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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 e…

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Type
Group
Area
France
Founded
1979
Genres
Labels
Columbia
CBS
Sony Music Media
Carrère
Kitsuné
Last updated: May 7th, 2021·MusicBrainz

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