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[Konesans Series - Ep. #53] What is the Role of Music in Haitian Culture? Ethnomusicologist Dr. Rebecca Dirksen provides some answers

Rasanblaj: The Podcast (Formerly Nèg Mawon. All new episodes at rasanblaj.org exclusively.)

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Exploring the Sound of Urban Haiti

Explore the diverse soundscape of urban Haiti as the speaker takes you on a virtual sound walk through their neighborhood, highlighting the echoes of drums, sacred gatherings, preachers, dogs, and bowler concerts. Discover how these unique sounds shape the experience of urban life in Haiti, while acknowledging the variations across different neighborhoods.

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