Lakou Mizik – Wa Di Yo (Cumbancha Discovery, 2016)
Wa Di Yo is the debut album from a fabulous multi-generational Haitian band called Lakou Mizik. This new act incorporates Haitian roots music to produce a fresh, irresistible sound.
Lakou Mizik use danceable vodou rhythms, call and response vocals, jazz lines, accordion melodies and the insistent energy of the roaring rara horns normally used during carnival season.
The band lineup on Wa Di Yo includes Steeve Valcourt on guitars and vocals; Jonas Attis on vocals; Louis Lesly Marcelin (aka Sanba Zao) on tambour (barrel drum), percussion and vocals; Nadine Remy on vocals; Lamarre Junior on bass and bass drum; Woulele Marcelin on tambour and percussion; Peterson “Ti Piti” Joseph on rara and percussion; James Carrier on rara and percussion; and Belony Beniste on accordion. Canadian musician and producer Chris Velan appears on guitar and banjo.
Wa Di Yo presents the joyous hip-shaking roots sound of Lakou Mizik, the finest group to have come out of Haiti in recent years.
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Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
