Description
Afro-Caribbean Rhythms From Haïti - Compagnie De Ballet Folklorique Nationale d'Haïti / ARC Music Audio CD 2006 / EUCD 2006
UPC 5019396200623
Product Features
- Album Title: Afro-Caribbean Rhythms From Haïti
- Artists: Compagnie De Ballet Folklorique Nationale d'Haïti
- Label: ARC Music – EUCD 2006
- Format: CD, Album
- Country: Austria
- Released: 2006
- Genre: Folk, World, & Country
- Style: Folk
Overview
"Afro-Caribbean Rhythms From Haïti" is an excellent 2006 album by ARC Music, featuring highly energetic and diversified rhythms that were drawn from the folk music of Haiti. With great performance, the very famous Compagnie De Ballet Folklorique Nationale d'Haïti brings to life rich cultural traditions of Haiti through a variety of energetic and rhythmic tracks. Each piece has the deeply seated musical heritage of Haiti within it, innumerable dance forms and genres that find their essence in culture.
Interesting Facts
Rich Tradition: The disc is bathed with traditional Haitian rhythms and dance forms, providing a flavor of the diversity of the musical offering within the Caribbean. Signature Tracks: From "Yanvalou" to "Rara", songs representing this genre of Haitian folk feature a very fast tempo with complicated rhythms. Cultural Showcase: The Compagnie De Ballet Folklorique Nationale d'Haïti has been known since ages in preserving and promoting the Haitian dance and music on an international level. Instruments: It involves a lot of traditional instruments that help produce the sound and feel that is typical of Haitian music.
Track Listing
- Kongo – 5:28
- Djouba – 5:25
- Yanvalou – 5:49
- Mayi – 5:52
- Banda – 7:24
- Petwo – 8:25
- Ibo – 5:54
- Rara – 8:59
Key Credits
- Performed By: Compagnie De Ballet Folklorique Nationale d'Haïti
- Producer: ARC Music
- Album Art: Not specified
