Bonga & The Vodou Drums of Haiti

Master Haitian percussionist, Gaston Bonga Jean-Baptiste, leads Bonga and The Vodou Drums of Haiti, a collective that presents traditional Haitian roots music, mizik rasin. This versatile ensemble features skilled ceremonial drummers, singers and dancers rooted in the diverse musical tradition of Haiti.

Laced between vodou rhythms and traditional chants are instruments such as the mbira, didgeridoo, and conch. Vodou Drums of Haiti are also presented in an innovative jazz format featuring drum, cello, reeds, brass, balafon and vocals centered on mesmerizing rhythms and pulsating bass grooves. Audiences will experience an extraordinary historical, cultural, and spiritual journey that remains unseen in todays musical landscape. With an extensive repertoire of Afro-Haitian rhythms, kreyol songs and regional dances, music of The Vodou Drums traverses the plains, mountains and coasts, conjuring images of Haitis spirit, beauty and way of life.

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• Bonga
• Gaston Jean-Baptiste
• Tiga
• Vodou Drums of Haiti
• mizik rasin
• mbira
• didgeridoo
• conch
• Afro-Haitian

[Alohalakay]

oh oh this way to play the bambou came from the Australian bushes

[108hari108]

roots Haitian drums and Didg playing, come on we have to have more of this, especially with dance!!!

[Toneclave]

Beautiful!!!! Blessings to Bonga, Tiga and you all!!!!!