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As in many West African countries, drumming and dancing are central to vodun. Vodun dances are accompanied by an ensemble of drums, rattles, and an ogan (metallic bell). Vodun songs such as this one are centred around possession rituals. The song text is in the French-derived Creole language indigenous to the Haitian population. The polyrhythmic patterns found in vodun music are associated with different loas, or deities, believed to “ride” or possess dancers during vodun rituals.
Vudu performed by El perystile de Mariani, from Africa in America (Cat.# Corason MTCD 1157) (c) and (p)1992 Musica Tradicional. All rights reserved./Daniel Morel/Reuters/Landov
