Baillargau Raymond, known as Ti Roro, was a

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known for bringing the artistry of

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ritual drumming and other traditional Afro-Haitian drumming styles to the stage and to recording studios. He was an international performer who influenced

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musicians, in particular,

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. His year of birth is estimated to be 1915. It is widely believed that he died in 1980, probably in

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. 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

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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)

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