Frantz Casseus
A nostalgic, homegrown classical artist.
Frantz Casseus is a Haitian-born guitarist whose work has embraced both classical and folk music, the latter principally in the form of the traditional music of his own country. Casseus, born of a prominent family in Port-au-Prince, was among the first guitarists on the island to step out in front with the instrument as a soloist, and he quickly carved a unique niche for himself in the musical landscape. He began playing concerts at age 23 and although his early work was steeped in formal classical music, in later years he began arranging and transforming the folk music of his country into suites in a classical idiom. Ironically, he was somewhat limited in that portion of his music that he could present, because he lacked access to a suitable singer. This changed when he crossed paths with Lolita Cuevas, the Puerto Rican-born/Haitian-raised vocalist, and the two began collaborating as interpreters at that point. ~ Bruce Eder, Rovi
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What kind of music does Frantz Casseus play?+
Frantz Casseus plays classical, classical guitar, folk - understated, rooted in tradition rather than chasing trends. Frantz Casseus is a Haitian-born guitarist whose work has embraced both classical and folk music, the latter principally in the form of the traditional music of his own country.
What are Frantz Casseus live shows like?+
Frantz Casseus's live sets are minimal and understated - more about the music than any kind of production.
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