Mélissa Laveaux on music, mortality and identity

About this episode

Mélissa Laveaux discusses her latest album and the themes of her music, including her heritage and the exploration of mortality.

With a sensual voice that contrasts with the strength of her lyrics, Mélissa Laveaux creates music that blends her Haitian and Canadian heritage with themes of history, sexuality, and the dark humour she brings to questions of life and death. She joins us in the studio to discuss her latest album, “At My Softest, I Am Most Dangerous”, and her exploration of Voodoo traditions and beliefs surrounding mortality. We also look at her personal geography – the places and influences that have shaped her artistic journey. We also discuss Paris's first Pride Ball, a star-studded gala celebrating LGBTQ+ communities.

People in this episode

Guest: Mélissa Laveaux

Topics covered

• music
• mortality
• identity
• Voodoo traditions
• LGBTQ+ communities
• artistic journey

Keywords

• Mélissa Laveaux
• music
• mortality
• identity
• Voodoo
• Pride Ball
• LGBTQ+

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: At My Softest, I Am Most Dangerous

Places: Haiti, Canada, Paris

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