Rasin
A style that began in Haiti when musicians began combining elements of traditional Haitian Vodou ceremonial and folkloric music with various musical styles. The late 20th-century style of this music links to the roots of Vodou tradition, where it came to be known as mizik rasin later in Haitian Creole. The Haitian Vodou musical tradition includes “cool” rada rhythms often associated with Africa and the “hot” petro rhythms that speak of a New World; rasin bands incorporate both styles in their music, although rarely in the same song.
On top of the basic horn and drum rhythms, melodies are layered that include structure from rock and roll and jazz. Rasin instrumentation can include a variety of drums (including distinct rada and petro styles), rara horns, electronic keyboards, electronic drums, electric guitars, an electric bass, one or more vocalists, and other percussionists. Most rasin song lyrics are written in Creole and often incorporate traditional Vodou ceremonial lyrics or poetry. 1970s– .