Haïti Chérie
"Haïti Chérie" is a traditional patriotic song of Haiti of a poem written by Othello Bayard that was initially called it Souvenir d'Haïti and composed to music in 1925. It is widely considered as a second national anthem, and one of Haiti's most famous méringues.
Versions
- Audrey Landers, is an American actress and singer who recorded a version in 1984.
- Cornelia Schutt, known by her stage-name TiCorn, is a Haitian folk singer and songwriter recorded Haiti Cherie in the 1960s.
- Georges Moustaki, has long maintained "Haïti Chérie" in his Francophone repertoire.
- Harry Belafonte, has recorded several versions of "Haïti Chérie" in English.
- Nancy Ames, recorded a version in Haitian Creole in 1963 or 1964.