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Rhythms of Rapture: Sacred Musics of Haitian Vodou

Various Artists
Rhythms of Rapture: Sacred Musics of Haitian Vodou

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

EN ESPAÑOL

Se caracteriza por innovaciones y raíces tradicionales de esta potente música. Partes de ceremonias vudú en vivo se yuxtaponen con las actuaciones de artistas haitianos conocidos, como: Boukman Experyans, RaRa Machine, Boukan Ginen y RAM.

Una cascada de sonidos haitianos Kreyol, el sonido de una caracola, una percusión poderosa, guitarra eléctrica, sintetizadores, sonidos de ollas de barro, campanas y construcción de cascabeles, atractivas cruzadas con corrientes rítmicas.

Las notas incluídas examinan la base política y espiritual de la música. Parte de las ganancias de la venta de este disco van a beneficiar a Haití en proyectos comunitarios de base. Veinte pistas. ”La música tiene un espíritu indomable.“ - New York Times.

Track Listing

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Rara Machine
02:19  
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102
Vodou Le
03:45
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103
Celite Estime with Ynold Colin
01:17
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104
RAM
02:48  
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105
Master Drummer Coyote (Philocles Rosenbere)
03:56  
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106
Male Pandye Bon Oungan
01:09
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107
Frisner Augustin and La Troupe Makandal
05:10  
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108
Rara Inorab Kapab
01:50
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109
Boukman Eksperyans
04:22  
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110
Wome Tes
01:50
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111
Lakou Souvenans
01:40
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112
Boukan Ginen, Eddy Francois
05:35  
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113
Group at Sal Bosou Twa Kòn temple with Edris Pierre
02:53
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114
Manbo Micheline Forestal
00:52
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115
Mimerose Beaubrun
01:46
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116
Lakou Badjo
03:13
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117
Rasin Mapou de Azor with Azor
04:05  
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118
Wawa and His Group
03:11  
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119
Lakou Kanno, Sosyete Manto Sen Pyè
02:15
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120
Doudli's Sister
01:40