Haitian with Emeline | Carnegie Hall: Musical Explorers

Introduce your students to Emeline with this “Meet Emeline” video.

“A.K.I.K.O.” is one of Emeline’s signature and best-loved songs. Once, when performing in Japan, Emeline worked with a translator named Akiko. The two built a bond, and Emeline wrote this song as a tribute to her friend who inspired her to imagine a better world during turbulent times.

“Panama Mwen Tombe” is a popular folk song in Haiti with lyrics that seem simple and childlike. The song has been reinterpreted many times, reflecting Haiti’s evolving political situation and offering a warning to politicians about the desire for too much power.