Kassav put French Antillean music (that is to say, music from Martinque and Guadeloupe) on the map. In this way, the band created a new dance style, zouk, the French Antillean creole word for an action-packed all-night party. At the height of their fame in the 80s, Kassav was the best-selling French band in France, easily able to outsell big acts like Prince. They embarked on several world tours, taking their music around the world (I saw them perform in Tokyo). Also highly recommended are two albums from their peak years: Vini Pou (1987, which includes the international hit Soleil) and Majestik Zouk (a double album released in 1989).

Source: Bangkok Post August 02, 2021 23:37 UTC