Often unsung and ignored, the music of the Caribbean formed the basis of much American music, which subsequently conquered the world. In turn, the USA left a deep mark on it, which produced an irresistible magic - from Cuba to New Orleans and all the way to Martinique, Haiti, Jamaica… This Caribbean compendium also shows the cream of U.S. music with ties to the West Indies. In showing fundamental interactions between the two, in this exceptional anthology Bruno Blum unveils a radical rereading of American music history and a doorway to a new outlook on the Caribbean. Patrick FRÉMEAUX