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Audio samples
are 2:00 per track:
- Dahomey
5:56
- Free Yourself
6:04
- Liberty
8:15
- Kote Moun Yo
5:25
- Activity
4:19
- Peace
4:46
- Ouvé Pot
4:26
- We Are Blessed
3:30
- Respect
3:45
- Benin
5:23
- Joy
4:21
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Ayiti Afrika (2006), by Bonga & the Vodou Drums of Haiti, presents entrancing intricate Afro-Haitian rhythms by Bonga, a master of the Haitian drum along with his Vodou drum battery featuring Bonga's son Tiga Jean-Baptiste and cousin Fito Vivien.
The CD also features acclaimed multi-horn player Peck Allmond; leading voice of the modern cello, Rufus Cappadocia; Mandeng master balafonist Famoro Dioubate from Guinea West Africa; vocalists Alisha Zebulon, Sheila Anozier and Jephte Guillaume.
This is a must have for anyone who loves traditional music that grooves and speaks to the heart and soul. True to form Ayiti Afrika is also meant for dancing! Beautiful uplifting melodies will have you singing right along in Haitian kreyol!
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