Author: Opastaff
King Kino, celebrated his birthday with his close friends and fans at a private gathering that took place at “Mixed Notes Café” last in Elmont Long Island. About 175 people took part for that special occasion for the King; among them: Shoubou of Tabou Combo, Kenny of Zenglen, Carlito Coupe, Sexy Frantzy, Bono, Stanley Barbot of WLIB/WBLS and Papa Jube of SOBS, who all joined Kino on stage to wish him Happy Birthday. This was a very private affair where admission was only by invitation. The King’s birthday is actually the 23 of December, but he is expecting a similar…
This year marks the fifth anniversary of Nu Look, a band that has etched its name as one of the top Compas bands in the Haitian music scene. The formation of Nu Look is a testament to resilience and revival, particularly for the band’s founder and lead vocalist, Arly Lariviere, whose journey to establishing Nu Look was marked by both controversy and determination. The origin of Nu Look dates back to a dramatic split from the group D-Zine, where Lariviere was unceremoniously dismissed on stage during a live performance—a moment that has been etched in the annals of the industry…
The ongoing child support dispute between Jean Richard Herard, the well-known drummer of the Zenglen band, and Cleo Pierre, a singer from the Hangout band, took an unexpected turn at a recent Family Court hearing in Miami. The case, which has seen multiple court sessions, previously concluded with the judge awarding Cleo Pierre a modest monthly payment. This decision was influenced by Richie’s financial disclosures, which claimed his earnings were only $1,200 per month, leaving Cleo without substantial evidence to contest the amount at the time. This past Monday, however, marked a significant shift in the proceedings. Cleo Pierre, not…
The evolution of Zenglen is what I would call this night! After hearing from several people that Zenglen tore Boston in half the previous night, One of the party attendees told me it was pure pandemonium in there, I had to go witness for myself what was this uproar all about. I made plans to go see the band but first I wanted to get some feedback from the musicians themselves. I made a few phone calls and they all insist I come and see for myself. With not much to go on except “Prepare yourself to ride a motorcycle……
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The night at Mangovile Night Club was nothing short of electric, marking what could only be described as the evolution of Zenglen. Having heard tales of Zenglen’s show-stopping performance in Boston the previous night, which was described as “pure pandemonium,” my curiosity peaked, and I knew I had to experience their magic firsthand. Kreyol La Takes the Stage The evening kicked off with Kreyol La, a band that, despite a recent split, clearly kept its fan base intact as evidenced by the enthusiastic crowd. Tijoe, with his magnetic stage presence, captivated the audience, holding everyone in thrall. His performance set…
Amazura Night Club in New York hosted a standout event this Thanksgiving weekend featuring performances by Krezi and Carimi, drawing a near-capacity crowd that energized the venue. Despite a slow start to the evening, the event quickly gained momentum, ultimately proving to be one of the most successful parties of the holiday weekend. The club, which can legally accommodate 1,905 patrons, was bustling with approximately 900 to 1,000 attendees, as confirmed by the club owner. The atmosphere was vibrant, setting the stage for a night of memorable music and entertainment. Krezi was just concluding their press conference as I arrived,…
It was with great sadness to report earlier this week Fabiola Dupoux-Leger, former manager of Konpa Kreyol and current manager of Haiti based band Krezi Mizik’s manager was kidnapped on Monday, October 30th in Haiti after leaving a meeting regarding the band. Fabiola who was taken with three other individuals has been released unharmed, however, a ransom for an undisclosed account was given to secure her release. These ongoing kidnapping cases have made Haiti the number one kidnapping country in the Americas. The rise of kidnappings has contributed to the perception that Haiti is “plagued by insecurity,” An average of…
In a deeply troubling incident, Fabiola Dupoux-Leger, the former manager of Konpa Kreyol and current manager of the Haiti-based band Krezi Mizik, was kidnapped earlier this week. The abduction occurred on Monday, October 30th, after Fabiola left a meeting concerning the band. She was taken along with three other individuals. Fortunately, Fabiola and the others have been released unharmed. However, a ransom of an undisclosed amount was paid to secure their release. This incident underscores the ongoing crisis of kidnappings in Haiti, which has now become the leading country for kidnappings in the Americas. The alarming rise in kidnappings has…
Album Review Daan Junior:: The minute I heard the Rock n’ Roll drumming in the fifteen second intro, my expectations shot right up. The transition to Kompa is pretty smooth. Now, I normally do not care for keyboard solos in our genre, but the forty-five second one here feels like that first sip of that Starbucks coffee in the morning. It just hits the spot! I love the fact that, other than an occasional “yeah-yeah-yeah” from the backup singers, Daan just shuts the hell up and let his fingers do the talking. 1. Cherie’m kolé [5m25s] Highs: The minute I…