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In Hoogstraten, Belgium, the 2025 edition of Antilliaanse Feesten, held from August 7 to 9 in the Blauwbossen area, continued its tradition of delivering spectacular Caribbean and Latin music. The festival’s Saturday night lineup on August 9 featured a standout moment for Haitian fans and music lovers alike, T-Vice’s return to the stage nearly two decades after their last appearance in 2006.
T-Vice, one of Haiti’s most celebrated konpa bands, performed to warm applause and enthusiastic dancing. Their energetic set, marked by signature rhythms and irresistible melodies, invigorated the crowd and earned them glowing reactions, signaling a heartfelt welcome back to European shores they had not graced in 19 years. While exact crowd numbers were not released, the sheer volume of cheers and applause made clear that their return was among the festival’s most emotional and well-received performances.
Following their performance, lead singer Roberto Martino took to Facebook to address a past remark made by Haitian media personality Carel Pedre about his vocals. Pedre had once quipped “Tout VOUM se DO.” Roberto’s response after the band’s show was direct and celebratory: “Tout VOUM se DO, Vicela sot kraze Belgique plattt e n toujou flote an gran jan! RESPEKTE!” The statement quickly gained attention among fans, adding a touch of playful defiance to the night’s success.
Also on the lineup that day, the festival hosted a diverse range of acts including Nadia Batson, Jayh Jawson, Haila, Nyboma, Manny Rod, Carlyn XP, Nu Vybes International Band, R Dydy, TechnoBrass, and Nereo, delivering a rich and energetic showcase of global Caribbean music.
T-Vice’s performance marked a meaningful cultural moment for the festival. Their last appearance at Antilliaanse Feesten was in 2006, alongside other Caribbean greats, making their return felt not only as a nostalgic highlight but also as a testament to their enduring influence in the konpa genre.
As Antilliaanse Feesten continues to celebrate its legacy of inclusivity and vibrancy, T-Vice’s return stands out as a prime example of the festival’s power to unite generations, preserve Caribbean musical heritage, and ignite fresh enthusiasm among fans both old and new.
T-Vice Fè Yon Retou nan Antilliaanse Feesten Apre Preske De Deseni
Nan Hoogstraten, Bèljik, edisyon 2025 Antilliaanse Feesten ki te fèt soti 7 pou rive 9 out nan zòn Blauwbossen lan kontinye tradisyon li nan prezante mizik Karayib ak Latin nan tout bèlte li. Nan samdi swa 9 out la, festival la te gen yon moman espesyal pou fanatik ayisyen ak amater mizik an jeneral, lè T-Vice te retounen sou sèn apre preske 20 ane depi dènye aparisyon yo nan 2006.
T-Vice, youn nan pi popilè bann konpa ayisyen yo, te jwe devan yon foul moun k ap bat bravo ak danse avèk antouzyas. Enèji nan pèfòmans yo, ansanm ak ritm karakteristik yo ak melodi ki fasil pran, te fè foul la tranble epi bay reyaksyon cho, yon siy klè ke retou yo te youn nan pi emosyonèl ak pi byen resevwa nan tout festival la. Malgre yo pa t bay yon chif ofisyèl sou kantite moun ki te la, bri ak aplodisman yo te montre klèman jan foul la te kontan wè yo ankò sou sèn Ewopeyen an apre 19 ane.
Apre pèfòmans yo, chantè prensipal Roberto Martino te pran Facebook pou reponn yon deklarasyon ansyen animatè medya ayisyen Carel Pedre te fè sou vwa li. Pedre te konn lanse fraz “Tout VOUM se DO.” Repons Roberto a apre konsè a te dirèk ak nan yon ton viktorye: “Tout VOUM se DO, Vicela sot kraze Belgique plattt e n toujou flote an gran jan! RESPEKTE!” Deklarasyon sa a te atire anpil atansyon nan mitan fanatik yo, ajoute yon ti manyen defi plezi sou siksè swa a.
Nan menm jou sa a, festival la te akeyi yon lineup divès ki gen ladan Nadia Batson, Jayh Jawson, Haila, Nyboma, Manny Rod, Carlyn XP, Nu Vybes International Band, R Dydy, TechnoBrass, ak Nereo, ki te pote yon melanj rich ak enèjik mizik Karayib soti nan diferan kote atravè lemond.
Pèfòmans T-Vice nan festival la make yon moman enpòtan nan kilti ak mizik Karayib la. Dènye fwa yo te jwe nan Antilliaanse Feesten se te an 2006, ansanm ak lòt gwo non nan mizik Karayib la, sa ki fè retou yo tounen yon moman nostalgik men tou yon prèv enpòtans yo toujou genyen nan mond konpa a.
Pandan Antilliaanse Feesten ap kontinye selebre eritaj enklizivite ak enèji li, retou T-Vice la kanpe kòm yon egzanp klè sou jan festival sa a ka ini jenerasyon, prezève eritaj mizik Karayib la, epi limen yon nouvo antouzyas nan kè fanatik yo, kit yo ansyen oswa nouvo.
