Singer Mika Ben talks about his experience during Haiti’s earthquake and how he and fellow musicians Gracia Delva, Black E-Z, Fefe, Roro (Djakout Mizik), Jean-Jean Roosevelt, Ti Joe (Kreyol La), Roberto (T-Vice) etc… are planning to contribute to the recovery and rebuilding efforts with the “Ti Souf” initiative. Artists who would like to contribute their […]
The Talented Manno Charlemagne.
Manno Charlemagne has been the vocal conscience of Haiti. As a singer, songwriter, political activist, and one-time mayor of Port-au-Prince, he has constantly challenged the status quo and stood up for the millions of poor Haitians who otherwise would have had no voice. A soulful yet brazen balladeer, Manno for decades used his acoustic guitar […]
DiSip Debut CD Fulfills Mission
What a difference a year makes. Last year at this time, Gasman Pierre more commonly known as “Gazzman Couleur” was the charismatic Lead Singer of the popular Miami based band Nu Look. Now, Gazzman, is the leader of his own band, DiSip and has just released a new CD, Mission. The band released their first […]
In Haiti, Only 1 Presidential Candidate Campaigning
Campaigning for Haiti’s presidential runoff election kicked off Friday, though it appears there is only one candidate who will actively participate. Government-backed contender Jovenel Moise, a little-known agricultural entrepreneur who led a crowded field of 54 candidates with nearly 33 percent of the vote in the Oct. 25 first round, attracted roughly 1,500 people to […]
With new coach, Haiti looks to make big impression
Haiti (pictured) trains at the Estadio Rommel Fernandez in Panama City, Panama, on January 7, 2016, in advance of its Copa America Centenario play-in match against Trinidad & Tobago. (Photo: Mexsport) PANAMA CITY, Panama – After opening the fourth round of CONCACAF qualifying for the 2018 FIFA World Cup with two straight 1-0 losses, Haiti and head coach […]
Haiti’s Nazon to miss Copa America Centenario Play-In
The emergence of Duckens Nazon (blue jersey) was key to Haiti’s success in 2015. (Photo: Mexsport) PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti – Haiti’s chances of earning a place in the 2016 Copa America Centenario were dented Tuesday, when the Fédération Haïtienne de Football announced that star forward Duckens Nazon will miss Friday’s play-in match against Trinidad & Tobago […]
Celebrities You Probably Didn’t Know Are Haitian. (pt III)
Jimmy Jean-Louis (born August 8, 1968) is a Haitian actor and model best known for his role as The Haitian on the NBC television series Heroes. Born in Pétionville, he moved to Paris at a young age to pursue a modeling career. His early roles were in French musical theatre and television commercials. Eventually settling […]
2015 Year in Review Part I
Now that the Christmas trees are down, the ball have finally dropped, and we hope the soup joumou was epic; it’s time to take a trip down memory lane and revisit 2015 one last time in our traditional Year in Review. Anyone who’s familiar with this industry knows very well there’s never a dull moment […]
2015 Year in Review Part II
July Top Headlines 509 announced their grand premiere making their comeback official. On July 17, 18 and 19th Montreal held a three day festival featuring some of the industry’s most prominent bands. Venus International Production announced the cancellation of its annual Labor Day Parade. The organizers stated the reason behind the cancellation was […]