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The Haitian and Caribbean music event production industry is witnessing a shift in power as Jermaine “Jay Upscale” Magras, born in St. Lucia, and Urbain Richard face off in an evolving battle of strategy, influence, and innovation. As Jay’s fresh approach begins to dominate, Richard, a veteran of over 30 years, finds himself competing in a landscape he once ruled. Jay’s rise to prominence began in New York, where he pursued an education at Pace University, triple-majoring in Finance, Business Management, and Economics. Before launching his event production company, he worked as an analyst at Goldman Sachs, honing his business…
This past weekend, Haitian-American singer Phyllisia Ross was honored at the Audace au Féminin conference, held as part of the Salon International de la Femme Noire (SIFN) in Montreal. SIFN, Canada’s largest black women’s conference, brought together some of the brightest and most successful black female entrepreneurs and business owners from across the country. In attendance was Canada’s Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, showing the national significance of the event and its commitment to uplifting Black women. Phyllisia Ross, deeply humbled by the recognition, expressed how honored she was to represent Audace au Féminin as their International Ambassador. The organization’s mission—to…
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The 24th edition of the World Creole Music Festival (WCMF) in Dominica is set to take place from October 25th to 27th, 2024, at the Windsor Park Sports Stadium in Roseau. This year’s lineup is packed with top-tier talent from the Creole-speaking world, featuring a blend of legendary performers and rising stars. Key acts include the iconic French Antillean band Kassav’, known for pioneering the Zouk music genre, and Wyclef Jean, the internationally acclaimed Haitian musician and former Fugees member. Other notable performers are Vayb, Gramps Morgan, Rotimi, and Voice, each bringing their unique sound to the festival. The…
New York – August 12, 2024 – Venus Int’I Productions and the organizing committee of the Haitian Labor Day Fest announce with heavy hearts the unfortunate postponement of this year’s festival. After careful deliberation and consideration, we have made the difficult decision to defer this year’s event until 2025. We extend our deepest gratitude to our loyal attendees who have shown unparalleled love and support for the Haitian Labor Day Fest throughout the years. We want to also acknowledge the bands whose cooperation and understanding have truly made this decision easier. To everyone from media members to music fans and…
Breaking News: New Band “Krush” Set to Shake Up the Haitian Music Scene If you’ve seen the mysterious poster circulating on social media titled “Krush with a K” and wondered what it’s all about, Opa Music has the scoop you’ve been waiting for. After some investigative work, making the right calls, and piecing together clues from the poster’s subliminal messages, we have uncovered some exciting details. The poster, which left many questions unanswered, featured a drummer holding drumsticks, prompting us to do some quick detective work. Through a process of elimination and insider knowledge, we identified the drummer as none…
Today, Opa Music connected with Jimmy Larrieux, better known in the music world as Gray Nouvone, to get the latest scoop on his musical endeavors. Gray shared that while he was diligently working on a solo project slated for release soon, his plans shifted when his groupmates from Rockfam reached out to discuss their upcoming project. With renewed focus, Gray decided to put his solo work on hold to prioritize the group’s new venture. For fans wondering about Gray’s absence from the music scene, rest assured that he’s doing well and sounding as sharp as ever. Though he’s been off…
Le Directeur Général du Ministère de l’Intérieur et des Collectivités Territoriales ( MICT), Monsieur Ruthelande Anglade, a procédé à l’installation du nouveau Directeur de l’Immigration et de l’Émigration (DIE), Monsieur Stéphane Vincent, le vendredi 9 août 2024.
Pressure is mounting on Kenyan police officers to deliver on their promise to help bring Haiti’s rampant gangs under control, six weeks after setting foot in the Caribbean nation. When the first contingent of 200 elite Kenyan police officers flew into Haiti’s capital Port-au-Prince on 25 June, they filed confidently off their Kenyan Airways flight clad in helmets and combat gear, carrying their weapons and holding high the Kenyan national flag. They chanted in Swahili while they psyched themselves up on the airport tarmac, as did a second batch of 200 Kenyan officers who landed three weeks later. “Let’s go!” and “We’re moving!” came the cries.…