Chorale Regionale Harriste De Jacqueville -
Music is central to Harrist identity, often featuring traditional instruments like and songs that function as "miniature sermons" or confessions of faith. Regional choirs like the one in Jacqueville help preserve these traditions by transcribing and performing hymns that date back to the movement's origins in 1913. Expand map
: The album features 17 tracks, primarily in local languages to reflect the region's identity: 13 tracks in Alladjan . 1 track in Ahizi . 3 tracks in French . Chorale Regionale Harriste de Jacqueville
The choir is best known for its integration of traditional Ivorian languages and musical styles into Christian worship, a practice encouraged by the church's founder, Prophet William Wadé Harris , to make the Gospel accessible to local ethnic groups. Music is central to Harrist identity, often featuring
: The album's dedication ceremony was supported by local organizations such as the NGO J'aime Jacqueville , highlighting the choir's role as a cultural pillar in the community. Role in Harrist Tradition 1 track in Ahizi