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Freedom, Haiti & Music: A Conversation with Manno Beats

Freedom, Haiti & Music: A Conversation with Manno Beats

FromVoices of a Highway


Freedom, Haiti & Music: A Conversation with Manno Beats

FromVoices of a Highway

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Length:
54 minutes
Released:
Feb 27, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In this episode, Natalia Garzón talks to Manno Beats, a Grammy-nominated and multi-award-winning musician hailing from Cap-Haitien, Haiti. During their conversation, Manno Beats talks about his childhood in Haiti, the origins of his passion for music and the African diaspora, and the importance of his philosophy "Africa Overseas." The first half of the interview discusses his journey and musical philosophy and the second half is an in-depth overview of his upcoming album, Tchaka, coming out in July of 2023.
If you are a music lover and want to learn more about Haitian culture, cuisine, music, and identity, listen to this podcast and share it with someone in your life! 
If you'd like to see more of Manno Beats, you can find him on all social media platforms as @mannobeats and if you'd like to hear his music, you can listen to him on all music platforms (including Spotify, Apple Music, and Soundcloud). 
*note: the song referenced during the first half of the podcast is titled "Akouna."
Released:
Feb 27, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (67)

Voices of a Highway is created and designed by We Love BuHi, a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization based in Atlanta that preserves the multicultural identity of Buford Highway. Twice a month, Executive Director Lily Pabian and Director of Development Natalia Garzon open up a space to discover, celebrate and learn directly from local voices and everyday heroes who are making a long lasting impact on Buford Highway. With a monthly theme to guide the conversation, each episode opens the door to the victories and struggles of celebrating and preserving multiculturalism in Atlanta, GA.