OTTAWAN

Ottawan were a French disco duo in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Ottawan's founder Jean Patrick was born in Martinique and dreamt of becoming a successful artist. Like many singers he used to sing in the local church choir. After graduating from high-school, he moved to Paris, where he was working for Air France. In Paris he founded a group called Black Underground". Manager Daniel Vangarde saw him and signed Jean. The name of the group was changed to Ottawan.  They were best known for their two hit singles "D.I.S.C.O." and "Hands Up (Give Me Your Heart)".

D.I.S.C.O.  (1981)

Hands Up

You're OK  (1982)

Help  (1980)