Author: Opastaff
Ralph Delly opened up the press conference by sending a message to all media, especially the Internet ones: “I want the media to try to educate the public, especially those on the Internet, it is your role to analyze the new releases by the band, you have to help guide public opinion. If you follow certain message boards, I’m not going as far as saying it is a detriment to the industry, but a lot of negative comments that are said with no good merit can break a band; it is up to the media to alert the public when…
December 27, 2006 – 6:00 PM In front of 1118 Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn stood Richard Urbain, of Venus International in front of the African store named NAFA, the same African store OpaMusic.com reported over a month ago that was making a killing selling Haitian bootleg CDs. when I called Richard to find out what was going on he then told me he was told that the store had already had his product, the Richie & Gracia cd that he just released was in stock and it was being sold for $2.50 a piece. Upon my arrival to the…
Every Haitian should be required to do this once in their lives! A beautiful, warm Haitian evening, with incredible music. The setting is Irvin Plaza, in the heart of Manhattan, under the direction of John Altino Papa Jube. Under one roof, gathered some of the best of what Haitian music has to offer: Reginald Policard, Beethova Obas, Mozayik, Mushi Widmaier, Ginou Oriol, Chardavoine, Jowee Omicil, James Germain, Joel Widmaier and The Altino Brothers – There wasn’t a foot not prompted to rhythmic cadance of this new revival movement of Haitian Jazz. There was a bigger presence of the mainstream media,…
King Kino, celebrated his birthday with his close friends and fans at a private gathering that took place at “Mixed Notes Café” last in Elmont Long Island. About 175 people took part for that special occasion for the King; among them: Shoubou of Tabou Combo, Kenny of Zenglen, Carlito Coupe, Sexy Frantzy, Bono, Stanley Barbot of WLIB/WBLS and Papa Jube of SOBS, who all joined Kino on stage to wish him Happy Birthday. This was a very private affair where admission was only by invitation. The King’s birthday is actually the 23 of December, but he is expecting a similar…
This year marks the fifth anniversary of Nu Look, a band that has etched its name as one of the top Compas bands in the Haitian music scene. The formation of Nu Look is a testament to resilience and revival, particularly for the band’s founder and lead vocalist, Arly Lariviere, whose journey to establishing Nu Look was marked by both controversy and determination. The origin of Nu Look dates back to a dramatic split from the group D-Zine, where Lariviere was unceremoniously dismissed on stage during a live performance—a moment that has been etched in the annals of the industry…
The ongoing child support dispute between Jean Richard Herard, the well-known drummer of the Zenglen band, and Cleo Pierre, a singer from the Hangout band, took an unexpected turn at a recent Family Court hearing in Miami. The case, which has seen multiple court sessions, previously concluded with the judge awarding Cleo Pierre a modest monthly payment. This decision was influenced by Richie’s financial disclosures, which claimed his earnings were only $1,200 per month, leaving Cleo without substantial evidence to contest the amount at the time. This past Monday, however, marked a significant shift in the proceedings. Cleo Pierre, not…
The evolution of Zenglen is what I would call this night! After hearing from several people that Zenglen tore Boston in half the previous night, One of the party attendees told me it was pure pandemonium in there, I had to go witness for myself what was this uproar all about. I made plans to go see the band but first I wanted to get some feedback from the musicians themselves. I made a few phone calls and they all insist I come and see for myself. With not much to go on except “Prepare yourself to ride a motorcycle……
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The night at Mangovile Night Club was nothing short of electric, marking what could only be described as the evolution of Zenglen. Having heard tales of Zenglen’s show-stopping performance in Boston the previous night, which was described as “pure pandemonium,” my curiosity peaked, and I knew I had to experience their magic firsthand. Kreyol La Takes the Stage The evening kicked off with Kreyol La, a band that, despite a recent split, clearly kept its fan base intact as evidenced by the enthusiastic crowd. Tijoe, with his magnetic stage presence, captivated the audience, holding everyone in thrall. His performance set…
Amazura Night Club in New York hosted a standout event this Thanksgiving weekend featuring performances by Krezi and Carimi, drawing a near-capacity crowd that energized the venue. Despite a slow start to the evening, the event quickly gained momentum, ultimately proving to be one of the most successful parties of the holiday weekend. The club, which can legally accommodate 1,905 patrons, was bustling with approximately 900 to 1,000 attendees, as confirmed by the club owner. The atmosphere was vibrant, setting the stage for a night of memorable music and entertainment. Krezi was just concluding their press conference as I arrived,…