The 1950s saw the rise of three seminal women composers of traditional haitian music. which one of them performed with "jazz des jeunes," the greatest ensemble in the first half of the 20th century in haiti:

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Ben Ewing

30 August, 07:44

The 1950s saw the rise of three seminal women composers of traditional haitian music. which one of them performed with "jazz des jeunes," the greatest ensemble in the first half of the 20th century in haiti:

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Caiden Boone · Answer 1

Lumane Casimir

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Lumane Casimir was one of the most talented and accomplished singers of Caribbean music. Casimir was born in Gonaives, Haiti in 1920. After moving to the Haitian capital, she gained notoriety. She sang with well-known bands such as "The Legba Choir," "The National Folkloric Troop" and "Le Jazz des Jeunes."

Justus Contreras · Answer 2

Lumane Casimir performed with "jazz des jeunes," the greatest ensemble in the first half of the 20th century in Haiti

Lumane Casimir was born in 1920. At the age of 13, when a pianist discovered her talents, he encouraged her to pursue music. She began her singing career in the streets of Port-au-Prince and was singing for money to survive. She is considered as one of the greatest Haitian singers ever.