Gyptian
In 2005, the previously unknown singer rose to international acclaim when his debut single Serious Times hit the top of the local and overseas reggae charts, and defeated even Junior Gongs Top Ten Billboard hit Welcome to Jamrock, to be declared Jamaicas Most Important Song of 2005. Nominated for Best New Entertainer at the 2006 International Reggae and World Music Awards, the twenty-three year old velvet-voiced singer has been dominating the charts with a slew of hit singles including Is There a Place, Beautiful Lady, and the chart-topping ballad Mama, Dont Cry
Werrason
He was singing for the Protestant church of Cebezo Kinshasa at the age of 12. At the same time, he became a martial art champion.
At the beginning of the 80’s, Werrason was part of the innovative musical band “Wenge Musica 4X4 Tout Terrain Bon Chic Bon Genre”. The group split in 1997 [1], with J.B. Mpiana leading "Wenge Musica BCBG" [2]. The next year Werrason created a new band “ Wenge Musica Maison Mere (WMMM)”. He launches the album “Force d’Intervention Rapide”. He toured throughout Europe, Africa, the USA, and Canada. His 1999 album “Solola Bien” was rewarded with the Golden Record in France [3].
Tabou Combo
"Rhythm is the essence of Tabou Combo," says Tabou Combo's co-founder and ex-drummer Herman Nau. The infectious rhythm of Haiti's national dance music, Konpa (con-pah), has propelled the country's preeminent dance band around the world. The 12 members of the band have covered many territories since leaving Haiti and relocating to New York City in 1971. By that time, Tabou had already established itself as Haiti's number one group, and as the "Ambassadors of Konpa." Tabou Combo now has worldwide fans and followers from London to Paris, Holland, Switzerland, Japan, South America, throughout the Caribbean and in North America - Read More...
T Vice
The musical group was formed in 1991 by brothers Roberto and Reynaldo Martino, sons of renowned Haitian guitarist Robert Martino of the classic Top Vice band, T-Vice's predecessor. Longtime friends James Cardozo and Gerald Kebreau were soon part of the group thus completing the quartet as they were originally known to be. Roberto and Reynaldo had thought of the idea of creating their own group through the musical influence and inspiration they received from Top Vice in which their father was the lead guitarist. Read More...
Harmonick
Harmonik A frequency that is well defined and ever so obvious,the group Harmonik is soaring since their establishment such a short time ago. Meeting simply to enjoy music together, Nickenson Prud’homme was able to convince friends Mac D and Sanders to join him on stage to perform a collaboration of songs one night at his studio.
Carimi
Half a decade ago, three friends, who had worked together in some arena of music, almost simultaneously made the decision to further their education. Knowing that the state of their homeland, Haiti, was unsure and insecure, Carlo Vieux, Richard Cavé, and Mickael Guirand each decided to leave and set their sites on the United States. Always driven by their passion for music, this small group of guys reunited in New York to touch upon making their current past time a potential career. Read More...
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Djakout Mizik
Djakout Mizik is a popular Haitian Compas band. On New year's eve on MTV in 2007, they performed with Wyclef Jean. This was their first appearance on an American network television. In February 2008, they were crowned the best carnival band in Haiti for their energetic performance of Kalòt Marasa (two slaps). Based in Carrefour, Haiti, Djakout Mizik is easily recognizable by their slow jazzy style and have produced hits such as "Septieme Ciel", "Naje Pou Souti", and "Biznis Pam". Read More...
Barikad Crew
Barikad Crew is a hip-hop group straight out of Bas Peu d’Chose (BPC), a neighborhood in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. The group was founded in 2002 when the members who were all in different groups living in the same neighborhood decided to join forces and overcome the barikad (obstacles) placed in front of them during their careers as MC’s. Their debut album “Goumen Pou Sa W Kwè” (Fight for what you believe) was released in November 2007 to record sales. At the time of the album release, the group members were: Bricks, Brital, Dade (R.I.P.), Deja-voo (R.I.P.), Fantom, Izolan, Kondagana, Marco, Master Sun, Papa K-tafalk (R.I.P.), YOUNG CLIFF (R.I.P.).