Bobine

I love me some "Bobine." There is a 'bouncy' and joyous feel to the song that possesses an attractive but deceptively simple music structure. In addition, the melody is just perfect. My favorite version of the song, however, would not be the original recording by Les Ambassadeurs, but rather Los Diplomaticos de Haiti and a close second in Johnny Ventura. It also goes to show one how similar Haitian and Dominican popular music can be, with the ability of Dominican merengue artist Johnny Ventura to so expertly sing "Bobine." As for Los Diplomaticos, they feature a great saxophonist and guitarist who offer an almost folksy, roots sound to the music. Songs like "Bobine" are why folks who ignore Haitian and French Antillean Caribbean music are missing out. Haitian kompa is fun, highly rhythmic, passionate, and reveals the importance of transnational bonds and cultural exchange in the Caribbean world. Enjoy the song! The other versions I found online were less impressive.