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

101	Badè	Rara Machine	02:19
102	Azouke Legba (Dans Kanari)	Vodou Le	03:45
103	Bosou Djo Eya (Mayi rhythm)	Sociètè Jour M'alongè Fòc Nan Point Dieu Devant	01:17
104	Pale-m Mal (Mayi rhythm)	RAM	02:48
105	Legba Plante'I Poto/Papa Loko Di Yo Sa (Yanvalou rhythm)	Master Drummer Coyote	03:56
106	Vye Gran O Prete Mwen Chwai La (Zepol rhythm)	Sociètè Soleil Levant	01:09
107	Simbi Dio (Yanvalou rhythm)	Frisner Augustin and La Troupe Makandal	05:10
108	Guantanamo Song (Rara rhythm, Southern style)	Rara Inorab Kapab	01:50
109	Konbit Zaka (Djouba rhythm)	Boukman Eksperyans	04:22
110	Laserenal	Premye Nimewo Group	01:50
111	Kadja Kadja Nou Tande (Grennadye rhythm)	Lakou Souvenans	01:40
112	Tande (Grennadye rhythm)	Boukan Ginen	05:35
113	Sen Franswa Di Priye Dye Fò (Mereng rhythm)	Group at Sal Bosou Twa Kòn temple	02:53
114	Chwal Sen Jak Mare Nan Poto (Song for Saint James)	Micheline Forestal	00:52
115	Ogou O Wa De Zanj (Song for Ogou)	Mimerose Beaubrun	01:46
116	Piè Aleman Batala Lemiso (Nago rhythm)	Lakou Badjo	03:13
117	Gangan Move Tèt O (Petwo Rhythm)	Rasin Mapou de Azor	04:05
118	Brave Guede Banda (Port-au-Prince Banda rhythm)	Wawa and his group	03:11
119	Rara Ya Sezi (Rara) / Bizango Song for Kalfou (Chika rhythm)	Lakou Kanno/Sosyete Manto Sen Pyè	02:15
120	Djab-la Fouye Twou-li	Doudli's Sister	01:40