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Pauline Jean: Nwayo
by James Nadal
One cannot properly realize the music of vocalist Pauline Jean without delving into the history of Haiti, as they are intrinsically intertwined. She has the innate ability to seamlessly flow within her ancestral culture while very much being the modern artist living the creative life. Her sophomore release Nwayo--Haitian Kreyol for core or center--is an amalgam of pure jazz vocalization steeped in Caribbean rhythm and soul. By beginning with “Rev Pauline/Pauline's Dream" Jean cleverly lays out the concept ...
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by James Nadal
The advent and enduring popularity of music videos has allowed artists to break out and garner an audience based on the recording and online posting of their live performances. This trend has been positive for vocalist Pauline Jean, whose mesmerizing performances of “Yoyo" and her signature song, “Dey/Rasenbleman," have led enthusiasts to seek out her 2009 release, A Musical Offering. “Dey/Rasenbleman" is featured on the record, as well as “Ayiti Remember (Don't Cry)," both in tribute of ...
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