Talie (Nathalie Cerin) is a Philadelphia-based singer-songwriter and cultural worker originally from Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Her music, a mixture of Haitian folk and soul music, is a testament to the two cultures that have shaped her as an artist and woman. In 2019, Talie released “Solèy Midi,” a twinkling collection of original compositions and Haitian folk songs chronicling a journey to find the sun. Solèy Midi is available on all major music purchasing and streaming platforms. Talie is also the Lead Editor and co-founder of Woy Magazine, an online platform that seeks to be a meeting place for Haitians in Haiti and abroad.
Grade Levels: Kindergarten–12th It is often impossible to pinpoint the exact origin or creator of a folk song. This makes folk songs, unlike pop songs, belong to no one person, but rather have a group ownership by the people who keep them alive.
Program Type: Assembly Performances