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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…
Last night at Marabou Cafe, the air was thick with anticipation and, as it turned out, a palpable tension between Zin’s Nia and Sandra during their performance. While the evening confirmed the longstanding rumors about their discord, it also showcased some memorable musical moments. The event kicked off with Tantan, who opened with vigor, playing tracks from his latest album including “Pam Pam Pam” and the crowd-pleasing “Ole Ole.” His set extended well into the night, past 2 a.m., captivating the audience but also leaving them eager for Zin’s appearance. When Zin finally took the stage, the shift in energy…
Recent events have stirred the Haitian music community as allegations have surfaced involving Laporte Gabriel, known for his role in the band Nu Look, and his wife Clonide Telfort, a member of the group Desire. Reports indicate that Gabriel was involved in a domestic incident with Telfort, with whom he shares a child and was married last year. The story came to light when Gabriel allegedly spent several nights in jail following the incident. I ventured into a local beauty salon to gather more details, and while the salon staff confirmed the incident, they were quick to distance themselves from…
As the Haitian music industry celebrates the 50th anniversary of Konpa, key figures in the scene have shared their insights and concerns about the current state and future of this culturally significant genre. Their reflections highlight both pride in their musical heritage and a unanimous call for substantial changes within the industry. Ritchie from Zenglen: “Konpa is the only thing we have to offer, but the industry needs a lot of fixing,” states Ritchie, emphasizing the urgent need for development. He notes that not much has changed in the last decade and stresses the necessity for a transformation in how…
In an incident that highlights the pressures and personal conflicts that can simmer beneath the surface of a band’s glamorous facade, Cleo and Georgy of Hangout found themselves at the center of a dramatic confrontation in Chicago on July 14, 2005. What started as a minor disagreement over a hotel room arrangement quickly escalated into a public spectacle, shedding light on the complexities of band dynamics and personal boundaries. The dispute began innocuously enough when Georgy, who prefers sleeping near a window, claimed her usual spot upon arriving at the hotel. This routine act of placing her luggage on the…
In a surprising twist to an already juicy tale, Clonide Telfort of D’Sire3 and Laporte Gabriel of Nu-Look have reportedly taken their relationship to the next level by tying the knot at a local courthouse earlier this week. A few months ago, we broke the news about Clonide’s pregnancy, with none other than Laporte being the father. Now, it seems the couple has decided to solidify their commitment not just to each other but to their upcoming bundle of joy. An eagle-eyed insider spotted the couple at the courthouse and shared that the duo appeared to be keeping things under…
Opa caught up with Nu -Look’s maestro Arly Lariviere at club Excel where the band had just finished playing for the night. Arly just released a collection of his love songs from his previous albums. We got to ask him a few questions about the new album, the band and his opinion on a few things.. Click here for Arly Lariviere Bio. Cheyna: Hello, Arly! Arly: I would like to greet all of the Opa’s members and you, Cheyna. I want to also greet all of my fans and fans of Konpa Direk in general. Cheyna: Arly, you have a…
Interview with Arly Lariviere of Nu-Look: New Album and Reflections on Konpa Direk Opa caught up with Nu-Look’s maestro, Arly Lariviere, at Club Excel, where the band had just finished performing for the night. Arly has recently released a collection of his love songs from previous albums. We had the opportunity to ask him a few questions about the new album, the band, and his opinions on a few topics. Cheyna: Hello, Arly! Arly: I would like to greet all of Opa’s members and you, Cheyna. I also want to greet all of my fans and fans of Konpa Direk…
The Princess answer some questions in regards to the latest buzz that was circulating all over the web regarding her and Pouchon of Djakout Mizik. She also filled us in on the situation with her and bandmate Cleona Pierre who has rumor has it are not getting along. .Click here for Georgy Bio. Opa: Hey, Georgy! What’s going on? Georgy: Hi, Opa! mwen we wap bwe kob ou, Opa. (laughing) Opa: Me? You’re the one making all the buzz. Georgy: Really? Opa: Really! As if you didn’t know. Georgy: (Laughing) Tell me what buzz. Opa: First things first, Georgy. How’s…
The Princess answers some questions regarding the latest buzz circulating on the web about her and Pouchon from Djakout Mizik. She also shares updates on the situation with her bandmate Cleona Pierre, amidst rumors of a rift between them. Opa: Hey, Georgy! What’s going on? Georgy: Hi, Opa! I see you’re having a good time, Opa. (laughing) Opa: Me? You’re the one making all the buzz. Georgy: Really? Opa: Really! As if you didn’t know. Georgy: (Laughing) Tell me, what buzz? Opa: First things first, Georgy. How’s Hangout doing? Georgy: We’re doing great! We’re booked back-to-back. We recently toured Paris…