Jean-Michel Cabrimol et la Maafia – 1986

🚨🥁🎺🪗🌴💿 The band celebrates its 45th anniversary next year, and is still going strong under the impetus of its leader Jean-Michel Cabrimol. It was in 1980 that the drummer set up La Maafia, and got the Antilles dancing in Paris and Martinique. This 1986 album keeps all its promises (except that of length, for a record that weighs in at just 20 minutes wet…) between retro zouk and Latin groove. Mama L’anmou opens the ball with energy, driven by Denis Kiayilouca’s bass, and is reminiscent of Syé Bwa, which arrived the following year, with a touch of African flavour. Phil Control then sets the scene with a very Latin Hello L’anmou. Albert Vigne’s congas and Mario Masse’s flute contribute to this. On the B-side (yes, already), salsa knocks on the door of zouk, whether in the percussion, guitar or brass arrangements. In short, we couldn’t wait to hear more…