Art Music by Caribbean Composers: Haïti

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https://doi.org/10.15362/ijbs.v17i1.152

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Music

Abstract

Haïti has by far the longest history of independence of any of its Caribbean neighbors, having gained independence from France in 1804. Haïti's tradition of classical music takes root in its colonial heritage. Haïtian classical music, "mizik savant ayisyen," is derived from that "desire to retain European standards while including local features" of indigenous musical traditions (Grenier & Averill, 2007-2011).

Author Biographies

Christine Gangelhoff, The College of The Bahamas

Assistant Professor Department of Music School of Communications and Creative Arts

Cathleen LeGrand, Royal Thimphu College

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References

Dower, C. (1977). Libraries with music collections in the Caribbean islands. Notes (Second Series), 34(1), 27-38. https://doi.org/10.2307/897276

Grenier, R., & Averill, G. (2007-2011). Haïti. Grove Music Online / Oxford Music Online. http://www.oxfordmusiconline.com

Largey, M. (2007-2011). Ludovic Lamothe. Grove Music Online / Oxford Music Online. http://www.oxfordmusiconline.com

Ludovic Lamothe (1882-1953): Haïtian composer & pianist. (2011). http://chevalierdesaintgeorges.homestead.com/lamothe.html

Procopio, M. (2006) Crossing borders: Solo and chamber music for flute by Haïtian composers. The Flutist Quarterly, 32(1), 38-43. http://www.nfaonline.org/pdfs/flutistquarterly/issues/Fall2006.pdf

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Published

2011-07-19

Issue

Vol. 17 No. 1 (2011): Caribbean Art Music Bibliography

Section

Caribbean Art Music Bibliography

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