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Lèspri Ka : New Directions in Gwoka Music from Guadeloupe 1981-2010
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TIME012 25SC
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2x Vinyl LP Compilation
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Release date
Jan 28, 2022
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Gwo-Ka music (French Creole term for big drum) deep-dive - 10 scarcely available cuts of traditional Gwo-Ka with synths, vocal chants and hints of jazz. Deeply spiritual sounds from Guadeloupe!
$55*
*Taxes included, shipping price excluded
A1
Dao - Chen'n La
8:14
A2
Gaoulé Mizik - Sonné Lékla Sonné
6:23
B1
Emboule Jean-Claude - Enjafann Kann
5:26
B2
Thibault "Freydy" Doressamy - O Fon A Kê An Nou
5:14
B3
Gui Konket - Kimbé Rèd!
4:15
C1
Michel Laurent - Matla La Mouyé
4:01
C2
Horizon - Ti Malo
6:42
C3
Kalindi Ka - Yo
4:15
D1
Selekta Ka - Nou Woukou Mansé A Zero
7:14
D2
Groupe Béloka - Menm Chimen-la
5:18
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