
How Disaster And Tragedy Spawned A Radical Music Movement In Haiti
Notorious for blending the political and profane, denounced for its roots in Vodou, rabΓ²day music is the defiant β and wildly popular β sound of a new, disaffected generation of Haitians. As the country prepares for long-awaited elections starting in August, stars of the genre have become unusually influential by turning public anxieties into dance-friendly anthems.