One of my favorite Malavoi songs, "Jou Ouvè" celebrates the beautiful daybreak in Martinique. The strings here add an element to the music that is reminiscent of Cuban danzón, but clearly rooted in Martinique's Creole language, music, and heritage. Brenda F. Berrian's detailed overview of the song alludes to the song's abundant language about gardens, flowers, tilling the soil, providing an intimate portrait of Martinique.
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