Bèlè tradition evokes distant Africa with its mix of song, dance and drums. Once discouraged, this form of artistic expression has now become an emblem of Martinique. The voice of Edmond Mondésir with a contemporary note also pays homage to masters of the genre like Benoît Rastocle and Félix Casérus.
A poetic evocation of the deep significance of bèlè. Traditional ...A poetic evocation of the deep significance of bèlè. Traditional singer and mixed choir, bèlè drum & tibwa (Martiniquais drum).
Ideal song for honouring, praising or expressing heart-felt wishes. ...Ideal song for honouring, praising or expressing heart-felt wishes. Traditional singer and mixed choir, bèlè drum & tibwa (Martiniquais drum).
This songs reflects on how attitudes towards water can change when ...This songs reflects on how attitudes towards water can change when bad weather provokes dangerous flooding. Traditional singer and mixed choir, bèlè drum & tibwa (Martiniquais drum).
This song is a tribute to a great artist of Martinique, Joseph René ...This song is a tribute to a great artist of Martinique, Joseph René Corail (1932-1998). Traditional singer and mixed choir, bèlè drum & tibwa (Martiniquais drum).
This song describes the exploits of Bèbè Siwo with women. ...This song describes the exploits of Bèbè Siwo with women. Traditional singer and mixed choir, bèlè drum & tibwa (Martiniquais drum).
A song about the bad luck of someone who spends the night at the home ...A song about the bad luck of someone who spends the night at the home of his mistress and is surprised by daylight. Traditional singer and mixed choir, bèlè drum & tibwa (Martiniquais drum).
A song about the trials of someone who has apparently bought shoes ...A song about the trials of someone who has apparently bought shoes that do not fit. Traditional singer and mixed choir, bèlè drum & tibwa (Martiniquais drum).
An ironic portrayal of a certain lady who has joined her lover at the ...An ironic portrayal of a certain lady who has joined her lover at the edge of a forest. Traditional singer and mixed choir, bèlè drum & tibwa (Martiniquais drum).
The damnié is a music used to accompany combat between two ...The damnié is a music used to accompany combat between two wrestlers. Traditional singer and mixed choir, bèlè drum & tibwa (Martiniquais drum).
A song especially composed to honour those pioneers who paved the ...A song especially composed to honour those pioneers who paved the way. Traditional singer and mixed choir, bèlè drum & tibwa (Martiniquais drum).
This song is a tribute to Ti Emile Casérus (1925-1992). Traditional ...This song is a tribute to Ti Emile Casérus (1925-1992). Traditional singer and mixed choir, bèlè drum & tibwa (Martiniquais drum).
A song about harmony between people. Traditional singer and mixed ...A song about harmony between people. Traditional singer and mixed choir, bèlè drum & tibwa (Martiniquais drum).
This song urges us to reject fears and hesitations that often stop us ...This song urges us to reject fears and hesitations that often stop us from expressing ourselves. Traditional singer and mixed choir, bèlè drum & tibwa (Martiniquais drum).
This song is a tribute to the drummer. Traditional singer and mixed ...This song is a tribute to the drummer. Traditional singer and mixed choir, bèlè drum & tibwa (Martiniquais drum).
