Women have been great contributors in Haitian music, often singing cultural anthems, romantic ballads, and lively or entertaining songs. However, the presence of women as the faces of kompa music bands and popular Haitian music in general needs to increase and this is necessary for the diversity of music.
Women’s contributions to the music should be recognized. In honor of Haitian Heritage Month, here are some videos featuring Haitian women artists:
Iconic Artists & Songs
Carole Demesmin- Lumane Casimir
(Tribute song to Lumane Casimir, a 1930’s folk singer & first iconic Haitian female singer; includes sample of Casimir’s “Papa Gédé Bel Gason”)
Denise Heurtelou Carrié- Vive Haiti
(Remake of Lumane Casimir’s classic song)
Ti Corn- Sous Le Ciel D’Haiti (Peyi de Rèv)
Yole Derose- Tounen
Jacqueline Denis & Zekle- Anko Anko
Emeline Michel- A.K.I.K.O
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVqI5BXk3TI?rel=0
Gina Dupervil- Lanmou Nou Pran Dife
80s-90s Artists
Riske- Zanmi
Chantal- Kreyolololo
Lele- Kote Moun Yo
Current Artists
Misty Jean- Kijan Lari A Ye
Milca- Kimbé
https://youtu.be/GNFbRy5h_OI?rel=0
Rutshelle Guillaume- Kite’m Kriye
Tamara Suffren- Lespwa
Darline Desca- Pou Lamou
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