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An incomplete list of the tags attached to Haitian singer Fedia Laguerre’s single “Divizion” in various places on the Internet: “Compas.” “Vodou.” “Haitian funk.” “World Fusion.” “Afro Funk.” “Afro Disco.”

That narrows it down!

“Divizion,” the single of Laguerre’s that’s the easiest to find, has traces of all of that. It’s one of those instant “pay attention” tracks – within seconds of hearing her poised and profoundly unflappable voice, you know this will go on repeat.

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Same goes for this one, which is apparently from the same era:

“Divizion” was recorded in 1981, during a creative period for the brisk Haitian dance style known as compas; it was revived in 2018 as the first single on Antangana Records.

The label focuses on little-heard Afro-Caribbean gems that are sought out by DJs; most of its releases offer both the original and a tasteful remix. The “Divizion” one, by Voilaaa, adds a bit of contemporary low end, as well as percussion touches and sound Fedia Laguerre: albums, songs, playlists | Listen on Deezer RUZYN