Oltanie is a Haitian American vocalist based in Indianapolis. Her music has been streamed over a million times online, attracting a dedicated fan base from across the globe.
Oltanie recently spoke with WFYI’s Kyle Long. They discussed the challenges of performing Caribbean music in the Midwest and the unique blend of sounds featured in her music.
This interview has been edited for style and clarity.
Kyle Long: Oltanie describes her music as Afro Caribbean. Her vocals mix English and Kreyòl lyrics with music inspired by West…
