Frantz Casséus, a renowned classical guitarist, had a unique ability to create his own folklore, with several of his melodies now mistaken for traditional Haitian tunes.
Historical Context
The album showcases Haitian cello pieces and presents a historical overview of leading composers from the Haitian national school of classical composition, which began in the 19th century.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Many works by Haitian composers are difficult to access due to issues of preservation and publishing, making this album an effort to increase accessibility to this unique repertoire.
Composer Biography
Diana Golden, the cellist on this album, became interested in Haitian music after working with Haitian students in Boston who used music to cope with trauma from the 2010 earthquake.
Album & Artwork
The album title, Tanbou Kache, means 'hidden drum' and refers to the Vodou drum parts hidden within the cello lines of composer Werner Jaegerhuber's chamber music.
Recording & Production
The album features three contemporary composers from the third generation of Haitian classical music: Julio Racine, Daniel Bernard Roumain, and Jean 'Rudy' Perrault.
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