In 1972, under the name Musique Folklorique, a repertoire of beguine, waltz and mazurka standards was presented, performed by the best musicians of the day. Al Lirvat and Robert Mavounzy were triumphing every night at La Cigale in the early 70s. They were accompanied by Alain Jean-Marie’s trio, and on this album they were joined by Maurice Noiran, a virtuoso clarinettist from Martinique who is often unjustly forgotten. With this album, Les Disques Célini have decided to make a big splash, to bring ‘good music’ back to the forefront, in response to ‘the petty, everyday works that we hear so much about’. In their own words. We’re thinking big, and the cover features a first insert in the form of a flap, with madras motifs, giving a glimpse of Lirvat and Mavounzy, present on the real inside sleeve. As for the liner notes, it is clear that they are as much militant as they are enthusiastic. But the music offered by the orchestra, whose names have become legendary, is more than worth it!
Musique Folklorique – Al Lirvat & Robert Mavounzy, 1972
