blue Silver]

Tanya St. Val

• Tamboo [1987, Henri Debs]

Sartana

• Bom'me Lacrimogsne [1988, Tropic]

Les Shleu Shleu

• Les Shleu Shleu [1978, Dada's]

Stellio

• Stellio et Son Orchsetre Antillais [Music Memoria]

Tabou Combo

• 8th Sacrament [1974, Mini]

Ti Seles

• Ou Pa Kare [1985, Henri Debs]
• Ses Plus Grands Succes [1991, Henri Debs]
• Ti Seles [1992, Liso Musique]

Toto Bissainthe

• Chante Haiti [1989, Arion]

Tradisyon Ka

• Gwo Ka: Music of Guadeloupe, West Indies [2014, Soul Jazz], B+(**)

Joelle Ursull

• Miyel [1988, CBS]
• Black French [1990, CBS]

Guy Vadeleux

• Mazouk' Potpourri [1991, Solo Gammes]

Zouk Allstars

• An Nou Swe [1987, Moradisc]
• Vol. 2 [1988, Moradisc]

Zouk Machine

• Min Ne Nwen [1987, Liso Musique]
• Maldon [1988, Henri Debs]
• Le Best of Zouk Machine [(1995), Ariola]

Various Artists

• Au Bal Antillais: Franco Creole Biguines [(1992), Arhoolie]
• Cadence Revolution: Disques Debs International Vol. 2 [1970, Disques Debs/Strut], A–
• Caribbean Revels: Haitian Rara and Dominican Gaga [1978, Smithsonian/Folkways]
• Dance! Cadence! [1985, Globestyle]
• Disques Debs International Volume 1: An Island Story: Biguine, Afro Latin and Musique Antillaise 1960–1972 [1960–72, Disques Debs/Strut], B+(***)
• Haiti Direct: Big Band, Mini Jazz and Twoubadou Sounds, 1960–1978 [1960–78, Strut, 2CD], A–
• Hurricane Zouk [1988, Earthworks/Virgin], A+
• Konbit! Burning Rhythms of Haiti [1989, A&M], A–
• Lèspri Ka: New Directions in Gwoka Music From Guadeloupe 1981–2010 [1981–2010, Séance Centre):], B+(**)
• Putumayo Presents: French Caribbean [1986–2002, Putumayo World Music], B
• Tanbou Toujou Lou: Merengue, Kompa Kreyou, Vodou Jazz and Electric Folklore From Haiti (1960–1981) [1960–81, Ostinato], B+(***)
• Zouk Attack [(1994), Rounder]