HAITI'S QUEEN OF CREOLE SONG

Emeline Michel Performs Live at Brooklyn's Prospect Park

Photo by Hortense Fuller

One of AfricaSounds.com's favorite artists, the Haitian diva Emeline Michel, recently performed to a packed bandshell at Prospect Park for the first annual Haitian music festival.  The event featured five of Haiti's leading music acts and filled the park with an exceptional afternoon of music.  The packed festival was noteworthy in that it showcased in one event the talent of five Haitian bands, many of them New York based, and was living testament to the strength, popularity and diversity of Haitian music.  Besides for Emeline Michel, the festival also featured terrific sets by famed groups Tabou Combo, Zin, Boukman Eksperians and 2Sweet.  We would highly recommend catching any of these acts if they perform live near you.

Emeline Michel's last studio release, "Cordes & Ame"

Emeline's last studio release, "Cordes & Ame," is highly recommended for your collection because it features a diverse range of musical styles all showcasing Emeline's unique and sublime vocal approach.  The musicianship is top-notch and features many leading musicians.  In addition, a recent release entitled "Best Of" captures many of Emeline's sought after early singles in on one disc.  To purchase Emeline Michel's music, please visit cdbaby.com.  For more information on Emeline Michel, please visit her website at:

 http://emelinemichel.homestead.com/home.html