Ireke with Agnès Hélène & Charly Sanga – Oh Ma Chérie – Petit à petit Part 2 – Song Of The Day
Ireke is the collaboration between multi-instrumentalists Julien Gervaix and Damien Tesson, whose shared love of Afro-Latin rhythms, jazz, funk, dub and French chanson has led to a uniquely hybrid sound. Drawing from a wide range of influences—including Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti, highlife, reggae, and vintage tropical grooves—the duo takes its name from the Yoruba word for sugar cane. Their album Tropikadelic, released by Underdog Records in 2023, brings together musicians from across the Francophone world. With roots in collective improvisation and years spent in West African, Caribbean and French music circles, Ireke approaches groove as both a cultural bridge and a communal practice.
Featured Song:
“Oh Ma Chérie – Petit à petit Part 2” (Oh My Dear– Little by Little Part 2) features French vocalist Agnès Hélène and Cameroonian singer Charly Sanga. The song blends retro French pop with tropical rhythms and warm, jazzy energy. The lyrics celebrate reunion, connection, and the joy of dancing together: “How good it feels to dance together / In your arms everything begins again / I savor this moment in life / It’s even better than a dream.”
About Putumayo Discovery:
Putumayo Discovery is a digital record label and playlist curator that seeks to highlight underrepresented musical talents from across the globe. Every month, Putumayo Discovery releases two 10-track digital albums featuring appealing songs by contemporary artists representing diverse world cultures and traditions. The label harnesses the strength of the trusted Putumayo brand, which has been sharing the joy of exceptional music for over 30 years through accessible and beloved compilations that are “guaranteed to make you feel good!”
Putumayo Discovery’s albums and playlists are carefully researched and curated by real people with decades of experience, not AI. Representing talented musicians that draw on the cultural threads of humanity, the label champions authenticity over algorithms. By connecting listeners with inspiring artists from near and far, Putumayo Discovery aspires to foster global understanding and cross-cultural appreciation through the unique power of music.
Links:
Ireke
Official: https://www.palmier-rouge.com/ireke
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ireke.ShugaSound
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ireke.tropical.sound
Putumayo
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