We’ve been fans of flutist/singer/composer Nathalie Joachim for ages, but it just so happens that our first collaboration materialized for a project in which she is investigating her Haitian heritage in the most breathtaking way. Through a network of poignant interviews, field recordings, and nimble new arrangements of original songs, Nathalie assembles a mesmerizing sonic exhibition of the (largely) unheralded female singers of Haiti. With her grandmother’s voice as the leaping-off point, Fanm d’Ayiti (“Women of Haiti”) celebrates powerful women – in revolution, on stage, or in the home – blending electronics, recorded sound, a live string quartet (hi!), and Nathalie’s own voice in an irrepressible and captivating melange.
Looking for a way to get acquainted with this project? How about Krista Tippett’s interview with Nathalie on the NPR-syndicated On Being broadcast…
Fanm d’Ayiti is much more than a collection of fantastic tunes. It is a rare peek inside a composer’s sense of place, of self. We’ve had our eyes opened in extraordinary ways by the stories burning bright within this music, and those that manage to get their hands on tickets to this album release show are in for an unforgettable night of deeply personal, and deeply invigorating music.
PROGRAM
Fanm d’Ayiti (2018) – Nathalie Joachim
VENUE COVID GUIDELINES
At this time, and until further notice, all PCMS audience members, staff, and musicians—except for children under age 12—must show proof of full vaccination and a photo ID in order to enter and attend performances at the Kimmel Center, American Philosophical Society, and Church of the Holy Trinity. Proof of vaccination can be the physical ID card or a photo/copy (a photo on your phone is acceptable).
Everyone must also wear a mask while inside these venues (note that musicians will have the option to perform without masks once on stage). Children under 12 are required to show a negative PCR test result taken within 72 hours of the event.