Boukan Ginen Boukan Ginen means “Fire from Africa” in Haitian Creole, and this passionate young roots band from Haiti burns with the spirit of their African musical homeland. Founded in the early 1990s, the 10-member group is at the forefront of the mizik rasin (roots music) movement that has captivated Haiti both musically and politically. […]
Augustin, Richard
Born and raised in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Richard Augustin held his first guitar when his older brother placed it in his hands as a young boy. He was only eleven years old when the bond between him and his music started. After years of self-taught music theory and choir participation in the Catholic Church, this yet […]
Tokay
Tokay is a band that makes various types of music from roots, to reggae, rock, and classical.
T-Tabou
In the world of Compas, whenever the word Tabou is put forward the expectations of great music & Great performance is immediate. After over 30 years of success and achievements, many forget the musicians who a some point helped create the Tabou Mystique. Whether it’s Doff Chancy, Gary Resil or a whole new generation of […]
Martelly, Michel
Michel Martelly, better known as “Sweet Micky”, is a musical marvel born in Port-au-Prince who has brought incredible energy, passion and sensitivity to the world of Haitian compas music. While his persona ignites great controversy throughout the Haitian diaspora, it is overstated with a pulsating, infectious beat, accompanied by satire and sharp commentary. It can […]
D-Zine
After several years of self search the Group D’Zine seem to be finally ready to secure their position of leaders in the PMH. After an extensive search for a new lead singer, the acquisition of Pipo (Ex Passion de Montreal), the Integration of new maestro Joe Charles (Ex Top Vice) & new guitarist Balan, the […]
Top Vice
Combining time tested vocals, ever-present guitars and digitized percussion, this Quartet produces ear-pleasing Rhythms. They conjure emotions that make everyone move their hips in an uncontrollable sway never experience before. Top Vice is a Mixture of of cultural beats, Caribbean rhythms and modern digital technology that creates the big band sound they are known for. […]
Pierre, Cleona
Cleona Pierre was born in Carrefour, Haiti on July 26, 1978 her sign is Leo. Full name: Cleona Pierre Nickname: Cleo Or Nana Date of birth: July 26, 1978 Place of birth: Carrefour, Haiti Zodiac Sign: Leo Sings: Lead & Background Role in the group: The serious one; the mother or secretary of the group […]
Henry, Jean Gesner
Jean Gesner Henri also Known as Coupe Cloue was born on May 10th, 1925 from a humble family who lived in the small village of Fonbwa in the commune of Leogane. At the early age of nine, he moved to Portail Saint Joseph in Port Au Prince, the nation’s capital where he went to school at Chez Laroche located at Rue Du Centre. Later, he joined the “Centre […]
