Overview:
Twoubadou Lakay closed its Mizik Ayiti residency at Haiti Cultural Exchange on May 14 with a spirited performance honoring Haiti’s troubadour music tradition and the legacy of Coupé Cloué. The evening featured live music, dancing and audience sing-alongs.
The group, formed last November to study and perform the music of legendary singer and band leader Coupé Cloué during what would have been the Haitian music legend’s 100th year, brought together a rotating collective of Haitian musicians and guest artists throughout the residency.
Band manager, Gary Sylvain said the residency highlighted music from Ti Paris, Robert Molin and Tabou Combo, along with original work inspired by Haiti’s troubadour music, a traditional roots genre known for its acoustic sound and storytelling. Audience members responded throughout the night with applause and sing-alongs as musicians performed classic original songs and shared stories behind the music.
Here is a display of photos and video of the Troubadou Lakay performance
All photos and video by Bill Farrington for The Haitian Times.
Twoubadou Lakay musicians at the May 14 performance after concluded the Mizik Ayiti Residency Spring Series project at Haiti Cultural Exchange.. Musicinas Joe Montour, vocals, center, (L-R) Roland Cameau, guitar, Bobby Raymond, bass; Markus Schwartz, percussion; and Garry Josama, guitar.
Dancers enjoying the music of Twoubadou Lakay. The band performed after concluded its Mizik Ayiti residency at the Haiti Cultural Exchange on Thursday, May 14th. Musicians Joe Montour, vocals, center, Garry Josama, guitar. and Gamar Josama, piano
Twoubadou Lakay performance on May 14 after ending its Mizik Ayiti Residency Spring Series at the Haiti Cultural Exchange. Musicinas Joe Montour, vocals, center, (L-R) Roland Cameau, guitar, Bobby Raymond, bass; Markus Schwartz, percussion; and Garry Josama, guitar.
Roland Cameau guitar player with Twoubadou Lakay at the band performance on May 14.
Twoubadou Lakay musicians concluded their residency at the Haiti Cultural Exchange with a performance on May 14th. Musicians Joe Montour, vocals, center, (L-R) Markus Schwartz, percussion, Roland Cameau guitar, Bobby Raymond, bass, and Tiga Jean Baptiste on the drum.
