Haitian Blues

Check out Fats Waller's recording of "Haitian Blues," a song first recorded by Clarence Johnson and Creole singer Lizzie Miles. While there is nothing really distinctly 'Haitian' about this blues, Lizzie Miles had ancestors from Saint Domingue/Haiti. It's more interesting as another example of Harlem's multicultural musical environment and the stride style, something Fats Waller perfected like Johnson. 

Lizzie Miles Sings in Creole: Un Bon Nòmm

I am quite fascinated by music in the various Creole languages, especially those of the French-influenced languages. Lizzie Miles mixes things up by singing in English later in the song, but nonetheless an important and interesting song that shows the retention of Louisiana Creole and its influence in the music of the region.