CDs
Angels in the Mirror: Vodou Music of Haiti. Ellipsis Arts, 1997
This is a nice collection of songs for the lwa on CD, distributed in the form of a small hardcover book.
| 1. Legba Nan Bayè-a (1:33) | 6. Se Zèklè Yanyan (3:22) | 11. Bawon Monde (11:06) |
| 2. Port-au-Prince Drumming Demonstration (2:54) | 7. Kongo-a Kraze Renn Nou (6:10) | 12. M Pap Mache A Tè Anye (1:52) |
| 3. Danbala Wedo Vodou n a We Yo and Badji-m Anwo Badji-m Anba (3:57) | 8. O Bazilo Ou Pa Wè Nou Nan Chenn (2:37) | 13. O Non Zayilo Yo Tonbe (3:45) |
| 4. Nago Pa Piti (6:14) | 9. Djab O (12:00) | |
| 5. Mennwat Dance (7:25) | 10. Bonswa Kouzin Bonswa Kouzin O; Waya Waya Waya (3:04) |
Santeria: Songs for the Orishas. Soul Jazz Records. 1998.
| 1. Elegguá (7:12) | 6. Shangó (6:46) |
| 2. Ogún (5:10) | 7. Oyá (4:20) |
| 3. Ochosi (4:00) | 8. Oshún (7:16) |
| 4. Babalú Ayé (5:30) | 9. Yemayá (5:45) |
| 5. Obbatalá (5:30) | 10. Elegguá (inst) (6:00) |
Rhythms of Rapture: Sacred Musics of Haitian Vodou. Smithsonian/Folkways Recordings, 1995.
This is possibly one of my favourite Haitian music CDs. The variety of songs and styles that it collects is quite remarkable.
Roots Without End: Songs for Vodou with Mambo Racine Sans Bout. (Volume II) 2003. Stonee's Studio.
This is an excellent compilation, produced by an American Houngan. Many of these songs were recorded on location in Haiti so don't expect studio-quality sound. But these are some essential songs for the lwa. The section of Mambo Kathy's Songs provides a number of songs for the Lwa in both kreyol and English. (You can order a copy of this CD from Mambo K's Crossroads)
| 1. Gran Bwa-a | 4. Lougarou | 7. Gede Nibo | 10. Mambo Kathy's Songs |
| 2. Babou's Gran Bwa | 5. Makaya | 8. Baron Lakwa | 11. Priye Ginen |
| 3. Lemba | 6. Simbi Makaya | 9. Koulev |
The Rough Guide to the Music of Haiti. World Music Network.
Voodoo Drums. Soul Jazz Records
| 1. Yanvalou (2:23) | 6. Congo (2:50) | 11. Juba (3:00) | 16. Zepol (1:40) |
| 2. Africanadou (2:00) | 7. Mai (2:00) | 12. Petro (3:50) | 17. Areyen (2:14) |
| 3. Rongol (1:30) | 8. Parigol (1:40) | 13. Kita (1:30) | 18. Mas Karon (3:30) |
| 4. Zepol (1:30) | 9. Contredance (1:35) | 14. Bouma (2:00) | 19. Ibo (2:30) |
| 5. Dahome (1:30) | 10. Afranchi (1:40) | 15. Koye (2:30) |
Copyright © 2001 by B.C. Holmes. Last updated February 28th, 2002.
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