Exhibition Reception for Daniel Morel: Regards sur le Vodou

Exhibition Reception for Daniel Morel: Regards sur le Vodou

Fri. Nov. 15, 2024 at 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Join us for an Exhibition Reception for Daniel Morel: Regards sur le Vodou at ROOTED Armory Cafe located at 191 Highland Ave. in Somerville, MA. The exhibition runs from November 15 – December 13, 2024.

For over 40 years, Morel has documented his native country, capturing culture, history and people – covering coups d’état, numerous presidents, ceremonies and pilgrimages, demonstrations and massacres, hurricanes or harvests. His photographs have appeared in The New York Times, Vanity Fair, The Wall Street Journal and throughout the world. He was the resident photographer for the Associated Press for 14 years until 2004, and has received a Citation for Excellence from the Overseas Press Club of America, the AP Award of Excellence and the Sam Chavkin Prize for Integrity in Latin American Journalism.

Morel began photographing vodou pilgrimages and ceremonies in Haiti in 1982. Vodou is a popular religion born of the syncretism of different African cults, and Catholic beliefs and practices imposed on enslaved Africans. His photos offer a glimpse of pilgrimages and ceremonies at three of Haiti’s most important Vodou sites: Lakou Souvenance (Gonaïves), Calvaire Miracle (Western Department) and Saut-d’Eau (Central Plateau).

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Arts at the Armory Spotlight Series presents Lakou Mizik

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Doors open at 7:00 PM
Concert begins at 8:00 PM

Prior to the concert, from 5-7pm, ROOTED Armory Café will host an opening reception for Regards sur le Vodou, an exhibition by lauded Haitian photographer Daniel Morel. It is an evening that will create an immersive cultural experience that showcases Haiti’s artistic and cultural richness.

Lakou Mizik is a powerhouse collective with a soulful energy and a mix of styles that feels mystical and familiar at the same time. In the wake of Haiti’s devastating 2010 earthquake the band came together to show the world that their country was much more than the sum of headlines that were being shot around the globe. With today’s resurgence of racism and xenophobia against Haitians, their message and what they will bring to Somerville on November 15th is even more relevant.

Their latest album, “Leave the Bones,” is a ground-breaking collaboration between the multigenerational Lakou Mizik and Grammy-winning electronic musician Joseph Ray. Their album “HaitiaNola” celebrates the shared cultural roots of Haiti and New Orleans with noted guests including the Preservation Hall Jazz Band.

Today, with their positive messages and roots revival music, they have become one of Haiti’s hottest exports and have gained an international following with their critically acclaimed debut album “Wa Di Yo” and their mystical, soulful, dance party inducing live shows.

The ROOTED Armory Café reception is free and the Lakou Mizik concert is $35 advance and $40 at the door.

Lakou Mizik member Sanba Zao is available for interviews in French and Haitian Kreyol. Lakou Mizik member Steeve Valcourt and Daniel Morel are available for interviews in English, French and Haitian Kreyol.

Tickets purchased for Lakou Mizik are non-refundable. All sales are final.

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