A very peculiar bass player who is so easily identifiable thanks to an unorthodox playing which immediately arouses forget-me-nots. Yves Abel nicknamed “ the freezer ” by his peers because of his ability to subjugate the bass, to make it a tool of expression and exploration in addition to his function as an accompanist. Having appeared in […]
Achille, Eyma
Born in the North of the country, precisely in Sainte-Suzanne, on April 24, 1934, Emma ACHILLE is a great figure in evangelical song. This Christian artist, theologian, began to sing very young in 1954. She devoted fifty seven (57) years of her life to the evangelical genre which earned her to be perceived, in the […]
Abraham, Raphael
Raphael Abraham is a distinguished trumpeter and vocalist, best known for his significant contributions to Haiti’s legendary Orchestre Tropicana. His musical journey is marked by a deep commitment to the ensemble’s unique sound and cultural influence. Throughout his tenure with Orchestre Tropicana, Raphael Abraham has been instrumental in shaping the band’s musical direction. His expertise […]
Abraham, Shedly
Born in Cap-Haïtien, Haiti, Shedly Abraham, widely known as “Djazz La,” began playing music at an early age, influenced heavily by his father, Raphael Abraham, a member of the legendary Haitian band, Orchestre Tropicana d’Haïti. Growing up in a musically rich environment, Shedly became a self-taught pianist and trumpeter while receiving formal training on the […]
Pierre, James Alex (Black Alex)
Black Alex was born Jamecy Alex Pierre, in , Haiti. Petion-Ville is by far the wealthiest town in Haiti, but Black Alex was not born rich by any means. “Black Alex” was a childhood nickname given to him on account of the dark hue of his skin, eventually becoming the rapper’s pseudonym. At 18 years […]
Abellard, Alex
Alex for his part had a rather lively childhood; having exposed him very early to worldly atmospheres. Thanks to a fairly notable father in the field who only wanted to encourage the skills of his offspring. And, when this one was propelled diplomat in the Hexagon, he took care to take the little Al with him, where the […]
