Haitian Vodou Drumming

Haitian Vodou drumming is a deeply spiritual and culturally rich music genre, rooted in the sacred Vodou ceremonies of Haiti. This entrancing genre is characterized by its intricate rhythms and the use of traditional drums like the rada, petwo, and conga, which are often accompanied by chants in Haitian Creole, calling upon the loa (spirits) in a profound act of connection and communication. The rhythm and pace may vary, but the intensity and emotion behind the beats convey a deep sense of heritage, resistance, and community. Artists within this genre, such as Racine Mapou de Azor and Chouk Bwa Libète, embody the genre's core by blending ancestral rhythms with messages that touch on daily life, spirituality, and social issues, making Haitian Vodou drumming a powerful vehicle for cultural expression and unity.

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Tou Le Jou Map Rele Bondye
Single - Released October 27, 2020

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Chouk Bwa Libète
El Shaddai, Haut Limbe
Issa El Saieh
Jacques Fortere
Manbo Diela
Maurice Bitter
Pierre Chériza
Racine Barak
Racine Dahomey
Racine Kanga
Racine Mapou de Azor
Rasin Figuier
Roots Of Haiti
So anne
Societé Diab en Deuil
Vodou
Racine Mapou de Azor
Roots Of Haiti
Racine Kanga
So anne
Jacques Fortere
Racine Dahomey
Vodou
Issa El Saieh
Societé Diab en Deuil
Chouk Bwa Libète
Pierre Chériza
Maurice Bitter
Manbo Diela
Racine Barak
Rasin Figuier
El Shaddai, Haut Limbe