What culture/country in the diaspora has the most African cultural retention?
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yeah generally when i think "African diaspora" i think those that went through the atlantic slave tradeYes I see, I was more focused on the "diaspora", nvm
Like I always tell people "Konpa is the most popular music genre among Haitians. But when nobody else is looking (foreigners), Racine is what Hatians really party to"you might need to make a thread on this music and/or distinguishing diff styles
Haitian music is very diverse. Trouble is most Haitians in the city who have been influenced by Americans and other western cultures tend to gravitate more towards Konpa (Alan Cavé, Tabou Combo) and Haitian Jazz (Emeline Michele) and Contemporaty (Beethovas Obas).
In reality Racine is often looked upon as VOODOO MUSIC because the lyrics are often about voodoo loas and voodoo culture and some christians frown upon it. However when you go to the country-side or when it's carnival time. While the Konpa bands get love, Once that Racine drops, it's wrap. Even Catholic priests be vibing and bopping.
While i looove Konpa, I always say you havent lived until you've taken part in a rara
Even within the "racine" genre there are many versions. Some more westernised than others by using guitars and pianos. Sadly, most of these old bands never monetized the music thus a lot of it died out. Azor (pictured in previous post) was one of the more pure racine with little to no westernization to his art.
Some of my favorite racine artists are:
Azor Mapou Ginen (The man was a GOD on these drums), Boukman Ekspeyans , Boukan Ginen, Carole Demesmin (da goddess), and RAM
These are old school ones i grew up with. There are man more but these artists of that genre but sadly they often dont get the support outside of their local areas and Haitians living abroad are often shamed into rejecting anything associated with voodoo. Maybe the other Haitian brehs in here @Soundbwoy , @LeVraiPapi , @Dip, @loyola llothta , @For Da Bag , @HaitianPattyFromNYC can share more they know
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LeVraiPapi
Redemption is Coming
Like I always tell people "Konpa is the most popular music genre among Haitians. But when nobody else is looking (foreigners), Racine is what Hatians really party to"
Haitian music is very diverse. Trouble is most Haitians in the city who have been influenced by Americans and other western cultures tend to gravitate more towards Konpa (Alan Cavé, Tabou Combo) and Haitian Jazz (Emeline Michele) and Contemporaty (Beethovas Obas).
In reality Racine is often looked upon as VOODOO MUSIC because the lyrics are often about voodoo loas and voodoo culture and some christians frown upon it. However when you go to the country-side or when it's carnival time. While the Konpa bands get love, Once that Racine drops, it's wrap. Even Catholic priests be vibing and bopping.
While i looove Konpa, I always say you havent lived until you've taken part in a rara
Even within the "racine" genre there are many versions. Some more westernised than others by using guitars and pianos. Sadly, most of these old bands never monetized the music thus a lot of it died out. Azor (pictured in previous post) was one of the more pure racine with little to no westernization to his art.
Some of my favorite racine artists are:
Azor Mapou Ginen (The man was a GOD on these drums), Boukman Ekspeyans , Boukan Ginen, Carole Demesmin (da goddess), and RAM
These are old school ones i grew up with. There are man more but these artists of that genre but sadly they often dont get the support outside of their local areas and Haitians living abroad are often shamed into rejecting anything associated with voodoo. Maybe the other Haitian brehs in here @Soundbwoy , @LeVraiPapi , @Dip can share more they know
yup. Boukman Eksperyans, Koudjay, Ram ruled the Kanaval lol
Did hatians listen to Francophone African music like Soukous back in the day?
This shyt kills me. I remember while in Haiti my cousin(Who LOVES going to Rara's and plays drums) was mocking Africans(Nigerians) like "Moun sa yo pa manke LED! lol! Le yo pale se blj as;bj a yap di"But yeah, even my african friends who have been to Haiti tell me they feel like Haiti is sooo African. WHereas us Haitians dont quite view ourselves as Africans like they do.
+ When you factor in Haitian Racine Music....it's a wrap
Or sometimes I'd hear a random comment about Africans and I'm like "Wtf you think we are? "
Secure Da Bag
Veteran
I would say Geechee-Gullah.
Unfortunately, I'm too diasporan so I've been trying to study up on Haitian History.
Unfortunately, I'm too diasporan so I've been trying to study up on Haitian History.
You hang around the wrong Haitians.
But I'll admit Haitians do have a certain level of self-hate in them
They just confused. The next minute they'll be rocking Dashiki shirts and participing nan dans yo but the next minute they'll make a weird comment about "Africans" in general.
Secure Da Bag
Veteran
Haitians in general or the Bourgeoisie Haitians?
Haitians been wearing dashikis, doggy
Like I always tell people "Konpa is the most popular music genre among Haitians. But when nobody else is looking (foreigners), Racine is what Hatians really party to"
Haitian music is very diverse. Trouble is most Haitians in the city who have been influenced by Americans and other western cultures tend to gravitate more towards Konpa (Alan Cavé, Tabou Combo) and Haitian Jazz (Emeline Michele) and Contemporaty (Beethovas Obas).
In reality Racine is often looked upon as VOODOO MUSIC because the lyrics are often about voodoo loas and voodoo culture and some christians frown upon it. However when you go to the country-side or when it's carnival time. While the Konpa bands get love, Once that Racine drops, it's wrap. Even Catholic priests be vibing and bopping.
While i looove Konpa, I always say you havent lived until you've taken part in a rara
Even within the "racine" genre there are many versions. Some more westernised than others by using guitars and pianos. Sadly, most of these old bands never monetized the music thus a lot of it died out. Azor (pictured in previous post) was one of the more pure racine with little to no westernization to his art.
Some of my favorite racine artists are:
Azor Mapou Ginen (The man was a GOD on these drums), Boukman Ekspeyans , Boukan Ginen, Carole Demesmin (da goddess), and RAM
These are old school ones i grew up with. There are man more but these artists of that genre but sadly they often dont get the support outside of their local areas and Haitians living abroad are often shamed into rejecting anything associated with voodoo. Maybe the other Haitian brehs in here @Soundbwoy , @LeVraiPapi , @Dip, @loyola llothta , @For Da Bag , @HaitianPattyFromNYC can share more they know
I'll be listening shortly
I repped you too early but 
That's not my point, my point is for a Haitian to rock a Dashiki but then turn around and make a condescending or ignorant remark about African _____ is ironic.