PERFORMANCE

Music and Theatricality

Konè Haiti Made by Emmanuel Félix 1999 Canadian Museum of Civilization

     

These sheet-metal horns produce only one sound. A melody is created by combining the sounds and rhythms of all the musicians. Konè are played by bands who walk the streets, generally under the direction of a leader. The bands form the structure of the carnival, and their primary role is to entertain people during this period of celebration. They sing, dance, juggle and perform magic tricks.