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Cat: OME 1001. Rel: 26 Feb 18
Library/Archive

Side 1 - Track 1. Creole O Voudoun Side 1 - Track 2. Ayizan Marche Side 1 - Track 3. Signaleagwe Orroyo Side 1 - Track 4. Zulie Banda Side 1 - Track 5. Ibo Lele Side 2 - Track 1. Ghede Nimbo Side 2 - Track 2. Nogo Jaco Colocoto Side 2 - Track 3. Miro Miba Side 2 - Track 4. Po' Drapeaux

Ukraine-born Maya Deren isn't your typical musician for label owner. She was, in fact, one of the most interesting film makers throughout the 40s and 50s, expanding the Western hemisphere's knowledge and appreciation for 'creole' sounds. Aside from the long line of visual arts, she did release one mythical record, back in 1954, on the infamous Elektra label. Voices Of Haiti is now a digger's choice, and a relic of library music, which has possibly shaped much of the 'outernational' fascination that has shaped the sound of imprints like Honest Jon's, Strut, Sounds Of The Universe etc. Recorded in villages and towns across Haiti, this magical LP is a deep and explorative foray into the deepest and most visceral sounds of the Caribbean, and we have been truly blessed with this timely reissue. Unmissable.