By Tequila Minsky
BROOKLYN—A little over a year ago, drummers Jean “Fanfan” Rene and Steve Deats were speaking with Marie-Lily Cerat, executive director of the Haitian Studies Institute at Brooklyn College. The artists reflected on how certain rhythms might disappear as Haitian master drummers age.
Overview:
A new project led by the Haitian Studies Institute highlights masters of Haitian drumming, a vital aspect of Haiti’s culture and legacy.
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