easter - Haiti Music Video

DJA-Rara Kanaval Music Video Zwazo Vole was selected as one of the top 10 Carival Songs of 2007.

Rara is a musical style developed in Haiti, which is most frequently used for parades and marches. It is especially common to see rara used the week of Lent, and throughout the weeks leading up to Easter.

Old rara, from a thematic standpoint celebrates the culture of the Haitians, their connection to Africa, and the Haitian Voodoo beliefs. Modern rara may be composed to address social and political issues. Sometimes political candidates hire rara composers to write songs for them to use in marches during their campaigns.

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Easter or Resurrection Day, is the most important religious feast in the Christian liturgical year. It celebrates the resurrection of Jesus, which Christians believe occurred on the third day after his crucifixion some time in the period AD 27 to 33. Many pagan elements have become part of the celebration, and those aspects are often celebrated by many Christians and non-Christians alike. Easter is linked to the Jewish Passover not only for much of its symbolism but also for its position in the calendar. On this important religious occasion {!firstname}, I have selected the following music videos for your enjoyment:

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