Artist Birtday :	20/09/1956(Age 69)
Born In :	Port-au-Prince, Haiti
Occupation(s) :	lead vocalist, songwriter, producer
Genres :	Racine
Agent :	Boukman Eksperyans

Theodore Beaubrun Jr., best known as Lòlò Beaubrun, is one of Haiti’s most influential cultural figures and the co-founder of the legendary rasin (roots music) band, Boukman Eksperyans. Born on September 20, 1956, in the vibrant Port-au-Prince neighborhood of Bas-Peu-de-Choses, Lòlò was destined for the arts. He grew up surrounded by music, theater, and Haitian folklore thanks to his parents, both of whom were established cultural figures in their own right.

His father, Theodore Beaubrun Sr., was one of Haiti’s most popular comedic actors, celebrated for his role as the madcap character Languichatte Débordus in the beloved television series Aventures de Languichatte. His mother, Luce Américe Beaubrun, was a gifted folk dancer and actress, formerly a member of La Troupe Folklorique Nationale d’Haïti, where she helped preserve and showcase traditional Haitian dance. With such artistic lineage, it was only natural for Lòlò to find his own place in the cultural landscape of Haiti.

As a child, Lòlò appeared alongside his father in Aventures de Languichatte, learning firsthand the power of performance and storytelling. He pursued his education at Petit Séminaire Collège Saint Martial for his primary studies, later attending Collège Canado-Haïtien before transferring to the Union School, an American preparatory school in Port-au-Prince. He graduated in June 1975.

Later that year, in September 1975, Lòlò relocated to New York City to join his mother, who had been living in the United States since 1970. While in New York, he took classes and immersed himself in the city’s thriving cultural scene. The exposure to diverse music styles and the struggles of immigrant life would deepen his appreciation for Haitian identity and fuel his future creative work.

In the 1980s, alongside his wife Manzè Beaubrun (Mimerose Pierre Beaubrun), Lòlò co-founded Boukman Eksperyans, a band that would become synonymous with the rasin movement—a genre blending traditional Vodou rhythms, folk songs, and chants with rock, reggae, and funk. The band’s name itself is a tribute to Dutty Boukman, a Vodou priest whose spiritual leadership helped ignite the Haitian Revolution in 1791.

Boukman Eksperyans rose to international fame in the late 1980s and early 1990s with powerful songs such as “Ke’m Pa Sote” and “Jou nou revolte”, which blended social commentary with spiritual and political messages. Their music not only celebrated Haiti’s African roots but also served as a voice of resistance during turbulent times, particularly under the military regimes that followed the fall of Jean-Claude Duvalier.

Lòlò Beaubrun’s charisma on stage, often performing shirtless with traditional beads, drums, and ceremonial symbolism, established him as the face of a movement that reclaimed Haitian identity, spirituality, and pride. With Manzè, the band created music that was simultaneously celebratory and revolutionary, deeply rooted in Vodou traditions while accessible to global audiences.

Over the decades, Boukman Eksperyans toured extensively, becoming Haiti’s most recognized musical ambassadors on the world stage. They performed at international festivals, collaborated with artists across genres, and were even nominated for a Grammy Award in 1992 for Best World Music Album.

Beyond music, Lòlò has been an outspoken advocate for Haiti’s cultural preservation and social progress. Through his art and activism, he emphasizes the importance of Vodou as not only a religion but also a cornerstone of Haitian identity and resilience.

Today, Theodore “Lòlò” Beaubrun Jr. remains a towering figure in the Haitian Music Industry (HMI). His life and career embody the fusion of art, spirituality, and activism, cementing his place as one of the most significant cultural icons of modern Haiti.