Sunday, February 2, 2014

Kamèn Sa Wa Fè?

"Kamèn Sa Wa Fè?" was recorded back in the 1930s by Alan Lomax, who recorded a twoubadou band's (Ago's Bal Band) version of the song (using a Haitian version of the marimbula)! I knew I recognized Leyla McCalla's version of "Kamèn Sa W Fè?" somewhere. Given McCalla's interest in folk music, I shouldn't be surprised. I suppose I prefer Ago's Bal Band over McCalla's take because of the use of the clave and the Cuban son influence.

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