: On December 17, 2021, the choir officially released their album titled Jésus-Christ mon rédempteur (Jesus Christ My Redeemer).
: 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 is a prominent musical ensemble within the Harrist Church (Église du Christ - Mission Harris) in Côte d'Ivoire . Composed of singers from various village communities across the Jacqueville department, the choir serves as a unified regional voice for the church’s unique spiritual and cultural heritage. Musical Significance and Recent Work : On December 17, 2021, the choir officially
: 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 3 tracks in French
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 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