FROM THE DESK OF JOHN “PAPA JUBE” ALTINO/ DIRECTOR OF SOBS First and foremost, S.O.B.’S wishes to thank the entire community for their continued support in helping us to establish and maintain a solid presence of Haitian music and culture in Manhattan for the past 20 years. S.O.B.’S is a multi-genre venue, with a world-wide […]
Remembering System Band’s Timitou 4/27/1957 – 2/20/2007
Fritz Bernard “Timitou” Frederic was laid to rest today at St. Charles Cemetery in Long Island, NY. Prior to arriving at his final resting place, a wonderful service was held at St. Theresa Catholic Church in Brooklyn. Timitou had been battling several health issues for many years. It began in Port-au-Prince, Haiti in 1999, where he suffered […]
Did TVICE Turn Band Over To Two New York Duo For Protection?
After the Amazura fiasco, between Carimi, and Tvice’s camp, it seems like El Madre, has turned the band over to two well-known promoters in New York for protection. Glasses and Foe, two well-known guys in the NYC circle that can give Tvice the protection that they need in the New York area. Glasses is very […]
Timitou takes another turn for the worse.
Timitou takes another turn for the worse. February 8, 2007, by Opa I just got a report from a reliable source that Timitou’s health has taken a turn for the worst. Doctor’s had to remove his intestines and he is currently on life support. The source also told me his family members are flying from […]
Nicky’s Current Status in Zenglen Clear?
We’ve all heard the buzz on the latest turmoil Zenglen is facing due to Nicky’s final decision to leave the band well it’s almost official and this time around it just might stick. This is not the first time Nicky has threatened to leave Zenglen when his demands weren’t met. I guess Zenglen didn’t believe […]
Ralph Delly’s Statement to the Media During Djakout Press Conference
Ralph Delly opened up the press conference by sending a message to all media, especially the Internet ones: “I want the media to try to educate the public, especially those on the Internet, it is your role to analyze the new releases by the band, you have to help guide public opinion. If you follow […]
FILMMAKER SACHA PARISOT WINS INJUNCTION VS MOVIE BOOTLEGGERS IN UNITED STATES
December 27, 2006 – 6:00 PM In front of 1118 Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn stood Richard Urbain, of Venus International in front of the African store named NAFA, the same African store OpaMusic.com reported over a month ago that was making a killing selling Haitian bootleg CDs. when I called Richard to find out […]
Krezi Mizik Manager Kidnapped in Haiti
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, […]
Phantoms Comeback Concert
On Thursday night I attended Phantoms’ rehearsal at the regular locale on Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn. Of course if you’ve ever been to one Phantoms’ rehearsals you know anything that goes in there is never expected or familiar in this gathering. Medina, Cloolie, Clinton, Cassandra, Kino, Jensen, Lemy, Captain Jean, Max Jean and the rest […]