Baillargau Raymond, known as Ti Roro, was a
Haitian
drummer known for bringing the artistry of
Haitian Vodou ritual drumming and other traditional Afro-Haitian drumming styles to the stage and to recording studios. He was an international performer who influenced
jazz
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musicians, in particular,
Max Roach
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. His year of birth is estimated to be 1915. It is widely believed that he died in 1980, probably in
Port-au-Prince.
Ti Roro's performances and collaborations can be found on solo recordings and in work for such artists as orchestra leader Issa El Saieh, singer Guy Durosier, and dancer
Jean-Léon Destiné.
Discography
*1956: ''Best Drummer in Haiti'' (Cook Road Recordings)
*1957: ''Hi-Fi Haitian Drums'', with Issa el Saieh (Capitol of the World)
*1958: ''Ti-Roro/Ti-Marcel: Voodoo Drums in Hi-Fi'' (Atlantic)
*1971: ''Ti RoRo et ses Tambours Vaudou'' (Request/Sounds of the Caribbean3)
*1973: ''Ti Roro et son Tambour'' (Ibo/Macaya)
*1977: ''Various: Caribbean Dance Party'' (Gateway)
*1979: ''Roots of Haiti Vol. 4'' (Mini Records)
*2004: ''The Best of Ti Roro'' (Rice)
*Year unknown: ''Voodoo Drums of Ti RoRo'' (Monogram)
*Year unknown: ''Murat Pierre And His Orchestra Featuring Ti Roro - A Night In Port-Au-Prince'' (Palace Record)
References
External links
Haitian/Voodoo & Merenguelist of albums
Haitian drummers
1980 deaths
Year of birth missing
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