Sirene Dantor Rene: vocals
Miguel Zenón: alto saxophone
Matt Mitchell: piano
Nick Dunston: bass
Daniel Brevil: tanbou and vocals
Fanfan Jean-Guy Rene: tanbou and vocals
Markus Schwartz: tanbou and vocals
Ches Smith: drums, percussion and vocals
Music composed by Ches Smith (Preposterous Bee Music, BMI)
Song lyrics and melodies by Daniel Brevil (BMI) and traditional
Produced by David Breskin
Recorded and mixed by Ron Saint Germain
2020 session recorded in February at Power Station New England
Assisted by Patrick Smith and Evan Bakke
Mixed at Saint’s Place
Mastered by Scott Hull
Album photography by Mimi Chakarova
Feature-length documentary shot and directed by Mimi Chakarova
Drums and drum art by Jérôme “Junior” Siméon
Translation assistance by Markus Schwartz and Daniel Brevil
Design and layout by Spottswood Erving & July Creek for Janky Defense
Ches would like to thank Sirene Dantor, Nick, Matt, Miguel, Daniel, Fanfan, Markus, and all the people in their lives who support them. Special thanks to David Breskin for his astounding generosity with his time and energy, and to Ron Saint Germain for working so diligently and thoughtfully to capture the sound. Thank you Miya and Zane Osaki, Chelsea Hadley, Isabel Breskin, Mimi Chakarova, Hélène Goupil, Franck Desire, Kebyesou, Tim Berne, Mary Halvorson, Gran Chemen Cultural Center, The Haitian Creole Language Institute, Fanmi Asòtò, and Troupe Makandal (you’ll always be with us, Frisner!).
This album would not have been possible without support from The Shifting Foundation.
