1942

Five Creole Songs

Composed by Camille Nickerson

Song Collection

This is a collection of 5 traditional Creole folk songs, arranged by Nickerson. It is her most well-known collection.

Audio

“Chere, Mo Lemmé Toi” (from “Five Creole Songs”) (Mezzo-soprano Version)

JoAna Rusche, mezzo-soprano; Sara Chiesa, piano2:22

Camille Nickerson

Composer

Creole Love Song

Poet(s)/Writer(s)

2021

Date

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Location

This recording was made possible by a grant from the University of Michigan, as part of the "Black Composer Speaks" Project.

“Chere Mo Lemmé Toi” (from “Five Creole Songs”) (Bass version)

Paul Leland Hill, bass; Kathryn Goodson, piano2:20

Camille Nickerson

Composer

Traditional French Creole

Poet(s)/Writer(s)

2021

Date

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Location

This recording was made possible by a grant from the University of Michigan, as part of the "Black Composer Speaks" Project.

Songs

Chère, mo lemmé toi1942 · Five Creole SongsCamille Nickerson Micheu Banjo1942 · Five Creole SongsCamille Nickerson Dansé conni conné!1942 · Five Creole SongsCamille Nickerson Fais do do1942 · Five Creole SongsCamille Nickerson Lizette, ma chêre amie1942 · Five Creole SongsCamille Nickerson

Sheet Music

Camille Nickerson: “Five Creole Songs”

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