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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,…
It was with great sadness to report earlier this week Fabiola Dupoux-Leger, former manager of Konpa Kreyol and current manager of Haiti based band Krezi Mizik’s manager was kidnapped on Monday, October 30th in Haiti after leaving a meeting regarding the band. Fabiola who was taken with three other individuals has been released unharmed, however, a ransom for an undisclosed account was given to secure her release. These ongoing kidnapping cases have made Haiti the number one kidnapping country in the Americas. The rise of kidnappings has contributed to the perception that Haiti is “plagued by insecurity,” An average of…
In a deeply troubling incident, Fabiola Dupoux-Leger, the former manager of Konpa Kreyol and current manager of the Haiti-based band Krezi Mizik, was kidnapped earlier this week. The abduction occurred on Monday, October 30th, after Fabiola left a meeting concerning the band. She was taken along with three other individuals. Fortunately, Fabiola and the others have been released unharmed. However, a ransom of an undisclosed amount was paid to secure their release. This incident underscores the ongoing crisis of kidnappings in Haiti, which has now become the leading country for kidnappings in the Americas. The alarming rise in kidnappings has…
Album Review Daan Junior:: The minute I heard the Rock n’ Roll drumming in the fifteen second intro, my expectations shot right up. The transition to Kompa is pretty smooth. Now, I normally do not care for keyboard solos in our genre, but the forty-five second one here feels like that first sip of that Starbucks coffee in the morning. It just hits the spot! I love the fact that, other than an occasional “yeah-yeah-yeah” from the backup singers, Daan just shuts the hell up and let his fingers do the talking. 1. Cherie’m kolé [5m25s] Highs: The minute I…
Makarios welcome on Opa Music. You are known as a composer, song-writer, producer, Arranger, Session Musician. Did we miss anything? What else should we add to the list? No, You did not miss anything. I would probably replace all these titles by one which I think is simpler and also more deserved “I see myself as a good student and nothing more than that.” You seem to have a special, dare I say, dedicated relationship with your guitar. How did that relationship start? How old were you? My father gave me a guitar as Christmas present. I was four years…
The night started off slow but eventually did pick up a bit. I would say it was the most successful party over the Thanksgiving weekend in New York because Amazura is large and there must have been about 900 people in there in total. Just to make sure I spoke to the club owner and he confirmed it was indeed around that number but close to a 1000 people. Keep in mind Amazura’s legal capacity is 1905. When I got there, Krezi was just wrapping up their press conference and preparing to get on stage. When they hit the stage…
Recently, there has been some confusion regarding the circumstances of Reginald’s departure from the popular band Zenglen. A recent report from our site suggested that he was a no-show at a scheduled Zenglen party, leading to the band’s decision to let him go. However, a voice message from an anonymous source has shed new light on the situation, prompting a necessary correction. The anonymous caller, a young woman whose identity remains unknown, reached out to clarify the misinformation. According to her message: “I was just reading your post and noticed you had an article about Reginald and Frero from Zenglen…
Known for his powerful and distinctive voice, Armstrong Jeune has long been regarded as one of the top vocalists in the Haitian Music Industry (HMI). His impressive contributions to the acclaimed N.Y.A.S album “Pou La Vi”, particularly the title track, cemented his status as a leading talent. Yet, despite his undeniable skills and strong presence in the HMI, Armstrong currently finds himself without a band. Widely considered one of the top 3-5 vocalists in the HMI, Armstrong’s career highlights include his work with N.Y.A.S and numerous guest appearances on various albums. After the temporary hiatus of N.Y.A.S, Armstrong relocated to…