Rhythms of Rapture: Sacred Musics of Haitian Vodou

Various Artists SFW40464

Features recent innovations and traditional roots of this potent music. Cuts from live Vodou ceremonies are juxtaposed with performances by well-known Haitian artists, such as Boukman Experyans, RaRa Machine, Boukan Ginen and RAM. A cascade of sounds—Haitian Kreyol, the blowing of a conch shell, powerful drumming, electric guitar, synthesizers, sounds of clay pots, bells, and gourd rattles—build compelling rhythmic cross-currents. Enclosed notes examine the music’s political and spiritual base. Portions of the proceeds from the sale of this recording go to benefit Haitian grassroots community projects. 20 tracks. "The music has an indomitable spirit." — New York Times
Country(s) Haiti; United States
Culture Group(s) African Caribbean
Keyword(s) Music--Caribbean; Religious; World music
Instrument(s) Ason; Banbou; Bas; Boula; Chorus; Conch shell; Drum; Gamel; Kanari; Kloch; Lanbi; Manman; Menwat ensemble; Metal, struck; Ogan; Oungenikon; Rada ensemble; Rara band; Segon; Violin; Vocals; Vocals, group
Language(s) Haitian French Creole
Year of Release 1995
Record Label Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
Source Archive Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage
Credits Produced by Elizabeth McAlister ; Liner Notes by David Yih ; Liner Notes by Gerdès Fleurant ; Liner Notes by Gage Averill ; Photography by Chantal Regnault ; Compiled by Elizabeth McAlister ; Notes Edited by Elizabeth McAlister ; Liner Notes by Elizabeth McAlister ; Produced by Elizabeth A. McAlister

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Play	101	Badè	Rara Machine	2:19
Play	102	Azouke Legba (Dans Kanari)	Vodou Le	3:45
Play	103	Bosou Djo Eya (Mayi rhythm)	Sociètè Jour M'alongè Fòc Nan Point Dieu Devant	1:17
Play	104	Pale-m Mal (Mayi rhythm)	RAM	2:48
Play	105	Legba Plante'I Poto/Papa Loko Di Yo Sa (Yanvalou rhythm)	Master Drummer Coyote	3:56
Play	106	Vye Gran O Prete Mwen Chwai La (Zepol rhythm)	Sociètè Soleil Levant	1:09
Play	107	Simbi Dio (Yanvalou rhythm)	Frisner Augustin and La Troupe Makandal	5:10
Play	108	Guantanamo Song (Rara rhythm, Southern style)	Rara Inorab Kapab	1:50
Play	109	Konbit Zaka (Djouba rhythm)	Boukman Eksperyans	4:22
Play	110	Laserenal	Premye Nimewo Group	1:50
Play	111	Kadja Kadja Nou Tande (Grennadye rhythm)	Lakou Souvenans	1:40
Play	112	Tande (Grennadye rhythm)	Boukan Ginen	5:35
Play	113	Sen Franswa Di Priye Dye Fò (Mereng rhythm)	Group at Sal Bosou Twa Kòn temple	2:53
Play	114	Chwal Sen Jak Mare Nan Poto	Micheline Forestal	0:52
Play	115	Ogou O Wa De Zanj (Song for Ogou)	Mimerose Beaubrun	1:46
Play	116	Piè Aleman Batala Lemiso (Nago rhythm)	Lakou Badjo	3:13
Play	117	Gangan Move Tèt O (Petwo Rhythm)	Rasin Mapou de Azor	4:05
Play	118	Brave Guede Banda (Port-au-Prince Banda rhythm)	Wawa and his group	3:11
Play	119	Rara Ya Sezi (Rara) / Bizango Song for Kalfou (Chika rhythm)	Lakou Kanno/Sosyete Manto Sen Pyè	2:15
Play	120	Djab-la Fouye Twou-li	Doudli's Sister	1:40