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François Duvalier, also known as “Papa Doc,” was born on April 14, 1907, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, and died there on April 21, 1971. He was president of Haiti for 14 years, marked by unprecedented duration and a regime of terror. Duvalier, a trained physician, initially worked in public health, notably leading an anti-yaws campaign. He rose to prominence through his support for President Dumarsais Estimé and eventually held the position of minister of public health and labor. After Estimé was overthrown in 1950, Duvalier opposed the new military junta and, by 1954, had become a significant opposition figure. He was…
When it comes to sad love songs, Arly Lariviere seems to have written the book on the topic. The Maestro wears many hats in the Haitian music industry, aside from leading one of the most popular bands in the industry; he’s also a producer, song writer, keyboard player, and singer. But his best attribute is his ability to touch the most delicate of love situations. His lyrics are so real and easy to relate to one, might think he either hid behind closed doors listening in and collecting relationship secrets or he’s just really unlucky in love, however, we doubt it’s completely the latter. Arly…
Local Haitians founded the Cite Soleil Music School in 2006 as an alternative to the violence that has ravaged Cite Soleil, with the philosophy of replacing weapons in the hands of children with musical instruments, using music to foster peace in Haitian communities.
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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…