Dédé Saint-Prix, born on February 10, 1953, in Le François, Martinique, is a celebrated singer, flutist, and percussionist renowned for revitalizing traditional chouval bwa music. His innovative fusion of this genre with elements of hip-hop, charanga, ragga, zouk, kompa, and rara has garnered international acclaim. With a career spanning over five decades and more than 25 albums, Saint-Prix has performed worldwide, sharing the rich musical heritage of the Caribbean. In recognition of his contributions, he was honored as a Chevalier de la Légion d'honneur in 2012. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/D%C3%A9d%C3%A9_Saint_Prix?utm_source=openai))