Daily Discovery: Celia Wa – Démounaj

“Démounaj,” the latest single from Guadeloupean singer, composer, and flautist Celia Wa, offers a powerful glimpse into her upcoming album, Fasadé out on the 28th of February via Heavenly Sweetness.

The track is a vibrant exploration of bèlè and gwoka, two intertwined musical traditions of Guadeloupe. The percussive core, featuring boula and makè drums, drives the song forward, while Wa’s flute acts as both a melodic counterpoint and a rhythmic element in its own right. Her vocals, often delivered in a declamatory style, are integral to the gwoka call-and-response structure, reflecting the music’s deep roots in community and storytelling.

You cna listen to the single an pre-order the album HERE