RAM is a Haitian roots music ensemble from Port-au-Prince. The group’s name comes from the initials of its founder, songwriter, and lead male vocalist, Richard A. Morse.
Morse describes RAM’s music as “Vodoo rock ‘n’ roots.” Ram has become one of the leading acts in Haiti’s mizik rasin scene.
RAM was formed in 1990 by Richard A. Morse, his wife Lunise, and several folk musicians and dancers in Port-au-Prince. The group recorded its debut album in 1996.
The ensemble’s style includes traditional Vodoo lyrics and instruments, such as rara horns and petro drums together with rock. Ram’s songs include lyrics in Haitian Creole, French, and English.
Discography:
Aïbobo (Ciné , 1993)
Puritan Vodou (Delta Records, 1997)
Kite Yo Pale (Delta Records, 2002)
MadiGra (2003)
Le Jardin (Geronimo Records, 2003)
Manmanm Se Ginen (Willibelle Publishing, 2016)
August 1791 (Willibelle Publishing, 2018)
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.