SANBA YO PRAN PALE

Interoception

SANBA YO PRAN PALE // THE POETS SPEAK

This track has been on repeat for weeks. It's not just the beat that draws me in, it resonates with me on a visceral and somatic level. I feel it in my body, my bones, my blood. I feel emotionally connected to it.

This week I finally looked into the meaning behind lyrics and the singers behind the voices. The Sanbas are the poets and guardians of Haitian history and culture. They share their wisdom through the art of song and storytelling. 'Sanba Yo Pran Pale' is an invitation to the Sanbas, urging them to express their truths while honoring the vodou spirits.

With my current focus on exploring ancestry, this track becomes even more beautiful for me. Maybe I’ll make a playlist of the sounds of my ancestors.