Zèklè is a legendary Haitian group whose history stretches back more than twenty-five years, blending tradition and innovation to create a sound that helped reshape modern Haitian music. Formed in the early 1980s by brothers Joël and Mushy Widmaier, later joined by Raoul Denis Jr., the band built on a remarkable family legacy that is […]
Momplaisir, James (edit)
I am James Momplaisir a.k.a Ti Lunèt. I was born on October 18, 1982 in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. I left the country at the age of 7. I started singing at church at 14-15 years old. We call you Ti Lunèt. Where does this pseudonym come from? I knew how to wear glasses. I was then […]
Altieri, Fatima
Fatima Genise Durand Altieri was born on September 20th, 1993, in Peguy Ville Port-au-Prince, Haiti, but it is at Delmas 91 that she spent most of her childhood in the family home with all of her cousins. At the age of 17, she decided to participate in “Digicel Stars” in order to expand her musical […]
Skah Shah
Formed in Haiti as Shleu-Shleu, Skah Shah was reorganized by vocalist Joe Ely “Cubano” Telfort after he moved to New York in the mid-’70s. Dividing their time between Central and North America during the 1970s, Shleu-Shleu survived a critical period after several members elected to remain in the United States. Recruited as a vocal replacement, […]
Skai, Sherlee
Singer-songwriter Sherlee Skai is a unique voice and sound. Like many great artists, she started singing at an early age in church choir where she developed her soulful voice. A native of Haiti, Skai spent her teenage years listening to great local artists such as Manno Charlemagne and Yole Derose, as well as American pioneers […]
Edouarin, Eunide
EUD (IYOUDI) is a Haitian rapper, singer and actress. Born April 25, 1984 in Pétion-Ville, Haiti, where she grew up and spent all her childhood, she bathes in music from a very young age. It evolves at the pace of the 80s and 90s, and it is the Rap Kreyòl (Haitian) who will boil her […]
Daudier, Jean-Michel
“Jean-Michel Daudier was born in Les Cayes , Haiti. This singer/songwriter, who performs in French, English, Spanish and Creole is one of Haiti’s best known and loved entertainers . His songs uplifted and mobilized thousands of Haitians at home and abroad during the country’s most recent revolution. The New York Times said of his exciting […]
Jean-Claude, Martha
When it comes to legendary Haitian singers, very few singers are in the rank of Martha Jean-Claude. Born on March 21, 1919 in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Martha’s golden voice was as memorable as her career, which Haitian musical historians say begun in the late 1930s and early 40s, with young Martha singing at musical spectacles at Haiti’s […]
Alexis, Vladimir
Vladimir Alexis was born on January 22nd 1987 in Carrefour, Haiti. He lived there until the age of four when he migrated to United States with his parents and two older siblings. They originally settled in Queens, NY until moving to Brooklyn a couple of years later. He always had a deep love for music, […]
