Creole Choir of Cuba

Prepare to be blown away: hear the passionate melodies, wild harmonies and richly textured arrangements of these 10 inspiring vocalists (five men and five women). As you listen you will know this is something new from Cuba — the most original vocal sound to come out of the island in a long while. The Creole Choir’s Cuban name “Desandann” means literally “descendents.” Desandann sing in Creole, Cuba’s second language, spoken by almost a million people, a pragmatic fusion of African, French, and other languages. Multiple award winners, this Grammy nominated Choir sing the vital music learnt at home from grandparents and parent as well as the songs of some of the foremost groups of contemporary Haitian scene.

"exhilarating...sleek, theatrical, socially conscious and full of joyful life"
—The New York Times

"The Creole Choir's experience is just as much for the emotions and gut as it is for the ears and eyes"
—Philadelphia Inquirer