Umbrella Man from Borderlines & Bloodlines by Germa Adan

Umbrella Man

Lyrics by Germa Adan - a song inspired by growing up in Haiti and going into markets, observing human behaviour in markets and growing up listening to traditional storytelling that often carries an overarching theme; this song is about a man who sells umbrellas on sunny days and is upset about not making any sale

Germa Adan writes and performs a tapestry of rich vocal and stringed harmonies, influenced by the overlapping identity with cultures, especially so in the Haitian, American and British folk influences that colour her sound. She is well known for her unique use of the violin as an accompaniment to her vocals, using delicate yet intricate rhythm and harmonies.

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