The Oxford Dictionary defines the word quintessence as “the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class.” Surely, Continue Reading...
Moms are great beings. But does it seem like Haitian moms are in a category all by themselves? Or does Continue Reading...
Haiti Ock is one of the hottest underground rappers originating from the Philadelphia area. Watch out for him, he has Continue Reading...
Nathalie Cerin has been singing all her life, but it wasn’t until 2009 that the singer-songwriter-performer decided to seriously pursue Continue Reading...
Paul Beaubrun heads the reggae-roots band Zing Experience. The son of two musicians/performers—Theodore “Lòlò” Beabrun Jr. and Mimerose “Manzè” Pierre Continue Reading...
Pierrot Alkhal Jr., more popularly known as TPO, might come across as a pretty boy with no substance at first Continue Reading...
There’s that one person in your life who you cherish like no other. That one person, who, if you woke Continue Reading...
Even before Jessica Valmé tells you that she’s influenced by Dolores O’Riordan it’s obvious in her voice and music: the Continue Reading...
Whatever problems Haiti may have, and whatever it may be lacking, it’s not in want when it comes to songs Continue Reading...
If you were to be asked, what cultural ambassador of Haiti has performed with the Haitian flag wrapped around him, Continue Reading...
Jonathan Perry, known as JPerry on the stage, can get the badge and the sash as the unofficial cultural ambassador Continue Reading...
Tifany Sejour, professionally known as Tifane, has an arresting voice. This fact was more than clear in her debut album Continue Reading...
Are you familiar with Haiti’s singers? You have to learn about Gérard Dupervil, a star whose career started in the Continue Reading...
Her name is Melly B—B as in Bosschaart, and Melly as in Mélina, and when you hear her sing a Continue Reading...
Konpa/hip hop artist Draka Hunt is as independent as most female MCs come. She finds inspiration in the raspy-voiced 1990s Continue Reading...
The legendary Alix “Buyu” Ambroise Jr’s journey has been different to say the least. It took him from Port-au-Prince, Haiti—where Continue Reading...
Trying to classify Jjanice+ is a challenge. It would be as useless as sorting sand and salt in a can Continue Reading...
Being part of the church choir seems to be almost a prerequisite for R&B singers. And sure enough, growing up Continue Reading...
Michael Brun is the untouchable little genius who’s gone beyond taking the electronic dance music scene by storm. He’s at Continue Reading...
Ayiti Men Rock, is the culmination of rocker Yohann Doré’s childhood love affair with rock. A love affair that had Continue Reading...
For a time in the 1980s, singer-songwriter-composer Jean-Michel Daudier was what Marvin Gaye and Bob Dylan were in the 1960s, Continue Reading...
J.Philippe born Jasmine Philippe is an emerging rapper. Born in New Jersey to Haitian parents, the curvy MC— petite in Continue Reading...
Canadian rock star Corey Hart knew that he had someone special on his hand when he was introduced to singer Continue Reading...
Haiti has got talent, especially singing talent, and one of them is Port-au-Prince born and bred Miu, a singer-songwriter born Continue Reading...
The next time you watch the award-winning TV series Beauty and the Beast, the romantic comedy Splash, The Tuskeegee Airmen Continue Reading...
Have you ever heard the song “Pouki Lanmou”? You probably wondered about the marvelous and exquisitely-voiced creature singing it. It’s Continue Reading...
Patrick Charles is not your average drummer, if there is one. The Haiti-born, New Jersey-raised, Los Angeles-residing drummer has worked Continue Reading...
When it comes to contemporary Haitian female singers, none are hotter than Misty Jean. Says Boston-based disc jockey DJ Super Continue Reading...
Miami may be a hot spot for the Haitian bal circuit—the dance party performances by Haitian konpa music bands, but Continue Reading...
Lumane Casimir. The name conjures up so many images in people’s minds, depending on the generation. For most of the Continue Reading...