Zanmi
by Nickenson Prudhomme · 2017 · kompa · 6:08 · Haitian Creole, French
“Zanmi” reveals Nickenson Prud’homme’s solo side, beyond his familiar work as a keyboardist, arranger, and central musician in Zenglen and Harmonik. The song comes from “Première Danse,” the album where he placed his melodic sense and relationship writing at the front instead of remaining behind a band’s sound. This Topic version appeared in 2017 and runs just over six minutes. The kompa is gentle without feeling slight: chord movement and an unforced voice give the idea of friendship lasting emotional weight.