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Dutch Portfolio- Roël Calister

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Curated Paylist: The Musical World of Randal Corsen Central Artist: Roël Calister Description:  Roël Calister was born in 1979 on the island of Curaçao and he is a percussionist who blends Afro-Caribbean music together with contemporary genres like pop, jazz and more. He created his own Rythm which is called, 'Tambutronic' that is a fusion of electronic music and traditional tambu rhythms. Playlist 1.   Izaline Calister – Kanta Helele Izaline, Roël's sister, is a celebrated vocalist known for integrating Afro-Antillean music with jazz. Her song "   Kanta Helele " exemplifies this blend, showcasing the rich cultural sounds of Curaçao. 2.  Randal Corsen – "Pa Kòrsou" Randal Corsen is a pianist and composer from Curaçao, Corsen's "Pa Kòrsou" is a heartfelt tribute to his homeland, incorporating traditional rhythms and melodies. His collaborations with Roël Calister have deepened his exploration of Afro-Caribbean musical traditions. 3. Kuenta...

French Portfolio- Ludovic Lamothe

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Music of Ludovic Lamothe. Central Artist : Ludovic Lamothe Description: In this playlist, I will show you various videos of Haitian pianist and composer Ludovic Lamothe with artist who were influenced by him. Ludovic Lamothe (1882-1953) was born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti in 1882 to musically incline father. He learned about music from his father and grandfather. His compositions blend European classical traditions with Haitian folk elements mostly the meringue. He was given the nickname 'Black Chopin' after his favorite composer Chopin. Below are 6 artist who were either inspired or influenced by him. Playlist 1. Justin Elie Justin Elie (1883-1931) was a Haitian composer and pianist who was influenced by Lamothe to blend European and Haitian traditions together. This composition he created is called 'Légende Créole (Creole Legend) '. He composed many other songs such as 'Le Chant du Barde Indien (Song of the Indian Bard)' and ' La Mort de l'Indien (The D...