Tribute to Haitian Rara: DJARARA, Rara Lakay & all others + Racine Groups - by Smith Georges
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Uploaded by SmithGeorges on Sep 25, 2009
Tribute to Haitian Rara: DJARARA, Rara Lakay & all others + Racine Groups
Originated from Haiti, rara is more and more gaining an international platform in countries such as Japan, France, Canada, Germany, USA and many other countries worldwide. Rara is a form of festival music used for street processions, typically during Easter Week. The music centers on a set of cylindrical bamboo trumpets called vaksen, which may also be made of metal pipes, but also features drums, and metal bells, as well as sometimes also cylindrical metal trumpets which are made from recycled metal, often coffee cans. The vaksen-s perform repeating patterns in hocket and often strike their instruments rhythmically with a stick while blowing into them. In the modern day, standard trumpets and guitar may also be used, particularly with the group racine such as Boukman Eksperyans or Ram. In the US, a rara group by the name of Dja rara has performed in many prestigious venues, such as Universities, City Hall and was present in Washington DC during the inauguration of President Barack Obama.
The songs are always performed in Haitian Kreyòl and typically celebrate the African ancestry of the Afro-Haitian masses. Vodou is often implemented through the procession.
Rara in Haiti is often used for political purposes, with candidates commissioning songs praising them and their campaigns. Rara lyrics also often address difficult issues, such as political oppression or poverty.
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vuvuzela in haiti from south africa
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love to see my Haitian people keeping our culture alive and staying active in our affairs. keep up the good work. love the music.
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every one check out my rara beat i made at home in fl studio 9
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I love RARA. Djarara is great.
SmithGeorges 2 years ago