THE ROAD TO SOUND: Revisiting the Experimental Music of 2019
THE ROAD TO SOUND: Revisiting the Experimental Music of 2019
BY VANESSA AGUE
“Fanm d’Ayiti (Women of Haiti) is flutist, vocalist, and composer Nathalie Joachim’s debut, GRAMMY-nominated album and a musical celebration of Haiti, melding found sound with vocals, flute, electronics, and a string quartet. The song cycle is rooted in the personal, functioning as a space for Joachim to explore her own heritage as well as a means to bring light to Haitian tradition. The album features recordings of Joachim’s grandmother and a girl’s choir in her home village, reimagined traditional songs, and new works. The sound is buoyant, rich, and commanding.”