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Haitian Diaspora Oral History Collection
Interview with Louis Leslie Marcelin “Sanba Zao”
Port-au-Prince, Haiti, June 21, 2012
Interview ASM0085000023
Interviewed by Kevin Mason
Recorded by Kevin Mason
Outline by Kevin Mason and Djevelyne Phileus
Length: 26:01 minutes
Interview with Louis Leslie Marcelin, better known as “Sanba Zao” in the Haitian music community. In addition to his work as a musician, Marcelin and his wife Mireille run the Bazilo Ecole Communautaire, one of the first elementary schools in Haiti that re-opened following the earthquake of January 12, 2012. This interview takes place at the school, and Marcelin traces his career as an influential mizik racine (roots music) artist. He also discusses Haitian roots groups and artists, including Group Sa, Foula Jazz, Senba Yo, Tabou Combo, Chico Boyer, Group Simbi, Markus Schwartz, and Matisou Légba.
This interview is conducted in Kreyòl.
This interview forms part of the Haitian Diaspora Oral History Collection of the University of Miami Libraries Special Collections.
This oral history expresses the views, memories and opinions of the interviewee. It does not represent the viewpoints of the University of Miami, its officers, agents, employees, or volunteers. The University of Miami makes no warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of any information contained in the interview and expressly disclaims any liability therefor.
Copyright to this interview lies with the University of Miami. It may not be reproduced, retransmitted, published, distributed, or broadcast without the permission of the University of Miami Libraries Special Collections. For information about obtaining copies or to request permission to publish any part of this interview, please contact Special Collections at asc@miami.edu.
Louis Leslie Marcelin 2
June 21, 2012
INTERVIEW OUTLINE
− 00:00:12: [Marcelin begins with salutations to Kevin and the University of Miami and its radio station, WVUM. Marcelin states his name with spelling and biographical information.]
− 00:01:20: Tell us about the number of music students, children that you’ve had and the type of music that you’ve introduced them too, including Haitian, American, and other types of music.
− 00:02:41: And your family was interested in music?
− 00:03:43: What are the names [of your children]?
− 00:06:07: [During this portion Marcelin speaks about his motivations for starting a school with his wife. He states that he was moved by the illiteracy rate amongst his Haitian brothers and felt he needed to act on it.]
− 00:07:08: Did you create a group called Group Sa or Group Foula?
− 00:07:25: Group Sa?
− 00:07:37: [The interviewer asked if the name represented the same Samba music of Brazil. Marcelin concluded that the two names are different and spelled out the differences.]
− 00:08:38: Who did [composed, performed] “Foula” with you?
− 00:08:48: Chico Boyer?
− 00:09:54: With Tabou Combo?
− 00:10:13: He [Denis Emile] did a record?
− 00:10:20: Is there a CD or tape?
− 00:10:45: [Where is the person, Henri Celestin, who has the 1992 recording?] Here? Yes, I would like to listen to it.
− 00:11:02: The group Foula Jazz [was] after Senba Yo?
− 00:11:23: Oh, yes?... Two brothers… Jacques Chancy played with Group Saa?
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June 21, 2012
− 00:12:02: You went to Sweden?
− 00:12:16: Louisiana?
− 00:13:19: Where did you go in Louisiana?
− 00:13:23: New Orleans?
− 00:13:32: Do you like New Orleans? Yes, because there is a great connection there to the blues.
− 00:13:42: Many connections with Haiti?
− 00:13:53: With Gumbo food?
− 00:14:24: And now with Group Simbi?
− 00:14:33: Do you like them? Yes, because they work for Haiti.
− 00:14:48: Marcelin talks about Markus Schwartz.
− 00:17:09: Do you work with students from the Ecole Nationale?
− 00:17:21: Drums?
− 00:17:56: You have a performance today?
− 00:18:28: There are good musicians [at your school]?
− 00:18:51: What is the significance of Matisou Légba?
− 00:19:02: Your friend?
− 00:20:10: Jean Raymond?
− 00:20:16: Is he here [Jean Raymond]?
− 00:20:20: The profession of Marcus Schwartz?
Louis Leslie Marcelin 4
June 21, 2012
− 00:20:38: Does he sing for Sanba Jazz? Sanba Yo?
− 00:21:14: So you had a lot of students? [Lists names of a few students]
− 00:21:48: What is zeligbo?
− 00:22:05: Manbo zili?
− 00:25:05: Thank you, would like to talk about anything new?
− 00:25:52: Thank you!
− 00:26:01: END OF INTERVIEW
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| Full Text | Haitian Diaspora Oral History Collection Interview with Louis Leslie Marcelin “Sanba Zao” Port-au-Prince, Haiti, June 21, 2012 Interview ASM0085000023 Interviewed by Kevin Mason Recorded by Kevin Mason Outline by Kevin Mason and Djevelyne Phileus Length: 26:01 minutes Interview with Louis Leslie Marcelin, better known as “Sanba Zao” in the Haitian music community. In addition to his work as a musician, Marcelin and his wife Mireille run the Bazilo Ecole Communautaire, one of the first elementary schools in Haiti that re-opened following the earthquake of January 12, 2012. This interview takes place at the school, and Marcelin traces his career as an influential mizik racine (roots music) artist. He also discusses Haitian roots groups and artists, including Group Sa, Foula Jazz, Senba Yo, Tabou Combo, Chico Boyer, Group Simbi, Markus Schwartz, and Matisou Légba. This interview is conducted in Kreyòl. This interview forms part of the Haitian Diaspora Oral History Collection of the University of Miami Libraries Special Collections. This oral history expresses the views, memories and opinions of the interviewee. It does not represent the viewpoints of the University of Miami, its officers, agents, employees, or volunteers. The University of Miami makes no warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of any information contained in the interview and expressly disclaims any liability therefor. Copyright to this interview lies with the University of Miami. It may not be reproduced, retransmitted, published, distributed, or broadcast without the permission of the University of Miami Libraries Special Collections. For information about obtaining copies or to request permission to publish any part of this interview, please contact Special Collections at asc@miami.edu. Louis Leslie Marcelin 2 June 21, 2012 INTERVIEW OUTLINE − 00:00:12: [Marcelin begins with salutations to Kevin and the University of Miami and its radio station, WVUM. Marcelin states his name with spelling and biographical information.] − 00:01:20: Tell us about the number of music students, children that you’ve had and the type of music that you’ve introduced them too, including Haitian, American, and other types of music. − 00:02:41: And your family was interested in music? − 00:03:43: What are the names [of your children]? − 00:06:07: [During this portion Marcelin speaks about his motivations for starting a school with his wife. He states that he was moved by the illiteracy rate amongst his Haitian brothers and felt he needed to act on it.] − 00:07:08: Did you create a group called Group Sa or Group Foula? − 00:07:25: Group Sa? − 00:07:37: [The interviewer asked if the name represented the same Samba music of Brazil. Marcelin concluded that the two names are different and spelled out the differences.] − 00:08:38: Who did [composed, performed] “Foula” with you? − 00:08:48: Chico Boyer? − 00:09:54: With Tabou Combo? − 00:10:13: He [Denis Emile] did a record? − 00:10:20: Is there a CD or tape? − 00:10:45: [Where is the person, Henri Celestin, who has the 1992 recording?] Here? Yes, I would like to listen to it. − 00:11:02: The group Foula Jazz [was] after Senba Yo? − 00:11:23: Oh, yes?... Two brothers… Jacques Chancy played with Group Saa? Louis Leslie Marcelin 3 June 21, 2012 − 00:12:02: You went to Sweden? − 00:12:16: Louisiana? − 00:13:19: Where did you go in Louisiana? − 00:13:23: New Orleans? − 00:13:32: Do you like New Orleans? Yes, because there is a great connection there to the blues. − 00:13:42: Many connections with Haiti? − 00:13:53: With Gumbo food? − 00:14:24: And now with Group Simbi? − 00:14:33: Do you like them? Yes, because they work for Haiti. − 00:14:48: Marcelin talks about Markus Schwartz. − 00:17:09: Do you work with students from the Ecole Nationale? − 00:17:21: Drums? − 00:17:56: You have a performance today? − 00:18:28: There are good musicians [at your school]? − 00:18:51: What is the significance of Matisou Légba? − 00:19:02: Your friend? − 00:20:10: Jean Raymond? − 00:20:16: Is he here [Jean Raymond]? − 00:20:20: The profession of Marcus Schwartz? Louis Leslie Marcelin 4 June 21, 2012 − 00:20:38: Does he sing for Sanba Jazz? Sanba Yo? − 00:21:14: So you had a lot of students? [Lists names of a few students] − 00:21:48: What is zeligbo? − 00:22:05: Manbo zili? − 00:25:05: Thank you, would like to talk about anything new? − 00:25:52: Thank you! − 00:26:01: END OF INTERVIEW |
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