Henri Debs was a pioneering Guadeloupean musician, bandleader, and producer who played a central role in shaping the sound of French Caribbean music. Active from the 1950s onward, he founded the influential label Disques Debs, which became a cornerstone for zouk, biguine, and cadence-lypso recordings across the Antilles. Known for his mastery of piano and his visionary production work, Debs championed countless Caribbean artists, preserving and promoting the vibrant rhythms of Guadeloupe and Martinique while bridging traditional styles with emerging modern sounds.