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The article says, week 10: "David" by D.P. Express, back in Guadeloupe

This week, Ban m di w looks back on "David," recorded by D.P. Express in 1980. The song had a second life outside of Haiti: in 1990, Sartana recorded a version called "Huguo" in Guadeloupe.

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The Original

"David" was released in 1980 on the album "Vol.5 - David," by. It is the work of D.P. Express.

Sartana's Version

Sartana recorded "Huguo" in 1990 in Guadeloupe. The title changes, but it is indeed the melody of "David" that can be found there.

A Song That Has Traveled

The catalog of covers on konpa.info lists 3 versions recorded outside of Haiti, including: Guadeloupe (2) and France (1).

Both versions can be listened to side by side on NAGO's Ban m di w page. Catalog of covers: konpa.info.

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