Emeline Michel, born in Gonaïves, is a Haitian singer who has been called "The Joni Mitchell of Haiti." Her songs merge native Haitian compas and rara music with jazz, pop, bossa nova, and samba. She is a well accomplished dancer, versatile vocalist, songwriter and producer.[1] She sang a version of Jimmy Cliff's "Many Rivers to Cross" at Hope for Haiti Now: A Global Benefit for Earthquake Relief.[2]

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  1. ^ "National Geographic World Music site". Archived from the original on 2010-11-19. Retrieved 2010-01-24.
  2. ^ Powers, Ann (23 January 2010). "Shining moments in Haiti telethon". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 29 June 2023.
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