Marc Ribot Plays Solo Guitar Works of Frantz Casseus is a heartfelt tribute from renowned guitarist Marc Ribot to his teacher and mentor, the Haitian composer Frantz Casseus. Drawing on four decades of Casseus’s compositions, the album beautifully merges classical guitar artistry with Haitian folk traditions, offering listeners an intimate exploration of the immigrant experience and the enduring spirit of Haiti’s musical heritage.
This release stands out as the most comprehensive recorded collection of Casseus’s solo guitar works, including pieces previously available only as sheet music and others never published before this album. Ribot’s nuanced performances bring out the sophistication and emotional depth of Casseus’s music, making Marc Ribot Plays Solo Guitar Works of Frantz Casseus an essential listen for admirers of classical, folk, and world music alike.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Knockwurst Records
- Genre: Classical, Folk, World, & Country
- Release Date: 05/14/2021
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TRACKS
A1. Rara
A2. Prelude #2
A3. Haitian Suite: Petro
A4. Haitian Suite: Yanvalloux
A5. Haitian Suite: Mascaron
A6. Haitian Suite: Coumbite (Merci Bon Dieu)
B1. Simbi
B2. Prelude #1
B3. Merengue
B4. Improvisation
B5. Chanson
B6. Congo
B7. Dance (On Sunday)
C1. Serenade Lointaine
C2. Valse
C3. Untitled
C4. Romance
C5. Dance of the Hounsies
C6. Romance 1978
D1. Meringue Frangeul [Bonus Track]
D2. Sobo [Bonus Track]
D3. Nan Guinan
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