The méringue, a dance favored by composers Edmond Saintonge and Justin Elie, is a sensual, nostalgic dance in five that also symbolizes Haitian cultural affirmation and resistance against American occupation.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Haitian composers like Ludovic Lamothe, Justin Elie, and Edmond Saintonge created works that blend European Romanticism with traditional Haitian melodies, dances, and voodoo rhythms.
Performer Biography
Célimène Daudet has received several accolades, including the Prix international Pro Musicis, and was named an 'Artiste Génération Spedidam'.
Composer Biography
Ludovic Lamothe, one of the composers featured, was known in the Caribbean as the 'Black Chopin' due to his refined harmonic sense and admiration for Frédéric Chopin.
Album & Artwork
The album's concept, 'Haïti mon amour' (Haiti my love), stems from pianist Célimène Daudet's personal journey to reconnect with her Haitian roots.
Performer Biography
Célimène Daudet, the pianist on this album, is of both French and Haitian cultures and has performed at prestigious venues like Carnegie Hall in New York and the Philharmonie de Paris.
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