EDMOND MONDESIR
Montrouge, Île-de-France, France
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EDMOND MONDESIR BABEL MED / FRANCE MUSIQUE AWARD WINNER 2011
Edmond Mondesir received Babel Med / France Musique Award 24th march, 2011 during BABEL MED world music edition. - France Musique
Edmond MONDESIR - Gadé yol-la (clip) - AWImusic
Edmond MONDESIR - Manzel Tala (clip) - AWImusic
Edmond & Manuel MONDESIR - O Jili-o (Live Performance) - France O
Discography
* 1980 : Bèlènou (Lanné Tala)
* 1983 : Bèlènou (Chimen Tala)
* 1987 : Syèl Kléré
* 1990 : Emosyon Tambou-a
* 1992 : An ti van frémi
* 1999 : Janbé Lizyè
* 2000 : Retrospektiv
* 2011 : Emosion Bèlè
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Bio
A pillar of Martinique tradition, Edmond Mondésir has been taking on for the past 30 years, his illustrious ancestors’ commitment, masters Ti Emile and Ti Raoul, carefully preserving Bèlè’s authenticity, this culture of African origins, combining songs, percussions and dance, slowly chiseled by syncretism between Europe, Africa and the Caribbean. Faithful to the emotional atmosphere of “swaré bèlè”, he is also a precursor of modern Bèlè, introducing, with his son Manuel, musical arrangements with, for the first time, string instruments.
A subtle musical revolution, respectful of its origins and directed with expert skills…
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