Vibes of the Caribbean: Capturing the Essence of French-Speaking Music
Curated Playlist: Exploring the Artistry of Frantz Casseus 🎼 Central Artist: Frantz Casseus Description: This arranged playlist captures the essence of the music of the French-speaking Caribbean, through the musician who has been acknowledged as the father of Haitian classical guitar, Frantz Casseus. Casseus was born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, where he is recognized for his skills in composing and playing the guitar, through the incorporation of Haitian folk music, stirring deep cultural resonances. The pieces featured in this playlist were either influenced by Casseus' collaborations, musical inspirations, or Haitian culture. Additionally, Haitian music is shaped by African, French, and Indigenous traditions, offering a mix of lively rhythms such as compas, rara, meringue, twoubadou, and Vodou. Playlist: First on this playlist is Petro Suite N1 or Haitian Suite for the guitar composed by our central artist Frantz Casseus. In this musical piece, Casseus blends tradition...