Author: Opastaff
In a time when many new Compas music albums either lack quality or fail to deliver a meaningful message, often relying on the emerging trend of “voye monte” to provoke strong reactions from die-hard fans, there is a noticeable impact on album sales. These fans often prefer attending live events over purchasing studio albums. It’s refreshing to see that Zenglen can still cater to both party-goers and non-party people by skillfully varying the pace and style on their current album. The long-awaited 9th studio album, titled “5ieme Vitesse,” offers a diverse range of music that caters to different tastes. The…
Nu Look, a popular band in the Haitian Music Industry, finds itself embroiled in a booking conflict that has left promoters and fans puzzled and frustrated. The band reportedly accepted a $5,000 deposit from two different promoters for performances scheduled on the same date, June 14th. The controversy has sparked concerns about the band’s booking practices and communication. The situation came to light when advertisements began circulating in both New Jersey and Haiti, each promoting a Nu Look performance on the aforementioned date. The promoters from New Jersey shared their experience, detailing a transaction with Fanfan Senatus, a close associate…
Last night, the Lehman Theatre in Miami hosted a vibrant art exhibition featuring works by Theophile Jadotte (Theo), renowned primarily for his musical talents but now gaining recognition in the art world. The event, a delightful blend of art, music, and dance, attracted a diverse crowd including Haitians, Cubans, Americans, Jamaicans, and Africans. The exhibition showcased Theo’s preference for abstract painting, particularly in the “Saint-Soley” style, revealing his versatility and depth as an artist. Attendees were notably impressed by his artistic prowess, having known him mainly as a musician. The night was further enriched by an ethnic dance performance led…
Noel & Cecibon Productions Miami, Florida – May 22, 2008 – As we continue to wrap up all loose ends with the 10th Annual Haitian Compas Festival, we would like to extend our sincere gratitude to all individuals who participated in making this event a success. We would like to specifically recognize the fans in the community that remained persistent in their love for compas and attended, if not all the festivals, most of the Compas Festivals over the past decade. As we’ve marked a decade committed to keeping Haitian culture and music alive and strong, we walk into another…
Hangout Management and Band Members would like to thank the fans, the media, and the general public for the continuing support. Last week, the news hit that our guitarist, Mackenson St Fleur, had to go into an emergency surgery in order to save him from a life-threatening condition. We are happy to say that he is now recovering and will be back with us very soon. Meanwhile, the talented Elie Lapointe will be replacing him until his return. The band is working hard to put on an unforgettable show this weekend at the Compas Festival on Saturday and at the…
In the Haitian Music Industry, one of the most unassuming yet genuinely talented artists is Cassandra Joseph of Phantoms. Opa Music recently had the privilege of delving into the life and musical journey of this remarkable singer, known for her low-key demeanor but powerful stage presence. Opa Music: Cassandra, can you share your journey from the beginnings to your current status in the music industry? Cassandra Joseph: My musical journey spans over a decade. It began in Trenton, NJ, with a local band called Bozz, where I was initially invited to sing because of my dancing skills. After Bozz disbanded,…
Jean Herard Richard Drummer/Maestro of Zenglen Miami, FL USA Dear Mr. Richard: This confirms my resignation as the keyboard player for Zenglen. It is with both regret and anticipation that I submit this letter of resignation, effective April 30, 2008. I have accepted a position with Gabel, an opportunity to showcase my current musical goals. It has been my genuine pleasure to work for Zenglen this past year. The band members of Zenglen are truly talented. It has been a joy working with all the band members. I will miss my associations here at Zenglen. I wish you and Zenglen…
Morne, the host of a Konpa show on Radio Nationale in Haiti, recently interviewed Roro from Djakout, who disclosed that Garry Pierre-Pierre visited Haiti to discuss Djakout’s potential performance at Kreyolfest. Roro stated that Djakout would only agree to perform if the Haitian Times would also secure their appearance for the Labor Day event. Previously, it was reported that the Haitian Times had arranged for Carimi to perform this year. Following Roro’s interview, Morne spoke with Garry, the editor of the Haitian Times, who clarified that the decision to exclude Djakout from the lineup was not his. He explained that…
The management and the musicians of the group Zenglen, would like to present their sincere apology to the representatives, booking agents, promoters, the general public and those who have worked so diligently to the continuous success of Zenglen. After spending more than a year working harshly to the restructuration, marketing and stability of the band that is so loved and respected by the public, it is with regret to inform our fans and the public, that our new keyboard player has decided to resign from the band, just as we were about to showcase the talent of this young musician.…
We’ve been following for the past week with much interest the development in the press of the reporting of the presumed resignation of our esteemed musician and one of the founding members of the band Theophile Jadotte (dit THEO). As the Public may not be aware, the band is right now changing its format to play FULL BAND and many changes occurred in the process. We’ve been rehearsing while Theo was in the US with his family. Upon his return he started rehearsing with the band. As we all know music is about what sound feels right, there were some…