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 […]
Delva, Gracia
Gracia Delva is a singer, songwriter, actor and former deputy of Marchand-Dessalines and current senator of Artibonite born on June 9 , 1972 in Cap-Haitien. He grew up in Marchand-Dessalines. Gracia made his debut at Gérostar, with then band, Djakout Mizik and he later join, Zenglen. In 2003 he founded his own group Mass Konpa […]
Eugène, Jean Claude
Singer-songwriter, Actor, Director and multi-talented, Jean-Claude Eugène remains above all a powerful voice which decays the heat of the tropics, marries the moods of the soul and captures the essence of life. Witness compositions such as “Pwezi Twopikal”, “Aveu”, “Liberté” and “Cécilia”. Still a student at the Collège Notre-Dame du Cap Haitien in the early 1970s, […]
Similien, Jean
Jean Jules Simlien alias “TOTO NÉCESSITÉ” was born on August 18, 1945. He comes from the north of Haiti, more precisely from Port Margot. Coming from a modest family, he grew up with his grandparents. When he was young he was very fond of music and his passion prompted him to master the guitar quickly. […]
Martino, Robert
Born in Haiti and of Italian descent, ROBERT MARTINO, an aquarus, started playing music and particularly the guitar at the young age of fourteen. One of his first major live appearance was at “Cabane Choucoune” with the creator of COMPAS DIRECT Nemours Jean Baptiste. COMPAS DIRECT sometimes spelled “KOMPA” is the popular rhythm and music […]
Francois, Eddy
Born in Cap Haitien, Eddy François is a Haitian Musician who grew up in Port Au Prince (Pas peu De Chose). Influenced by Rock Music and by group such as The Police, Bob Marley & Earth Wind & Fire, He began his musical journey with the group Les Compagnons De Saint Gerard a choir of […]
Déjean, André
André Déjean remains one of the most respected architects in the history of Haitian music. As a founding member and creative pillar of Les Frères Déjean, he helped transform a family passion into one of the most celebrated orchestras Haiti has ever produced. With talent, discipline, and an instinctive understanding of musical arrangement, André shaped […]
Murat, Jean Bélony
Jean Bélony Murat (born 29 October 1979, Port-au-Prince, Haiti) known by his stage name BélO, who is a Haitian composer and guitarist. His first album Lakou trankil (Quiet Streets) is treasured by Haitians because the songs explain and reflect the problems the country faces. Bélo is popular in Europe and Africa where he won the Discovery RFI Prime in April 2006. This award […]
