A Cosmic Poet From Martinique (1979-1989)

180gr, 45rpm audiophile pressing. Creole poetry, folk mysticism and heavy-grooving cosmic synths combine on this unprecedented survey of spiritual Martinique polymath Gratien Midonets first four albums. Although Midonet honed his sound in France, the four albums he released during the late 70s and 80s were heavily inspired by diasporic nostalgia, or what he describes as the smells and colours subliminal noises fruity notes, the memories of funeral wakes, the bombastic organ of the cathedral and the gasps of the drums of his childhood home on the Caribbean island of Martinique.

Tracks

1~1~ Mari Rhont Ouve La Pot
1~2~ Ven En Levé
1~3~ Zandoli Leve Doubout
1~4~ M'en Ka Monté Mon
1~5~ La Point' Dé Nég'
1~6~ Kannaval Sakré
1~7~ Osana
1~8~ En Ti Sapotiye
1~9~ Kerosin' Jamb' Fin'
1~10~ Antille O Cristal
1~11~ Maché Kochi
1~12~ Roulo
1~13~ La Reine

Details

Format: Vinyl LP
Artist: Gratien Midonet
Release Date: 06 November 2020
Genre: Soul
Label: K7/Time Capsule
Distributor: MGM Music