Abri Cyclonique

Description

In the tropical Carribbean forest a river runs, the streaming water drowning out the rustling of leaves, the pulse of insects and the birds’ cry. The song of a man, more powerful than that of the waters, rises to the tops of the ancient trees. Polobi, balanced on a rock, launches a melody towards the infinity of the sky. Drawing inspiration from the heart of the tropical forest, the mystical character of Polobi and his musicians collaborate with idiosyncratic producer Doctor L (Les Amazones d’Afrique, Mbongwana Star), forging a radical new take on the Gwo Ka musical tradition from the Caribbean island of Guadeloupe. An electro-acoustic palette and offbeat rhythms adorn these deeply rooted Creole songs with a unique sound universe.

Tracklisting

Disc 1
1. Kawm‚lito – Polobi & the Gwo Ka Masters
2. Mend‚m‚l‚ – Polobi & the Gwo Ka Masters
3. Zion – Polobi & the Gwo Ka Masters
4. Driv – Polobi & the Gwo Ka Masters
5. La L‚zad – Polobi & the Gwo Ka Masters
6. NŠg Africa – Polobi & the Gwo Ka Masters
7. Camargo – Polobi & the Gwo Ka Masters
8. Okipayason – Polobi & the Gwo Ka Masters
9. Oj‚liya – Polobi & the Gwo Ka Masters
10. L‚ono – Polobi & the Gwo Ka Masters
11. Bouladjel – Polobi & the Gwo Ka Masters
12. On Jan Padjanbel – Polobi & the Gwo Ka Masters
13. Lev‚ Yo Mano – Polobi & the Gwo Ka Masters