Rabble Without A Cause
Wednesday February 14th, 2024 with Ian M
The Origins of the Haitian Revolution. Jowee Omicil's SpiriTuaL HeaLinG : Bwa KaYimaN FreeDoM SuiTe

Featuring Canadian saxophonist Jowee Omicil and his new release, a suite devoted to the ceremony in 1791 that started the long road to Haitian freedom from slavery. For some background on the history of the Haitian Revolution: https://www.publicbooks.org/how-haiti-destroyed-slavery/ Jowee was interviewed (in English) about his album on France 24: https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/arts24/20231120-jowee-omicil-on-his-voodoo-infused-and-haitian-slave-revolution-inspired-new-album On the connection between the Haitian Revolution and the abolition of slavery efforts in the U.S., see https://daily.jstor.org/the-haitian-revolution-and-american-slavery/