The audio-visual universe of contemporary Creole-Canadian music producer and creative director Sika Valmé, is an expertly crafted collection of timeless, relatable narratives. 

Born and raised in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Sika now resides between Montréal, New York, and Mexico. Her creations, reflections of her many migrations, find inspiration in geometry, the natural world, and the human experience. 

Sika’s work is an immersive encounter, one that synergizes opposing elements to create a distinct style with an unforgettable sound. Dubbed as “Creole-LoFi”, the rich and layered textures of her music offer an unconventional take on Caribbean rhythms. Her visual art compliments her music with bright, colorful imagery that plays with the same tensions between disparate geographies and cultures. 

The result is a body of work that illuminates elements of Sika’s Diasporic journey, and offers a fresh and innovative cultural perspective. This unique approach, coupled with her remarkable vocal styling, has positioned Sika as a formidable artist and collaborator.

In the episode, we talked a fair bit about Sika’s video called Mango. Check it out here

Find Sika at sikavalme.com, on IG (@sikavalme) , Facebook here and on Spotify here. Buy the latest album, Erosion Eksperyans on Bandcamp here. 

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