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The band says to you, week 9: "Roll" by Les Ambassadeurs, remixed in the Dominican Republic
This week, Ban m di w looks back at "Bobine," recorded by Les Ambassadeurs in 1972. The song had a second life outside of Haiti: in 1989, Latin Spice Band recorded a version called "Banana (Bobine)" in the Dominican Republic.
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The Original
"Bobine" was released in 1972 on the album "Bobine," by Marc – 229. It is the work of Les Ambassadeurs.
Latin Spice Band's Version
Latin Spice Band recorded "Banana (Bobine)" in 1989 in the Dominican Republic. The title changes, but it is indeed the melody of "Bobine" that can be heard there.
A Song That Has Traveled
The repertoire of cover versions on konpa.info lists 27 recordings made outside of Haiti, including: Dominican Republic (8), Cuba (4), Suriname (3) and Cape Verde (2).
Both versions can be listened to side by side on the Ban m di w page of NAGO. Cover version repertoire: konpa.info.
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