The Haitian-American composer Nathalie Joachim transforms a Haitian hymn, and in so doing creates a multi-layered tapestry of sound that evokes the many voices of Haiti—past, present, and future."Resevwa Li" comes from Joachim's Grammy-nominated 2019 album Fanm d'Ayiti (New Amsterdam Records), featuring the Spektral Quartet.Resevwa LiMen n’ap proche devan ou GranmètAvèk tout ti kado n yo papaLi mèt tout piti kou li ye,Tanpri resevwa liAdye papa soupleKisa pou m ta ba ouOu ki fè tout bagayOu ki mèt tout bagayKado nou pot pou ouSe tout jefò n ap fePou peyi n devlopePou lavi nou pi bèl.Receive ThemWe come before you, GodWith all of our little gifts, FatherAs little as they may bePlease receive themOh father, pleaseWhat should I give youYou, who make everythingYou, who create everythingThe gifts we bring to youAre all of our effortsTo benefit our countryFor our lives to be the most beautifultranslation by Nathalie Joachim

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