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Title:
Breaking the thermometer [CD]
Publication Date:
2022
Publication Information:
[Los Angeles, California] : Anti-, [2022]
Physical Description:
1 audio disc (46 min., 18 sec.) : CD audio, stereo ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet.
Abstract:
Leyla McCalla finds inspiration from her past and present. Whether it is her Haitian heritage or her adopted home of New Orleans, she - a bilingual multi-instrumentalist and alumna of Grammy award-winning African-American string band, the Carolina Chocolate Drops - has risen to produce a distinctive sound that reflects the union of her roots and experience.
General Note:
Title from disc label.
Performers:
Performed by Leyla McCalla, vocals, cello, tenor banjo, guitar ; with accompanying musicians.
Contents:
Nan fon Bwa -- Fort Dimanche -- Bon appétit messieurs -- Le bal est fini -- Dan reken -- Dodinin -- Ekzile -- Pouki -- You don't know me -- Jean and Michèle -- Vini wé -- Artibonite -- Still looking -- Memory song -- Boukman's prayer.
Language:
Multiple languages
Additional Language:
Sung in English, Creole French or Haitian French Creole.
