Ulysse

French-Haitian saxophone player Ulysse laid this cult gem down in 1983. After its release, he became an underground sensation within the niche French boogie scene, Both of the tunes which now get reissued manage to successfully mix political statements with dance-floor fire.

First up is 'Naima' which is about the resilience of a woman who has grown up in war. On the flip is 'Tiers Monde' which is a much more heavy digital reggae tune that offers a reminder that we must not forget about abandoned children of the Third World. This was big in Paris in the 80s and will be just as big now

PERSONNEL:

• Ulysse Jean Rosemond (sax)
• Bellance Achille (vocals)
• Michel Metellus, Nadia (backing vocals)

"Recording Date"

TRACKS:

• SIDE A
• A1. Naïma
• A2. Naïma (Instrumental)

• SIDE B
• B1. Tiers Monde
• B2. Tiers Monde (Instrumental)