Author: Opastaff
In a significant boost to Haiti’s thriving music industry, telecommunications giant Digicel has announced new partnerships with two of Haiti’s most promising young musicians, Michael Benjamin, better known as Mikaben, and Sébastien Pierre. This move follows Digicel’s history of successful collaborations with major musical groups like Djakout Mizik, Krezi, Nu Look, Rockfam, and Carimi. Mikaben, a well-loved figure in both the local and diaspora communities, has been a part of several Digicel-sponsored events. With two solo albums already under his belt, “Vwayaj” and “MIKA”, Mikaben is currently focused on his solo career. He is in the process of producing his…
Black Wall Street refers to the prosperous African American community in the Greenwood District of Tulsa, Oklahoma, during the early 20th century. Established in the late 19th century, Greenwood became one of the wealthiest Black communities in the United States by the 1920s, earning the nickname “Black Wall Street.” The area was home to numerous Black-owned businesses, including banks, hotels, theaters, and grocery stores, as well as a strong middle class of professionals, such as doctors, lawyers, and educators. The success of Black Wall Street represented a significant achievement for the African American community during a time of widespread racial…
Digicel, a key player in telecommunications, has officially announced new partnerships with two leading Haitian music groups, Harmonik and RAM. This initiative underscores Digicel’s commitment to supporting both the burgeoning Compas scene and the esteemed roots music tradition in Haiti. Harmonik, celebrated for its popularity among the new generation of Compas musicians, is marking its second anniversary with ambitious projects that promise to invigorate the Haitian music industry. Known for its versatile and skilled musicians, Harmonik has already made a significant impact with its debut album “Jere’m” and enjoys widespread acclaim not only in Haiti but also in North America…
Raisin in the Sun is a 1989 TV adaptation of Lorraine Hansberry’s 1959 Broadway play (previously filmed in 1962). An African-American family hopes to use a $10,000 legacy left them by the family’s late father to move out of the Chicago projects and into a white neighborhood. Spearheading the move is matriarch Esther Rolle, who wants to open more opportunity doors for herself and her family. Rolle’s son Danny Glover is bitter about the move; he’d hoped to use the inheritance to open his own business. Most of the play involves the heated battles between the idealistic Rolle and the…
is Pipo, a well-known figure in the Haitian music scene, recently transitioned from Beljazz, a band he co-founded with Ralph Menelas, to join Nu Look. This move comes after Nu Look’s lead vocalist, Gazzman Couleur, abruptly resigned nearly a year ago, leaving the band on the brink of disintegration. Maestro Arly Lariviere’s decision to bring in Pipo is seen by many, as a strategic move. Pipo’s exceptional vocal abilities are well-regarded in the industry, and he is perfectly poised to meet Lariviere’s high expectations. However, replacing a charismatic singer like Gazzman Couleur is no small feat. Arly will need to…
On June 10, 2010, Sean Combs, also known as Puff Daddy, P. Diddy, and Diddy, sat down with “Nightline” co-anchor Martin Bashir to discussed his multifaceted career and lifestyle brands in an interview in New York City. Diddy, a mogul with ventures in clothing, fragrances, restaurants, and premium vodka, is also considering opening a business school. During a promotion for his new line of headphones, he shared his challenges with maintaining a grueling schedule, which has led to insomnia despite his efforts to manage it with sleeping pills, teas, and lavender. He expressed a mixed relationship with his constant drive,…
New York, NY (June 4, 2010) – Bonbagay Entertainment Public Relations and Marketing Inc., (B.E.) is proud to announce today that the freshly revived, popular Haitian Musical Band, Stil K-Dans has signed a marketing and representation agreement with B.E. to represent them in the US in light of the release of their upcoming album entitled “Bèl Ekip”. As part of the agreement, B.E. will make available all its marketing and public relations resources to Stil-KDans, and will tirelessly work to uncover other exposure-increasing opportunities in order to return this talented group of musicians to their place of prominence amongst the elite…
dISIP: Miami’s New Konpa Sensation with a Live Horn Section Miami, July 29, 2024 — The Haitian music scene welcomes a fresh new force with the debut of dISIP, a full konpa band boasting a live horn section and a lineup of seasoned musicians. Based in Miami, Florida, dISIP was founded by the renowned Gazzman Couleur and Gabriel Laporte, whose reunion has sparked excitement among fans and industry insiders alike. Band Formation and First Release The inception of dISIP is the result of a dynamic collaboration between two veterans of the konpa genre. Gazzman Couleur and Gabriel Laporte, former bandmates…
The 2010 Haiti earthquake was a catastrophic magnitude 7.0 Mw earthquake that struck Haiti at 16:53 local time on Tuesday, 12 January 2010. The epicenter was near the town of Léogâne, Ouest department, approximately 25 kilometres west of Port-au-Prince, Haiti’s capital.
NEW YORK, NY–January 26, 2010–Ladies and Gentlemen, the countdown to the highly anticipated 2nd Edition of Compas on Broadway has begun. You are cordially invited to this gala event on Saturday, April 23rd 2011 at the Lincoln Center that promises to be the black tie affair of the year! As spring adorns nature with the most wondrous of colors, ladies, so should your gowns and heels. Gentlemen, dust off your tuxedos and top hats as you prepare to shine on the red carpet of the most glamorous event in Haitian music history. This year’s edition of Compas on Broadway, a…