Frantz Casseus
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Frantz Casseus
was a Haiti
an guitarist
and composer
.
Although born and raised in Port-au-Prince
, Haiti
he spent most of his adult life in the United States
. His music maintained a focus on Haitian folk forms, which he incorporated into his recordings and his published compositions. Casseus was also an early guitar teacher to the musician Marc Ribot
, who has played a significant role in preserving Casseus' musical legacy . As part of these efforts, Ribot edited a collection of Casseus' solo guitar compositions , and performed those same pieces on a CD issued in 1993 .
was a Haiti
Haiti
Haiti , officially the Republic of Haiti , is a Caribbean country. It occupies the western, smaller portion of the island of Hispaniola, in the Greater Antillean archipelago, which it shares with the Dominican Republic. Ayiti was the indigenous Taíno or Amerindian name for the island...
an guitarist
Guitarist
A guitarist is a musician who plays the guitar. Guitarists may play a variety of instruments such as classical guitars, acoustic guitars, electric guitars, and bass guitars. Some guitarists accompany themselves on the guitar while singing.- Versatility :The guitarist controls an extremely...
and composer
Composer
A composer is a person who creates music, either by musical notation or oral tradition, for interpretation and performance, or through direct manipulation of sonic material through electronic media...
.
Although born and raised in Port-au-Prince
Port-au-Prince
Port-au-Prince is the capital and largest city of the Caribbean nation of Haiti. The city's population was 704,776 as of the 2003 census, and was officially estimated to have reached 897,859 in 2009....
, Haiti
Haiti
Haiti , officially the Republic of Haiti , is a Caribbean country. It occupies the western, smaller portion of the island of Hispaniola, in the Greater Antillean archipelago, which it shares with the Dominican Republic. Ayiti was the indigenous Taíno or Amerindian name for the island...
he spent most of his adult life in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. His music maintained a focus on Haitian folk forms, which he incorporated into his recordings and his published compositions. Casseus was also an early guitar teacher to the musician Marc Ribot
Marc Ribot
Marc Ribot born May 21, 1954) is an American guitarist and composer.His own work has touched on many styles, including no wave, free jazz, and Cuban music. Ribot is also known for collaborating with other musicians, most notably Tom Waits, Elvis Costello, and composer John Zorn.-Biography:Ribot was...
, who has played a significant role in preserving Casseus' musical legacy . As part of these efforts, Ribot edited a collection of Casseus' solo guitar compositions , and performed those same pieces on a CD issued in 1993 .
Discography
- Haitian Folks Songs Smithsonian Folkways Recordings (1953)
- Haitian Dances Smithsonian Folkways Recordings (1954)
- Haitiana Smithsonian Folkways Recordings (Afro-Carib) (1969)