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Emeline Michel has been described as the 'Queen of Haitian song', but despite the fact this is her eighth cd, it's likely many outside of her native Haiti may not know of her.
If her name's not familiar it's not too late to learn about her unique vocal style compliments of her latest RAISIN KREYOL.
Emeline began her career at age 18, winning a song contest in Haiti which earned her a year's music study in Detroit.
She's one of the few female bandleaders in the Caribbean and RAISIN KREYOL is her third cd as a record producer, as well.
Background orchestration supports and doesn't overwhelm the vocals, which range from modern pop to old-style Haitian.
It's this blend of old and new which gives Emeline Michel an unexpectedly contemporary style - hard to pin down to a single trend, yet compelling.
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