MAC D: “Hey guys, I know this is kind of strange for me to be writing you this short note, but I believe that it is the proper way to let you know about my resignation from Harmonik. I have dedicated each and every second of my life to this band since January 2008. I have always put Harmonik first in all I do; that’s why you guys could feel the presence of my soul in all Harmonik songs. Now, I am focusing on other things in my life. I want to thank everyone for his or her supports during…
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Bar Chat: Guest Maximum Recording Artist “Neefah” and Photographer “Fafane of Apple Nights. Bar Chat Season 1 Episode 1. Neefah talks about her upcoming single/album Fafane, Neefah and Jensen take on Valentine’s Day. Hosted by Cheyna Dakota Bar Chat is the new entertainment talk show. The show is recorded at different bars and lounges throughout the NYC City area and in different states in the near future. Bar Chat features celebrities, politicians, special guests and lots of opinions. The show comes on Koul TV on the Haiti en Direct network and exclusively online on Konpa Events every Thursday.
This year marks Compas Direct’s 59th year anniversary and what a year its been for the Haitian music industry. It was definitely an interesting year. 2014 brought a lot of great moments and a few not so great depending on which side of the spectrum you were on. We’ll get into the winners and losers in a bit; in the meantime; without a doubt the Compas Direct fans were the ones winning this year. The year started off with Haitians worldwide celebrating Haiti’s 210th year of independence on January 1st , the month also marked the 4th year anniversary of the…
1. People change. This is so obvious but it’s the leading cause of friendship death in your twenties so we must acknowledge it. You don’t know who you are at the age of twenty but you gravitate towards who makes the most sense in that moment. Then, as you get more of a handle on yourself and what kinds of people you actually want to surround yourself with, you make necessary changes. You cut the fat. You bid farewell to those who no longer fit. This is perhaps the hardest kind of friendship loss to weather because there’s no one…
Klass Fè’l Vini Avan 2013 0:50:06 [ 3 votes, score: 6.33 ] 01 Yo Towing Ou | 6m22s | 116 BPM A song intro is supposed to build anticipation, but these first fifty seconds–with dog snarl, Pipo and Richie yapping, laughing, screaming anmwéé, Auto-Tune galore–serve as reminder for why I turn my nose up to today’s bands. I’ve found that such shenanigans don’t usually lead to good or even interesting songs. This opening track doesn’t do much to help disprove that theory. If Richie wants to hear an effective intro, I recommend Tabou Combo’s Aki Yoko, which also illustrates how…
The New York Based Band MELODI is pleased to announce the release of their much anticipated FIRST album “NOU RIVE” MELODI is pleased to announce the arrival of its FIRST studio album appropriately titled “NOU RIVE”. The new up and coming Haitian Music Industry (HMI) band’s long-awaited debut album, “Nou Rive” (we’ve arrived) is a musical journey crafted with everyday life situations; it touches topics of love, inspiration, self-reflection, heartbreak and humor making it relatable and easily connects with listeners of all ages. The full-length recording comprises thirteen new, original tracks and is currently available via digital download from online retailers ranging from iTunes, CDbaby…
Ricot “Ti Tanbou” Amazan, announce his resignation as T-Vice Conga Drum Player, effective immediately. It is with a heavy heart today that I announce my resignation from the band T-Vice. A band I’ve dedicated a great portion of my life to for the past three years. The decision to resign didn’t come easy however in the past few months my priorities have shifted. There are some very special people in my life that I’ve been neglecting and the time has come for me to make up for lost times. I want to take a break from the Haitian music industry to focus…
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Former Haitian saxophonist of the musical group “Les Shleu Shleu” Tony Moïse, 75, originally from Côtes de Fer, died following cardiovascular problems. In a press release Josette Darguste, the Acting Minister of Culture, said she was saddened by this cruel and regrettable loss. “The disappearance of this singer, saxophonist and composer with unparalleled talent surprises us and breaks our hearts since we did not know he was sick. Until recently, he continued to distil, via social networks, for the delight of bulimic consumers of Compas, the legendary compositions of the rich discography of his orchestra of heart, the “Shleu Shleu”,…
At 11:30 p.m., after the rain, Lesly Coachi, Deputy Secretary General of Tabarre En Fête, announced to the audience that the event originally scheduled for 7:00 p.m. would go on as planned. Some groups and artists had already pulled out due to unfavorable weather conditions that made an outdoor event seem impossible. Among those present was Jean Jean Roosevelt, who, like us, thought the rain would give us no chance of holding this 2013 edition. Thank you, Jean Jean. In front of more than 5,000 people, Frantzou Dormerçant introduced the local group 10-Tans of Tabarre to the applause of a…