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Year of research and creation: 2016
World premiere: 2016, Souvenance (Haiti)
The strength and courage of the descendants of Jean-Jacques Dessalines and Toussaint Louverture, key figures in Haiti's independence, are inexhaustible. Even tired, the people remain on their feet. Kebyesou's percussion and Rhodnie's body attempt to embody this long-awaited new revolution.
“Union is strength”, Haiti's national motto, reflects the chemistry between musician Jean Mary ‘Kebyesou’ Louissaint and choreographer Rhodnie Désir. The final work, BOW'T-Ayiti, has the wind in its sails. However, before moving to the Centre culturel FOKAL, the arrival of devastating Hurricane Matthew forced the cancellation of the show scheduled to take place in the capital, Port-au-Prince.
“Union is strength”, Haiti's national motto, reflects the chemistry between musician Jean Mary ‘Kebyesou’ Louissaint and choreographer Rhodnie Désir. The final work, BOW'T-Ayiti, has the wind in its sails. However, before moving to the Centre culturel FOKAL, the arrival of devastating Hurricane Matthew forced the cancellation of the show scheduled to take place in the capital, Port-au-Prince.
Crédits
Choreography, interpretation, vocal composition: Rhodnie Désir
Musician and musical composition: Jean Mary " KEBYESOU " Louissaint
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BOW'T TRAIL Retrospek
In 2013, Rhodnie created the work BOW'T. Over the course of 10 years, 9 versions were produced, along with impressive documentary tools on Radio-Canada (Webdocumentary, Webseries, medium-length film and a short film), as well as an exhibition and two conferences. The entire journey is known as BOW'T TRAIL.
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EXHIBITION CONVERSATIONS
La toute première exposition de Rhodnie Désir. En co-création avec 4 artistes : Manuel Chantre, Paul Chambers et Engone Endong, accompagnée par la commissaire et artiste Cecilia Bracmort.
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