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Haitian Diaspora Oral History Collection
Interview with Adlore Casseus "Empress Addi"
and Patrick Dorce of Rara Rock
North Miami, Florida, December 16, 2011
Interview ASM0085000007
Interviewed by Kevin Mason
Recorded by Kevin Mason
Outline by Kevin Mason and Xavier Mercado
Length: 56:39 minutes
Interview with Adlore Casseus “Empress Addi,” and Patrick Dorce of Rara Rock, a Haitian roots world beat band based in North Miami. Casseus, the singer for Rara Rock, is a doctoral student in education and performs as “Empress Addi.” Dorce is the guitar player for Rara Rock. The interview explores Haitian culture and music, with an emphasis on the rara style, as well as the Haitian community in Miami, especially North Miami. Casseus and Dorce also talk about the history of their band, and they perform three songs. Casseus also discusses her childhood and musical influences.
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.
Adlore Casseus “Empress Addi,” and Patrick Dorce of Rara Rock 2
December 16, 2011
INTERVIEW OUTLINE
− 00:00:12: Introduction of interviewees.
− 00:00:32: Can you tell us a little bit about Rara Rock, and how you guys came to be?
− 00:08:06: So, your influence on them [your children] has a socially-conscious element?
− 00:08:46: Performance of a song.
− 00:11:48: What’s the name of that [song]?
− 00:12:38: Adlore Casseus talk about her childhood in Miami.
− 00:14:01: A lot of people think that Miami is one of the capitals of the Tenth Department, capital of the diaspora, but you still faced some discrimination for being Haitian…
− 00:14:30: Do you ever view music as kind of the offense [against the bullying of Haitians] as well?
− 00:15:25: And those two things [music and food] came together this Saturday when you played. Can you talk a little bit about the Purforce experience?
− 00:20:48: So you guys performed in this event on Saturday. Was it a predominantly Haitian crowd?
− 00:21:28: If you had more of a predominantly Haitian crowd, would you alter the set a little bit, or is it all pretty much the same?
− 00:22:44: So that lends a bit to what you were saying earlier about it being a “fusion” or “world” beat, and you have encountered some difficulties with that?
− 00:24:03: I found it a fascinating thing, though it was a little bit discouraging for you; the idea of the “backyards.” That plays so much a part of how the diaspora plays in a daily life back home…
− 00:26:04: So you are creating a lakou in the diaspora?
− 00:26:56: Where did this take place?
− 00:27:16: North Miami is definitely a Haitian community. Is this one of the major outposts for the Haitian community in South Florida? Adlore Casseus “Empress Addi,” and Patrick Dorce of Rara Rock 3
December 16, 2011
− 00:29:19: For people not familiar with North Miami, can you give a synopsis of what it is like living here?
− 00:30:45: How do you like general Miami music culture? Are there any bands around here that have influenced you, or that you like?
− 00:32:22: How do you think the sounds of the United States have influenced your music?
− 00:34:18: What do your parents listen to?
− 00:35:00: Haitian religious church music was played in your home?
− 00:36:37: So Haitian roots music, and even Rara, has a stigma in Haiti?
− 00:37:30: You have definitely claimed it [Rara music]. It’s in the name of your group, even. Is it ever a worrisome idea that you may lose some followers?
− 00:38:46: Do you see [Haitian] roots music as a symbol of that [culture preservation]?
− 00:39:08: Patrick, you’ve participated in Rara groups. Explain what it’s like playing in a group and your crowd interaction. I know that some people do stigmatize it, but what is your experience with it?
− 00:41:25: Does that style, because it has such a spiritual connection for you, does that spiritual connection translate to the audience?
− 00:42:06: Addi, I’d like to hear your take on it. Have you seen people engaged by the music? Do you have spiritual elements to your songs or is it really the rhythm? What is the spiritual element, then?
− 00:43:07: What are some of the other songs like? How is “Haiti, My Country” different from “Haiti, My Plight”?
− 00:46:15: How is “Haiti, My Country” an empowering song?
− 00:46:43: Which do you think is your most powerful song? One that has the most meaning for you or connection to the audience?
− 00:48:08: Patrick, any specific songs for you?
− 00:48:44: Do you still feel that connection, like maybe with your work through the “backyard,” you definitely feel like your work here in the diaspora is needed back at home?
− 00:51:14: Performance of “Haiti, My Country.” Adlore Casseus “Empress Addi,” and Patrick Dorce of Rara Rock 4
December 16, 2011
− 00:54:18: Performance of a song.
− 00:56:39: End of Interview.
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| Full Text | Haitian Diaspora Oral History Collection Interview with Adlore Casseus "Empress Addi" and Patrick Dorce of Rara Rock North Miami, Florida, December 16, 2011 Interview ASM0085000007 Interviewed by Kevin Mason Recorded by Kevin Mason Outline by Kevin Mason and Xavier Mercado Length: 56:39 minutes Interview with Adlore Casseus “Empress Addi,” and Patrick Dorce of Rara Rock, a Haitian roots world beat band based in North Miami. Casseus, the singer for Rara Rock, is a doctoral student in education and performs as “Empress Addi.” Dorce is the guitar player for Rara Rock. The interview explores Haitian culture and music, with an emphasis on the rara style, as well as the Haitian community in Miami, especially North Miami. Casseus and Dorce also talk about the history of their band, and they perform three songs. Casseus also discusses her childhood and musical influences. 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. Adlore Casseus “Empress Addi,” and Patrick Dorce of Rara Rock 2 December 16, 2011 INTERVIEW OUTLINE − 00:00:12: Introduction of interviewees. − 00:00:32: Can you tell us a little bit about Rara Rock, and how you guys came to be? − 00:08:06: So, your influence on them [your children] has a socially-conscious element? − 00:08:46: Performance of a song. − 00:11:48: What’s the name of that [song]? − 00:12:38: Adlore Casseus talk about her childhood in Miami. − 00:14:01: A lot of people think that Miami is one of the capitals of the Tenth Department, capital of the diaspora, but you still faced some discrimination for being Haitian… − 00:14:30: Do you ever view music as kind of the offense [against the bullying of Haitians] as well? − 00:15:25: And those two things [music and food] came together this Saturday when you played. Can you talk a little bit about the Purforce experience? − 00:20:48: So you guys performed in this event on Saturday. Was it a predominantly Haitian crowd? − 00:21:28: If you had more of a predominantly Haitian crowd, would you alter the set a little bit, or is it all pretty much the same? − 00:22:44: So that lends a bit to what you were saying earlier about it being a “fusion” or “world” beat, and you have encountered some difficulties with that? − 00:24:03: I found it a fascinating thing, though it was a little bit discouraging for you; the idea of the “backyards.” That plays so much a part of how the diaspora plays in a daily life back home… − 00:26:04: So you are creating a lakou in the diaspora? − 00:26:56: Where did this take place? − 00:27:16: North Miami is definitely a Haitian community. Is this one of the major outposts for the Haitian community in South Florida? Adlore Casseus “Empress Addi,” and Patrick Dorce of Rara Rock 3 December 16, 2011 − 00:29:19: For people not familiar with North Miami, can you give a synopsis of what it is like living here? − 00:30:45: How do you like general Miami music culture? Are there any bands around here that have influenced you, or that you like? − 00:32:22: How do you think the sounds of the United States have influenced your music? − 00:34:18: What do your parents listen to? − 00:35:00: Haitian religious church music was played in your home? − 00:36:37: So Haitian roots music, and even Rara, has a stigma in Haiti? − 00:37:30: You have definitely claimed it [Rara music]. It’s in the name of your group, even. Is it ever a worrisome idea that you may lose some followers? − 00:38:46: Do you see [Haitian] roots music as a symbol of that [culture preservation]? − 00:39:08: Patrick, you’ve participated in Rara groups. Explain what it’s like playing in a group and your crowd interaction. I know that some people do stigmatize it, but what is your experience with it? − 00:41:25: Does that style, because it has such a spiritual connection for you, does that spiritual connection translate to the audience? − 00:42:06: Addi, I’d like to hear your take on it. Have you seen people engaged by the music? Do you have spiritual elements to your songs or is it really the rhythm? What is the spiritual element, then? − 00:43:07: What are some of the other songs like? How is “Haiti, My Country” different from “Haiti, My Plight”? − 00:46:15: How is “Haiti, My Country” an empowering song? − 00:46:43: Which do you think is your most powerful song? One that has the most meaning for you or connection to the audience? − 00:48:08: Patrick, any specific songs for you? − 00:48:44: Do you still feel that connection, like maybe with your work through the “backyard,” you definitely feel like your work here in the diaspora is needed back at home? − 00:51:14: Performance of “Haiti, My Country.” Adlore Casseus “Empress Addi,” and Patrick Dorce of Rara Rock 4 December 16, 2011 − 00:54:18: Performance of a song. − 00:56:39: End of Interview. |
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