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Tributes and tributes were paid to the recently deceased cultural icon Rameau Poleon.
A skilled violinist known for his folk songs, Pollion is revered as one of the most respected sons of St. Lucia. He paved the way for other folklorists and musicians.
His rendition of Creole songs and mesmerizing rhythms created lively “quadricola” movements.
Joseph “Ramo” Pollion, also known as “Papaquilt”, is a folk violinist from Vieux Fort, Saint Lucia, born on July 10, 1929. He has received great recognition during his career, having won the Saint Lucia Best Violinist Competition twice and in 2000 was awarded the Saint Lucia Medal of Merit (Silver) by the Governor General of Saint Lucia.
Encouraged by his father, Ramon Pollion began playing violin under the tutelage of his uncle, Vlad Pollion, at the age of 15. His talent was so well-received that he joined the Mount Gallion Folk Band, led by renowned singer and drummer Eric Adderley.
He has performed at Caribbean festivals and toured extensively in Europe and North America. His music is influenced by the French minuet-based moulala and la comette, as well as gwan rond, lakonmèt, faci and other indigenous Creole folk music of Saint Lucia.
His work has been included in the album Musical Traditions of St. Lucia, West Indies: Dances and Songs from the Caribbean Islands, by Folklife Records, an imprint of the Smithsonian Folklife Institute, where he plays a key role as concertmaster in the Quadrille Ensemble’s Quadrille Suite of Five Dances.
The staff of the Ministry of Tourism, Investment, Creative Industries, Culture and Information express their deepest condolences to the Polion family.
“We honor his memory and are deeply grateful for the indelible mark he left on Saint Lucia’s rich cultural heritage,” the ministry said in a statement.
“Mr. Pollion’s contributions have greatly shaped and elevated our nation’s artistic landscape, leaving behind a legacy that will continue to inspire generations to come,” the statement read.
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