Kassav'

Kassav', also alternatively spelled Kassav, is a French Caribbean band that originated from Guadeloupe in 1979. The band's musical style is rooted in the Guadeloupean gwoka rhythm, as well as the Martinican tibwa and Mendé rhythms. Regarded as one of the most influential bands in 20th-century French West Indies music, Kassav is often credited with pioneering the zouk musical genre. Their musical evolution is a synthesis of cadence-lypso and compas Wikipedia ... Plus

  • Origdanse:  Guadeloupe, France
  • Genres:  Zouk, cadence-lypso, kadans/compas
  • Années actives:  1979–present
  • Étiquettes:  GD Productions/Sonodisc, Epic, CBS, Warner France
  • Site web:  [kassav-official.com]
  • Membres:  Jocelyne Béroard, Jean-Philippe Marthély, Jean-Claude Naimro, Georges Décimus
  • Anciens membres:  Patrick St-Eloi, Pierre Edouard Décimus, Claude Vamur, Jacob Desvarieux