In the early 20th century Haitian musicians developed a tradition of Haitaian twobadou (troubadour) music, which was a personal, folksy style of narrative music, like American blues or Cuban son.
Traditionally Haitian twobadou performers traveled from township to township, singing songs that blended themes of contemporary social issues with twisting tales of love. Though today you’ll most likely find a twobadou band at a restaurant or tourist hotel. Like most music of Haiti — and as you’ll see in this video — the music is endearing, resonant and real.
