Dédé Saint Prix (born 10 February 1953) is a French singer from

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, performing traditional chouval bwa music. He has used elements of modern styles in his recordings, including

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, charanga,

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and

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. He has been performing for more than 38 years and has released at least 25 albums. He is also a composer and

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. He taught music until 1991; since that time he has devoted his time to study and performance of Caribbean rhythmic traditions, with worldwide appearances. In 2012, he was made a Chevalier de la

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."Dédé Saint Prix est fait chevalier de l'ordre national de la légion d'honneur"
, France-Antilles (in French)

Albums

1988 Mi Sé Sa 2005 Fruits de la patience

References

A performance by Saint PrixDédé Saint Prix biography (in French)Official site
in French) * French male singers French male songwriters French songwriters Male songwriters French flautists 1953 births Living people Knights of the Legion of Honour {{flautist-stub