Here is an interesting recording of a political praise song from early 20th century Haiti. In praise of President Nord Alexis, it possesses that unmistakable Haitian rhythm. Although recorded by Harold Courlander several decades after the Alexis presidency, it might be a good indication of how popular music in Haiti at the time sounded. Since this rendition, lacks a band or orchestral accompaniment, it might be useful to imagine this accompanied by a military band. The liner notes certainly indicate that.
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