“Hands Off Haiti” is a project of the Canada Haiti Action Network (CHAN), a grassroots group of activists based in most provinces across Canada. CHAN chapters are united by a determination to raise awareness of what is actually happening in Haiti, and the real effects of the Government of Canada’s support for the February 29, 2004 coup d’etat that overthrew Haiti’s democratically-elected government.
CHAN supports the list of principles outlined at the international Kongres Bwa Kayiman (KBK) conference of February, 2005, in which Haiti solidarity activists from various countries reiterated their support for Haitian democracy.
All funds raised from sales of the “Hands Off Haiti” compilation album go directly to the Haitian-based grassroots organization “Sant Obsevasyon Sitwayen” (SOS), a citizen watchdog group whose motto is, “Politics is too important to be abandoned to the politicians”. Funds raised from this project may also go towards the Institute for Justice and Democracy in Haiti.
Thanks and Respect go out to Patrick Elie, DJ Spinister, Mohammad Ali Aumeer, Samba Boukman, So Ann, Kevin Pina, Kevin Skerrett, Jean St. Vil, Melissa Laveaux, Stuart Neatby, Anthony Fenton, Yves Engler, Kole Kilibarda, John Dimond-Gibson, Christian Heyne, Steve DaSilva, Suzanne Weiss, Martin Bracey, Glenn Davis, Barry Weisleder, Judy Koch, Pam Frache, Greg Farrants, Joe Emersberger, Chavanou Chavanne, Perard Joseph, Louis Julien, Odario Williams, Iron Crescent, DL Incognito, Mood Ruff, Lal, The Welfare Poets, Grand Analog, Propaghandhi, Yvon National, Ms. Dean, EMC, Jessy Dangerously, Arabesque, Sara Marlowe, Rosina Kazi, Kabir Vijan-Joshi, Liam “Red Menace” Barrington-Bush, Professor D, Faith In 11, Ashton Price, Nik “Brownman” Ali, Trevor Thomas, and all those who support the Canada Haiti Action Network.
This CD also has a MySpace page.
Tracks
(01) “Kidnapped” Introduction – Pam Frache
Excerpt from the talk “Haiti: Canadian Imperialism, NGOs and Self-determination” that took place during the “Marxism 2006” conference held in Toronto by the International Socialists
Written by Pam Frache
Recorded by Brian Champ
This except appears courtesy of Pam Frache and the International Socialists
http://www.socialist.ca
(2) “Make A Difference” – DL Incognito (video)
(O. Nestor, B. Smith)
Produced by Techtwelve for Techtwelve Productions
Written by DL Incognito
Recorded by Techtwelve at The Planetarium
2006 Nine Planets Records SOCAN | ASCAP
http://www.urbnet.com/dl/
(03) “Oil-Kaholiks” – Mohammad Ali
Lyrics written and performed by Mohammad Ali Aumeer
Produced by Ruben Estevez
Recorded and mixed by Lazaro Delgado Gonzales at Studio De Ruben (Havana) and Mike “DJ Spinister” Small at Justus League Records (Toronto)
Cuts performed by Mike “DJ Spninister” Small
http://www.myspace.com/mcmohammadali
(04) “Blues For Sonny” – Mood Ruff
Produced by Adenote (on a quest for music)
Additional production by Odario Williams;
Guitar performed by Oliver Johnson
Sax performed by Jonathon Luna
Mixed by Oliver Johnson for The Hive
http://www.urbnet.com/moodruff/
(05) “Alternatifs” Interlude – Jean St Vil
Excerpt from the talk “Haiti: Canadian Imperialism, NGOs and Self-determination” that took place during the “Marxism 2006” conference held in Toronto by the International Socialists
Written by Jean St Vil
Recorded by Brian Champ
This except appears courtesy of Jean St Vil and the International Socialists
http://www.socialist.ca
http://www.canadahaitiaction.net
http://www.jafrikayiti.com/
(06) “Freedom In Haiti” – The Dope Poet Society
Written and performed by D. Sajnani AKA Professor D.
Music by David “Jad-X” Gyimah.
Chorus sung by Obi
Contains speech by Patrick Elie, Pam Frache and Jean St Vil
Recorded mixed and mastered by Justus League Records
This song is donated from The Dope Poet Society’s forthcoming opus, THIRD WORLD WARrior Vol. 1
http://www.JustusLeagueRecords.com
http://www.DopePoets.com
(07) “I Don’t Wanna Wake Up” – The Red Menace feat. Tim Moxam
(L. Barrington-Bush/J.Simone)
Produced by Adriano Morez For Selected Sound Prod
Recorded and mixed by Joel Kazmi at Megwatt Studios, 2005
Cuts performed by Adriano Morez
http://www.theredmenace.ca
(08) “Politics Of The Blaow” – Arabesque featuring Anonymous Twist (video)
Performed by Arabesque & Anonymous Twist
Produced by Meek One
http://www.besque.com
(09) “Mothers And Daughters” – EMC
All vocals and beatboxing are (c) Eric McIntyre a.k.a. emc 2006
Produced and engineered by Andrew Gordon
Mastered by J. Lapointe at Archive Mastering
To contact emc: emcesince77@gmail.com
(10) Interview – Samba Boukman
Interview conducted by Canadian journalist John Dimond-Gibson
Samba Boukman is a grassroots organizer living in Port-Au-Prince borough of Bel Air.
The interview was conducted on March 2nd 2006.
(11) “Sak Pase” – The Welfare Poets (video)
Vocals performed by Lynn “Emi” Augustine, Hector “Hec-1” Rivera and Ray “Rayzer” Ramirez
Trumpets performed by Lynn “Emi” Augustine
Saxophone performed by Elliot Cabrera
Guitars performed by Fidel Paulino
Keyboard performed by Kwami Coleman
Bass performed by Djibril Toure
Congas performed by Angel Rodriguez
Bongos, Guiro and Campana performed Jorge Vasquez
(12) “Wongoloo” – Chavanne
Composed, written and performed by Chavanou Chavanne
Recorded at Arcor Studio
Mixed by Yves Ardrouin
http://www.chavanou.com
(13) “Koudlo” Prelude – Melissa Laveaux
Lyrics written and performed by Melissa Laveaux
Recorded and mixed by Lisa Patterson at Imaginit Music Studios (Toronto)
http://www.melissalaveaux.com
(14) “Koudlo” – Melissa Laveaux
Composed, written and performed by Melissa Laveaux
Percussion performed by Rob Reid
Guitar performed by Melissa Laveaux
Recorded and mixed by Lisa Patterson at Imaginit Music Studios (Toronto)
http://www.melissalaveaux.com
(15) “Invisible Face” – Sara Marlowe
Words and music written by Sara Marlowe
Guitar performed by Sara Marlowe
Bass performed by Steve Sherman
Piano performed by Michelle Denis
SOCAN 2002
http://www.saramarlowe.com
(16) “Brown Eyed Warrior” – Lal (video)
(Nicholas Murray & Rosina Kazi)
Produced by Nicholas Murray
Bass played by Ian de Souza
Guitar played by Nilan Perera
Dedicated to all activists of colour & our allies who fight for social justice
(17) “Responsibility To Protect” Interlude – Jean St Vil
Excerpt from the talk “Haiti: Canadian Imperialism, NGOs and Self-determination” that took place during the “Marxism 2006” conference held in Toronto by the International Socialists
Written by Jean St Vil
Recorded by Brian Champ
This except appears courtesy of Jean St Vil and the International Socialists
http://www.socialist.ca
http://www.canadahaitiaction.net
http://www.jafrikayiti.com
(18) “Get Live and Go” – Grand Analog
Written by Odario Williams
Produced by Odario Williams & Darcy Ataman
Co-produced by Alister Johnson
2006 Slo Coach Recordings
http://www.myspace.com/grandanalog
(19) “Colere” – Infidel Crew
Song written by Nomad
Lyrics written by Nomad
Produced by Shalyn Gray production
Co-produced by Nomad
Bass played by Dov Shalyn Gray
http://www.myspace.com/infidelcrew
(20) “Bringer Of Greater Things” – Propaghandi
Written by Propaghandi
Guitars performed by Glen Lambert
Bass and vocals performed by The Rod
Drums performed by Jordy-boy
Recorded by Blair Calibaba and Glen Lambert.
Mixed and mastered by Jason Livermore and Bill Stevenson at the Blasting Room.
http://www.propagandhi.com/
http://www.g7welcomingcommittee.com
(21) “Ammey Anmwey” Outro – Yvon National
Outro performed by Yvon National
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