After hearing the news that a survivor has been found, a full 11 days after the Haitian earthquake, I felt I needed to find some music that could lift spirits and make us believe that miracles can happen.
Little needs to be said about this choral piece by Haitian composer, Emile Desamours, as anyone who listens to it will surely be able to feel the palpable joy. One note though; there is a vocal technique that runs through it that takes my breath away every single time - where the entire choir push the sound forward in such a focused and concentrated way, that it sounds like a single voice. Mixed in between some 'traditional' harmonies, there is a definite percussive element which creates a 'folk' feel - making a perfect bridge with the traditional music that is so intrinsic to Haitian culture.
Hopefully, in the very near future, Haiti will experience this joy again, and have the inspiration to create more of this spirited music.
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