A conversation with the Haitian-born Brooklyn electronic music artist and percussionist whose blend of vodou and DJ culture both dazzles and inspires. Featuring excerpts from a 2016 Roulette concert and recorded in advance of her 22 Nov. 2019 Roulette concert collaboration with Risha Rox. Segment produced for Roulette by Susan James at BRIC Arts Media.
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