martinique - Bele, Tradition & Creation

In March 2011, Edmond Mondesir receives the Prix France Musique des Musiques du monde 2011"" award for services to traditional music in his native Martinique. Originally an academic, Mondesir is deeply attached to the culture of his island and has for thirty years dedicated himself to Bèlè, the folk drumming and oral heritage music of African origin that has survived since slavery days. Mondésir takes most of the lead vocal duties, accompanied by two percussionists on tambour and tibwa and a five-strong choir of backing singers. As ever with Ocora the booklet is in informative and the attention to detail exemplary.

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