Name: Difé by Kassav'
Brand: Kassav'
SKU: 5099748069726
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 3 (84 reviews)

ALBUM

Dife (meaning "Fire") is a politically charged album that looks at the social and economic situation on the islands of Guadalupe and Martinique with a steady eye. Although the tone of the album is serious, it is also uplifting, and the music moves with the determined swing that Kassav' is so capable of generating. The title cut is sung with lots of soul by Jocelyne Beroard. The other vocals, sometimes duets, are equally inspired and full of spark. "Rara" is another standout track sung by Jean-Philippe Marthely. It puts out a load of steam and energy. Although somewhat dark, the album offers encouragement in a swinging vital way. Kassav' has a unique ability to creatively combine the drive of Antillean zouk with lyrics that speak directly to the heart of the people. Highly recommended. ~ Mark Romano

1. Sék' sé bon

by Kassav'

Composer: Patrick Saint-eloi; Composer
Background Vocals: Tatiana Miath
Jean-luc Alger
Jean-philippe Marthely
Patrick Saint-eloi
Jean-claude Naimro
Edith Lefel
Lima Calbio
Jocelyne Beroard
Nathalie York
Karla Gonzales
K. Gonzales; Performer
Bass: Guy Nsangue; Performer
Drums: Jean-philippe Fanfant; Performer
Arranger: Patrick Saint-eloi; Composer
Lyricist: Patrick Saint-eloi; Composer
Coordinator: Didier Lozahic
Jacob Desvarieux; Production
Guitar: Jacob Desvarieux
Patrick Saint-eloi; Performer
Keyboard: Jean-claude Naimro; Performer
Percussion: Paulhino Da Costa; Performer
Performer: Kassav'; Performer
Saxophone: Tom Saviano; Performer
Trombone: Bill Reichenbach
Nick Lane; Performer
Trumpet: Steve Madaio
Gary Grant; Performer
Programmer: François Dechery
Frédéric Caracas; Production
Vocals: Patrick Saint-eloi; Performer
Primary Artist: Kassav'; Main Performer
Producer: Kassav'; Production

2. Pa ni pwoblèm'

by Kassav'

Primary Artist: Kassav'; Main Performer
Background Vocals: Jocelyne Beroard
Edith Lefel
Patrick Saint-eloi
Jean-claude Naimro
Tatiana Miath
Jean-luc Alger
Jean-philippe Marthely; Performer
Guitar: Jacob Desvarieux; Performer
Keyboard: Jean-claude Naimro
Jacques Douglas Mbida; Performer
Performer: Kassav'; Performer
Saxophone: Tom Saviano; Performer
Trombone: Bill Reichenbach
Nick Lane; Performer
Trumpet: Steve Madaio
Gary Grant; Performer
Vocals: Jacob Desvarieux; Performer
Composer: Jacques Douglas M'bida
Jacob Desvarieux; Composer
Lyricist: Patrick Chamoiseau; Composer
Coordinator: Didier Lozahic
Jacob Desvarieux; Production
Producer: Kassav'; Production
Programmer: Jacob Desvarieux
François Dechery; Production

3. Difé soupapé

by Kassav'

Background Vocals: Tatiana Miath
Edith Lefel
Jean-philippe Marthely
Patrick Saint-eloi
Jean-claude Naimro
Jocelyne Beroard
Jean-luc Alger; Performer
Primary Artist: Kassav'; Main Performer
Bass: Guy Nsangue; Performer
Guitar: Steve Lukather
Jacob Desvarieux; Performer
Keyboard: Jean-claude Naimro
Philippe Joseph
Jacques Douglas Mbida; Performer
Performer: Kassav'; Performer
Saxophone: Tom Saviano; Performer
Trombone: Nick Lane
Bill Reichenbach; Performer
Trumpet: Steve Madaio
Gary Grant; Performer
Composer: Philippe Joseph
Jocelyne Béroard
Jean-philippe Marthély; Composer
Lyricist: Jocelyne Béroard; Composer
Coordinator: Didier Lozahic
Jacob Desvarieux; Production
Engineer: Didier Pitois; Production
Producer: Kassav'; Production
Programmer: Philippe Joseph
François Dechery; Production

4. Fanm' chatenn'

by Kassav'

Background Vocals: Sylvie Aïoun
K. Gonzales
Jean-philippe Marthely
Nathalie York
Edith Lefel
Lima Calbio
Patrick Saint-eloi; Performer
Bass: Guy Nsangue; Performer
Lyricist: Jocelyne Beroard; Composer
Chorus Master: Chris Cameron; Conductor
Coordinator: Jacob Desvarieux
Didier Lozahic; Production
Cello: Martin Loveday
Dave Daniels
Jonathan Williams
Ben Kennard
Paul Kegg
Tony Lewis; Performer
Drums: Jean-philippe Fanfant; Performer
Guitar: Jacob Desvarieux; Performer
Keyboard: Jacques Mbida
Jean-claude Naimro; Performer
Percussion: Paulinho Da Costa; Performer
Composer: Jacques Douglas M'bida; Composer
Performer: Kassav'; Performer
Saxophone: Tom Saviano; Performer
Trombone: Bill Reichenbach
Nick Lane; Performer
Trumpet: Steve Madaio
Gary Grant; Performer
Viola: Andy Mckim Parker
Don Mcvay
Tim Grant
Nick Barr
Jonathan Barritt
Matthew Souter
George Robertson
Bill Hawkes
Andy Parker; Performer
Violin: Gavyn Wright
Pauline Lowbury
Jim Mcleod
Eddie Roberts
Rita Manning
Jon Evans Jones
Julian Tear
Perry M-mason
Vaughan Armon
Wilf Gibson
Gillian Cohen
Dave Woodcock
Sonia Slany
Howard Ball
Mark Berrow
Roger Garland; Performer
Programmer: François Dechery
Jacques Mbida
Celmar Engel; Production
Primary Artist: Kassav'; Main Performer
Producer: Kassav'; Production

5. Débouya Sistem (Album Version)

by Kassav'

Background Vocals: Jean-philippe Marthely
Edith Lefel
Sylvie Aïoun
Nathalie York
Karla Gonzales
Patrick Saint-eloi
Lima Calbio
Jocelyne Beroard
K. Gonzales; Performer
Arranger: Chris Cameron; Composer
Lyricist: Roland Brival; Composer
Bass: Guy Nsangue; Performer
Congas: Ray Barretto; Performer
Drums: Jean-philippe Fanfant; Performer
Guitar: Jacob Desvarieux; Performer
Keyboard: Jean-claude Naimro; Performer
Percussion: Paulhino Da Costa; Performer
Saxophone: Tom Saviano; Performer
Trombone: Nick Lane
Bill Reichenbach; Performer
Trumpet: Gary Grant
Steve Madaio; Performer
Viola: Andy Mckim Parker
Tim Grant
Jonathan Barritt
Don Mcvay
Bill Hawkes
Andy Parker; Performer
Violin: Sonia Slany
Julian Tear
Jon Evans-jones
Perry Mason
Wilfried Gibson
Roger Garland
David Woodcock
Gavyn Wright
Pauline Lowbury
Jim Mcleod; Performer
Composer: Jean-claude Naimro; Composer
Performer: Kassav'; Performer
Vocals: Patrick Saint-eloi
Jocelyne Beroard; Performer
Coordinator: Jacob Desvarieux
Didier Lozahic; Production
Programmer: Celmar Engel
Jean-claude Naimro
François Dechery; Production
Primary Artist: Kassav'; Main Performer
Producer: Kassav'; Production

6. La go

by Kassav'

Background Vocals: Jean-philippe Marthely
Jocelyne Beroard
Patrick Saint-eloi
Sylvie Aïoun
Nathalie York
K. Gonzales
Edith Lefel; Performer
Bass: Guy Nsangue; Performer
Lyricist: Pierre Edouard Decimus; Composer
Drums: Manu Katché; Performer
Guitar: Jacob Desvarieux; Performer
Keyboard: Jean-claude Naimro; Performer
Percussion: Paulhino Da Costa; Performer
Composer: Jacob Desvarieux; Composer
Performer: Kassav'; Performer
Saxophone: Tom Saviano; Performer
Trombone: Nick Lane
Bill Reichenbach; Performer
Trumpet: Steve Madaio
Gary Grant; Performer
Viola: Andy Mckim Parker
Don Mcvay
Tim Grant
Jonathan Barritt
Bill Hawkes
Andy Parker; Performer
Violin: Roger Garland
Wilfried Gibson
Jon Evans-jones
Perry Mason
Sonia Slany
Julian Tear
David Woodcock
Gavyn Wright
Pauline Lowbury
Jim Mcleod; Performer
Coordinator: Didier Lozahic
Jacob Desvarieux; Production
Director: Chris Cameron; Production
Programmer: Jacob Desvarieux
Celmar Engel
François Dechery; Production
Primary Artist: Kassav'; Main Performer
Producer: Kassav'; Production

7. Dous' (Album Version)

by Kassav'

Composer: Jacob Desvarieux
Jean-claude Naimro; Composer
Background Vocals: Edith Lefel
Tatiana Miath
Jocelyne Beroard
Jean-claude Naimro
Jean-luc Alger
Patrick Saint-eloi
Jean-philippe Marthely; Performer
Bass: Guy Nsangue; Performer
Lyricist: Jocelyne Beroard; Composer
Cello: Martin Loveday
Dave Daniels
Jonathan Williams
Ben Kennard
Paul Kegg
Tony Lewis; Performer
Drums: Paco Sery; Performer
Guitar: Jacob Desvarieux; Performer
Harmonica: Stevie Wonder; Performer
Keyboard: Jean-claude Naimro; Performer
Percussion: Paulhino Da Costa; Performer
Performer: Kassav'; Performer
Viola: Jonathan Barritt
Don Mcvay
Andy Mckim Parker
Nick Barr
Tim Grant
Matthew Souter
George Robertson
Bill Hawkes
Andy Parker; Performer
Violin: Jim Mcleod
Eddie Roberts
Roger Garland
Gillian Cohen
Howard Ball
Jon Evans-jones
Julian Tear
Perry M-mason
Vaughan Armon
Wilfried Gibson
Rita Manning
Mark Berrow
Sonia Slany
David Woodcock
Gavyn Wright
Pauline Lowbury; Performer
Coordinator: Jacob Desvarieux
Didier Lozahic; Production
Director: Chris Cameron; Production
Programmer: François Dechery
Celmar Engel
Jacob Desvarieux
Stevie Wonder; Production
Primary Artist: Kassav'; Main Performer
Producer: Kassav'; Production

8. Jijman Hatif (Album Version)

by Kassav'

Background Vocals: Edith Lefel
Jean-luc Alger
Jean-philippe Marthely
Patrick Saint-eloi
Jean-claude Naimro
Jocelyne Beroard
Tatiana Miath; Performer
Composer: Jean Philippe Marthely; Composer
Bass: Guy Nsangue; Performer
Arranger: Jean-philippe Marthely; Composer
Lyricist: Jean Philippe Marthely; Composer
Coordinator: Didier Lozahic
Jacob Desvarieux; Production
Guitar: Jacob Desvarieux; Performer
Keyboard: Philippe Joseph
Jean-claude Naimro; Performer
Percussion: Paulhino Da Costa; Performer
Performer: Kassav'; Performer
Saxophone: Tom Saviano; Performer
Trombone: Bill Reichenbach
Nick Lane; Performer
Trumpet: Gary Grant
Steve Madaio; Performer
Programmer: François Dechery
Philippe Joseph; Production
Vocals: Jean-philippe Marthely; Performer
Primary Artist: Kassav'; Main Performer
Producer: Kassav'; Production

9. Ké Sa Lévé (Album Version)

by Kassav'

Primary Artist: Kassav'; Main Performer
Background Vocals: Lima Calbio
Patrick Saint-eloi
Jocelyne Beroard
Edith Lefel
Tatiana Miath
Nathalie York
K. Gonzales
Jean-philippe Marthely; Performer
Bass: Guy Nsangue; Performer
Drums: Paco Sery; Performer
Guitar: Jacob Desvarieux; Performer
Keyboard: Jean-claude Naimro; Performer
Percussion: Paulhino Da Costa; Performer
Performer: Kassav'; Performer
Vocals: Jocelyne Beroard; Performer
Composer: Jacob Desvarieux; Composer
Lyricist: Jocelyne Beroard; Composer
Coordinator: Didier Lozahic
Jacob Desvarieux; Production
Producer: Kassav'; Production
Programmer: Celmar Engel
Brad Cole
Jacob Desvarieux
François Dechery; Production

10. Trop' Filo (Album Version)

by Kassav'

Background Vocals: Jean-luc Alger
Nathalie York
K. Gonzales
Jean-philippe Marthely
Patrick Saint-eloi
Jean-claude Naimro
Jocelyne Beroard
Tatiana Miath
Lima Calbio
Edith Lefel; Performer
Arranger: Jean-claude Naimro; Composer
Lyricist: Jean-claude Naimro
Roland Brival; Composer
Banjo: Kali; Performer
Bass: Guy Nsangue; Performer
Guitar: Jacob Desvarieux; Performer
Keyboard: Jean-claude Naimro; Performer
Percussion: Paulhino Da Costa; Performer
Composer: Roland Brival
Jean-claude Naimro; Composer
Performer: Kassav'; Performer
Saxophone: Tom Saviano; Performer
Trombone: Nick Lane
Bill Reichenbach; Performer
Trumpet: Gary Grant
Steve Madaio; Performer
Viola: Tim Grant
Don Mcvay
Jonathan Barritt
Andy Mckim Parker
Bill Hawkes
Andy Parker; Performer
Violin: Jon Evans Jones
Dave Woodcock
Sonia Slany
Roger Garland
Gavyn Wright
Pauline Lowbury
Jim Mcleod
Julian Tear
Perry M-mason
Wilf Gibson; Performer
Vocals: Jocelyne Beroard; Performer
Chorus Master: Chris Cameron; Conductor
Coordinator: Jacob Desvarieux
Didier Lozahic; Production
Programmer: François Dechery
Celmar Engel
Jean-claude Naimro; Production
Primary Artist: Kassav'; Main Performer
Producer: Kassav'; Production

11. Rara (Album Version)

by Kassav'

Primary Artist: Kassav'; Main Performer
Background Vocals: Edith Lefel
Jean-claude Naimro
Jean-luc Alger
Jean-philippe Marthely
Patrick Saint-eloi
Jocelyne Beroard; Performer
Bass: Guy Nsangue; Performer
Drums: Jean-philippe Fanfant; Performer
Guitar: Jacob Desvarieux; Performer
Keyboard: Jean-claude Naimro
Philippe Joseph; Performer
Performer: Kassav'; Performer
Saxophone: Tom Saviano; Performer
Trombone: Nick Lane
Bill Reichenbach; Performer
Trumpet: Steve Madaio
Gary Grant; Performer
Vocals: Jean-philippe Marthely; Performer
Composer: Jean-philippe Marthely; Composer
Lyricist: Jean-philippe Marthely; Composer
Coordinator: Jacob Desvarieux
Didier Lozahic; Production
Producer: Kassav'; Production
Programmer: Celmar Engel
Philippe Joseph
François Dechery; Production

12. Silans'

by Kassav'

Primary Artist: Kassav'; Main Performer
Cello: Tony Lewis
Martin Loveday
Dave Daniels
Jonathan Williams
Paul Kegg
Ben Kennard; Performer
Performer: Kassav'; Performer
Piano: Jean-claude Naimro; Performer
Viola: Bill Hawkes
Nick Barr
Tim Grant
Matthew Souter
George Robertson
Andy Mckim Parker
Don Mcvay
Jonathan Barritt
Andy Parker; Performer
Violin: Vaughan Armon
Rita Manning
Perry Mason
Gillian Cohen
Howard Ball
Jon Evans-jones
Julian Tear
Wilfried Gibson
Mark Berrow
Eddie Roberts
Roger Garland
David Woodcock
Gavyn Wright
Pauline Lowbury
Jim Mcleod
Sonia Slany; Performer
Arranger: Chris Cameron; Composer
Composer: Jean-claude Naimro
Patrick Saint-eloi; Composer
Lyricist: Patrick Saint-eloi; Composer
Coordinator: Didier Lozahic
Jacob Desvarieux; Production
Engineer: Didier Pitois; Production
Producer: Kassav'; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

12 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

48 minutes and 53 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1400x1400 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

Only 1/12 tracks has lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

Only 1/12 tracks has synced lyrics

Genres

Zouk & Antilles, World, Worldwide, Pop, Caribbean, Zouk

Label

Columbia

Music Distribution Service

Sony

Country

France

Language

Guadeloupean Creole French
Haitian Creole

Popularity

Release Date

Apr 14, 1997

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

5099748069726

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Notification

Difé

1. Sék' sé bon

2. Pa ni pwoblèm'

3. Difé soupapé

4. Fanm' chatenn'

5. Débouya Sistem (Album Version)

6. La go

7. Dous' (Album Version)

8. Jijman Hatif (Album Version)

9. Ké Sa Lévé (Album Version)

10. Trop' Filo (Album Version)

11. Rara (Album Version)

12. Silans'

Technical Specifications

Difé

Product information

Release options

1. Sék' sé bon

2. Pa ni pwoblèm'

3. Difé soupapé

4. Fanm' chatenn'

5. Débouya Sistem (Album Version)

6. La go

7. Dous' (Album Version)

8. Jijman Hatif (Album Version)

9. Ké Sa Lévé (Album Version)

10. Trop' Filo (Album Version)

11. Rara (Album Version)

12. Silans'

Technical Specifications