• Claude Rodap & Fregate Orchestra – Zolpen
    • Claude Rodap & Fregate Orchestra – Opera Bambou
    • Claude Rodap & Fregate Orchestra – Synthétic Love
    • Claude Rodap & Fregate Orchestra – Frégate
    • Claude Rodap & Fregate Orchestra – Tempête
    • Claude Rodap & Fregate Orchestra – Syn-ka
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    • 1. Zolpen
    • 2. Opera Bambou
    • 3. Synthétic Love
    • 4. Frégate
    • 5. Tempête
    • 6. Syn-ka
    • 7. Mach 1

    Rare and obscure LP from Claude Rodap crosses many styles, from synth music merged with bel-air and gwo ka, cosmic reggae, electronic proto disco zouk and spacey jazz funk. Originally released on a small, French label in 1982 and now reissued on Granit records. 

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