Voices of Haiti by Maya Deren

Voices Of Haiti (recorded by Maya Deren)
Elektra EKLP-5 (10-inch mono) 1953
Recorded during ceremonials near Croix Des Missions and Petionville in Haiti by Maya Deren
Excerpted notes from the cover:
The belief that the proper performance of a sacred formula of symbols or sounds is the means by which man achieves contact with divine powers is a basic principle not only of Voudoun, but of every religion. Such formulae were known as mantras in ancient Sanskrit, and this is still the term for all such ritual action, whether the chants of the Muslim muezzin or the saying of the Catholic rosary. The use of mantras is as ancient and as universal as man's desire to improve his condition and secure his destiny. It is as prevailing as the proud conviction of each man that his weaknesses and inadequaceis are, by and large, common to all men and that, consequently, the power which is sufficiently superior to sustain and fortify him is one which is superior to man altogether. In times of need a man may seek to enlist such assistance by magic means. (...) If the songs and drumming achieve the compelling power which I believe is represented in this album it is because the microphone, lashed to the center post of the ceremonial peristyle, has captured a record not of men and women at play, not of their relaxed spontaneities, nor of their effort to create an art work for other men or for the satisfaction of any employer. It is a record of labor, of the most serious and vital effort which a Haitian makes, for he is here laboring for divine reward, addressing himself not to men but to divinity. They are singing for the gods. It is a privilege to have overheard and to have recorded it. -Maya Deren
Side one
Creole O Voudoun (yanvalou) 5:02
Ayizan Marche (zepaules) 3:23
Signaleagwe Orroyo (yanvalou) 3:37
Zulie Banda (banda) 3:09
Ibo Lele (ibo) 1:16
Side Two
Ghede Nimbo (mahi) 4:39
Nogo Jaco Colocoto (nago crabino) 2:50
Miro Miba (congo) 2:59
Po' Drapeaux (petro mazonnei) 5:49

[@kosmikprince6561]

Maya Deren really immersed herself in Haitian Culture, via the principles and ritualistic practices associated with Vodou-Lakay (Haitian authenticity), and through her documented work and efforts, many continue to learn, understand, and truly appreciate the cosmogony of Vodou. Personally, I can't never get enough of Maya Deren's documentaries - Devine Horsemen: The Living Gods of Haiti. Read it at least (10) times already... Such an Excellent reference on Native Haitian inheritance (Sacred Oral and Visual Traditions).

[@FlyingTeacup]

Have you also read Zora Neale Hurston's Tell My Horse? She went to Haiti in the 1930s and got even deeper into the Vodou culture. (I ordered both books last week, just waiting for them to arrive now)

[@silverkitty2503]

may black lives be protected and equal worldwide ...

[@sivaschuh4396]

Merci d'avoir téléchargé cet enregistrement le plus important de l'enquête de Maya Deren sur le vaudou haïtien.

[@frankieartsen3077]

I HAVE NO CLUE WHAT BROUGHT ME TO THIS VIDEO TODAY JANUARY 1ST 2021 TO LISTEN TO THIS MUSIC

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Thank you soooo much

[@liltick102]

I love Maya Deren tysm

[@frankieartsen3077]

LOVE THIS MUSIC

[@davidgeorgemenard1082]

Excellent! Maya Deren in Haiti! DGM/

[@durandal5743]

Amazing!
Some of the pieces sound so modern

[@pierredauphin7640]

Love it this is our roots. Thanks to you for this beautiful initiative.

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Thanx for sharing this awesome stuff...it's amazing

[@thurayashi145]

Beautiful

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Ayibobooooo

[@Notariadedudas]

Gracias, buen aporte.

[@psychonaut_adv9696]

powerful!

[@jplousjean255]

The great music

[@francescam3862]

amazing, thank you :)

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