Haïti Goes Latin: Salsa, Latin Jazz and Funky Compas 1976-1984
During the seventies, some bands that played Haitian compas integrated salsa and Latin jazz into their repertoire. Cuban music, which was the foundation of New York salsa, itself was based on rhythms from Haiti at the end of 18th century. `Haiti Goes Latin` presents a selection of these songs. Two pieces of compas, with funky inflections and a troubadour piece, complete the selection. This sensual and elegant music, with its lush instrumental sections, was recorded in New York, Miami and in Haiti`s famous Audiotek studio. The selection covers a period spanning 1976 to 1984. Includes an 8-page booklet.
1. Caribbean Sextet - Boss
2. Magnum Band - Panamam`m Tombe
3. Tuco Et Les Freres Dejean - Tuco`s Jam
4. Les Freres Dejean - L`Artibonite
5. Les Freres Dejean - Yoyo
6. Tuco Et Les Freres Dejean - Tuco`s Jam #3
7. Mini All Stars - Analizando
8. Les Freres Dejean - Jam Session #2
9. Alix Jacques (Cole Cole Band) - My Angel`s Smile
10. Magnum Band - Congo Nan Vodou
11. Les Freres Dejean - L`Universe
12. Yvon Louissaint - Bienfaiteur

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