sounds of Haiti Rara music, live, Leogane
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Monday, 5/21/12
05/21/2012Saturday, 11/5/11
11/05/2011sounds of Haiti Rara festival, Kabic (Haiti), Easter, 2005 ********** lagniappe Rara music is a Lenten processional music with strong ties to the Vodou religious tradition. It has been commonly confused with Haitian Carnival since both celebrations involve large groups of dancing revelers in the streets. Rara is performed between Ash Wednesday (the day after Carnival ends) until Easter Sunday (or Easter Monday in [...]
Thursday, 5/19/11
05/19/2011scenes from New Orleans (an occasional series) DJA-Rara, live, New Orleans (Jazz Fest), 5/1/11 *** ********** lagniappe “It’s a fascinating time for Haitian music,” said Ned Sublette, author of “The World that Made New Orleans.” “Haitians voted for the music ticket [electing kompa singer Michel Martelly president]. You cannot deny the importance of communication through [...]
Wednesday, 5/11/11
05/11/2011scenes from New Orleans an occasional series Some music you listen to. Some you inhabit. Rara Haiti, live, New Orleans (Jazz Fest), 5/11
