RAM - Defile (Best Kanaval 2008 song & video)

Definitely my favorite kanaval song this year. Appreciate the shout-out to one of the bravest men in the history of this world.

Background: RAM (stands for the initial of its founder) is one of the most prominent vodou-themed bands in Rasin (roots) music. Created in 1990 by Richard A. Morse, an American-born man (Mother is Emerante de Pradines, Haitian folklore dancer and singer) who moved to Port-au-Prince, seeking to explore Haitian and Caribbean music, RAM is known for its interesting fusion of traditional music and rock n' roll. As beloved as they are and known for being the people's voice, the group has survived kidnapping threats, assissination attempts due to their political lyrics and speaking out against the government, making their mark known especially under the oppressive regime of Raoul Cedras (1991-1994).
Richard, and his wife Lunise are the group's lead singers.

Category:

Music

Tags:

• kanaval
• 2008
• carnival
• haiti
• RAM
• richard
• lunise
• morse
• racine
• rasin
• vodou
• ayisyen

[ambreginny]

Is it me or is Richard slowly transforming into Baron Samedi? lol

He got the top hat, the black trenchcoat, the almost purple scarve, and sometimes the glasses and the cane.

What's the message you're sending us, Richard?

[dieudonneMC]

I wonder where that scoundrel Cedras is today? keep on fighting guys!

[ambreginny]

U didn't hear? Fucker is enjoying the good life in Panama on a fuckin' beach. Last I heard, the US (which they deny) unfroze his around 75 millions he likely stole from Haitian funds.

No justice for those who have disappeared, those who have perished, and those forced to exile. Pa gen jistis nan peyi Dayiti ditou!

[xxcuttyexx1989]

This Is the Shyt Rite here... Haitian's the Shyt N Im Pround 2 be haitian...

[Vilem123]

Very powerfull words, I love my people

[ThePrincess6598]

IT IS GHOST SONG OR GOD SONG

[guelmo1]

Kot neg Ginen'm yooooo.. pa okipe kolon kap di vodou se devil! se paske yo wè sa nap fè yo paka fè sa nap fè! yap bann non pote.. konn se minnen mimi bay mapou l0l

[hotvall305]

omg fey yo monte

[plujeune]

THIS IS MY JAM RIGHT HERE SO LOVE RAM

[RootsRunDeeep]

@ambreginny is that a bad thing?

[anythingnew]

This better than the shit we had in America in 2008

[jayp3051]

dats a nice song

[mymy416]

LUNISE HUM FANM NAN CHANTER BIEN KETT BAGAY MALEURRRRRRRRR

[Stargirl1979]

i tried to find it on itunes, but was unsuccesful. But, if you google it, i'm sure you'll find an mp3