Oltanie, a Haitian American vocalist based in Indianapolis, has gained a significant following with her music being streamed over a million times online.
She recently spoke with WFYI's Kyle Long about her unique sound, which blends Afrobeats and Caribbean music styles.
Oltanie describes her music as Afro Caribbean, mixing English and Kreyòl lyrics with music inspired by West African genres, including Afrobeats.
According to Oltanie,
my sound is more like Afro with the Caribbean taste, but I do mix it a little bit.
Kyle Long notes that a large percentage of Oltanie's audience lives outside of Indiana, showcasing her global appeal.
Author's summary: Oltanie blends Afrobeats and Caribbean music.