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Welcome to another episode of Haitian Music All Up Your Ears, also known as Haitian Music Reviews…For today’s episode, we will review an album by Haiti-based raptress Princess Eud. Sometimes, I enjoy listening to albums as the tracks are sequenced by the artists, and then there are times when I look at the prearranged playlist and just pick a song based on its title. So I picked “Fanm”. My presumption was that it was going to be a girl empowerment song, and I was rather accurate! Now, there are songs that you have to allow to grow on you. There…
Sherlee Skai’s Toutouni (Stark Naked) album definitely lives up to its title. It’s the singer baring her soul, letting us into her world as a Caribbean woman coming of age. The title track has the singer delineating her life, her impulses, her errors, her struggles, some light piano humming in the background. “Some people think I’m arrogant/I act on y whims/Without a thought/Then later regret,” she sings in Haitian Creole. The lyrics are very honest to the point of sounding like a religious confession or a series of death bed revelations. “Ou Manke’m” (I Miss You) isn’t a love song…
May 15, 2017 — Port-au-Prince, Haiti – Multi-talented recording artist, Miu will be releasing her empowering new single “Banm Ma Baw” on Wednesday May 10th 2017. The track will also be accompanied by its visual. The Single “Banm Ma Baw” is the second track to be released off Miu’s sophomore album due out this year. “Banm Ma Baw” was written by Miu, produced by Pique & Trefle, arranged and mixed by Nicebeat. Prior to “Banm Ma Baw”, Miu Haiti released the well-received single “Ayayay” featuring Rap Kreyol popular young artist, Baky Popile and is currently in the studio adding the finishing…
Award-winning Haitian music singer, Patrick Handal to release the remake of his hit song “Ti Bway” on May 10th 2017, with its accompanying video for the first time. The song which will be featured on his upcoming album titled “50 Kob” also features up and coming artist, Minouche Chouloute who made her singing debut in the Haitian music industry as a contestant at the 2010 Digicel Stars competition series. Ti Bway is the second single released by the singer from his upcoming solo album. After the release of the first single “Santim Wo”, Patrick Handal carefully spent the last year…
Today marks a significant historical event in the Haitian diaspora: the April 20, 1990, march where over 150,000 Haitians crossed the Brooklyn Bridge into downtown Manhattan, sending shockwaves through the city and the U.S. political landscape. This large-scale mobilization not only overwhelmed the New York City police but also led to the shutdown of Wall Street and several businesses in lower Manhattan, highlighting the collective power and unity of the Haitian community. The catalyst for this massive demonstration was the Federal Drug Administration’s (FDA) controversial recommendation in February 1990 that Haitians be restricted from donating blood, branding them as a…
The maestro and lead vocalist of Nu Look, Arly Lariviere, celebrated the launch of his new fragrance, “Illusion,” in New York City yesterday. Named after one of his many hit songs, “Illusion” comes in versions for both men and women and is sold exclusively at arlyfragrance.com, retailing at $60. ILLUSION Women Perfume Seductive and dominant, Illusion for women perfectly embodies a unique and sexy essence. ILLUSION Men Perfume Illusion for men echoes a relaxed elegance and effortless sophistication. This fresh fragrance is suitable for wearing all year long. While Arly and the event organizers were thrilled about the launch, the…
On the 10th anniversary of Ed Bradley’s death, we remember him not only for his journalistic excellence but also for the unique depth he brought to his stories on “60 Minutes.” Starting in 1979, Bradley made a lasting impact with his initial coverage of Southeast Asian refugees, setting the stage for a distinguished 25-year career at “60 Minutes” where he produced over 500 stories. His reporting spanned a wide range of topics, from interviews with criminals to intimate conversations with icons like Bob Dylan and Michael Jordan. Bradley was renowned for his cool demeanor and a genuine pursuit of truth…
Harmonik released the successful album Degaje last year, which included four hit songs: Cheri Benyen M, Incroyable, Pap Negosyew, and Simplicité. Having an album with multiple hits is an impressive feat in today’s industry, and Degaje elevated Harmonik to top-tier status within Haitian music. This success helped the band overcome the struggles following their previous album Diferan, which had seen legal battles, promoter blackballing, and a general lack of motivation. Rodney Noel’s return as general manager brought structure, marketing genius, and leadership, helping Harmonik regain momentum. However, despite this progress, the band still faces challenges, particularly in their live performances,…
It’s been almost a year now we’ve been playing limbo with CaRiMi and its indecisive members. The game started with Mickael who couldn’t decide whether he wanted to be with the band or not and after a couple of temper tantrums, he finally called it quits. However, that was Mickael, the lead singer… The band on the other hand is not quite ready to call it quits. We’ve learned from some very reliable sources that the rest of the band members are not ready to put the final nail on the band’s coffin. They’ve even went “New band members shopping”……
Haiti had been without a president for a week when on Sunday a collection of politicians and business leaders chose an interim leader to fill the void. The appointment stalled a deepening political crisis in the nation of 10 million — at least for now. Not that presidents have always been so great for Haiti. There have been 45 leaders since the country achieved independence from France in 1804, and for the most part they have pillaged and plundered, ruled as despots, stifled opposition, violated human rights and operated with impunity. “They don’t really want to work for the Haitian…