Jacques D'Arbaud
Jacques d'Arbaud is a French zouk singer-songwriter, percussionist, and
guitarist from Guadeloupe. D'Arbaud began as a drummer and guitarist before
joining the group Malanga in 1980 as vocalist and percussionist. In 1983,
d'Arbaud recorded with the Guadeloupean group Batako in Paris, later performing
with Martinican band Delta in 1986 and Frédéric Caracas's ensemble Champagn' in
1987. D'Arbaud achieved popularity on the Antillean zouk scene with hit singles
including “Frégate”, “Voyagé”, “Vakans an nou”, “Hep”, and a cover of “Killing
Me Softly”. His studio albums include Y'fix i...
