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…
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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…
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…
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…
On Monday night I had the opportunity to witness one of Phantoms’ rehearsal sessions. I got the invite from Jensen but had to think twice since it was a weeknight and I didn’t want to go there and ended up falling asleep. Once I started thinking this would give me the opportunity to see what the band had up their sleeves for the tour, I found the energy and decided to go. On Monday night I had the opportunity to witness one of Phantoms’ rehearsal sessions. I got the invite from Jensen but had to think twice since it was…
King Kino Arrested Outside Brasserie Creole King Kino, the popular Haitian musician, was arrested last night outside the club Brasserie Creole after his regular Friday night performance. The arrest occurred following an altercation with police officers who were issuing parking tickets to cars illegally parked in the area. Witnesses reported that Kino exited the club and confronted the officers, disputing the tickets they were writing. The situation escalated when Kino got into his car, prompting the officers to run a check on his license plates. A sergeant was then called to the scene. Upon the sergeant’s arrival, a brief exchange…
Whispers are swirling around Hangout band members Cleo and Ronald, as insiders close to the duo claim that sparks are flying beyond their musical collaboration. A very reliable source has dished out some juicy details, suggesting that the two have been spending quite a bit of time together outside of their band duties. “When they’re around each other, you can tell something is going on with the two of them,” the source confided, hinting at a budding romance between the pair. However, not everyone is convinced that this romance will sail smoothly. The source added a spicy tidbit, doubting Ronald’s…
Issa El Saieh, the renowned orchestra leader and influential gallery owner, has passed away at the age of 85 in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. He is survived by his two children, Manno and Babette, and three grandchildren, leaving behind a legacy that touched various facets of Haitian culture. Born into a family that originated from Bethlehem and settled in Haiti via New York in the early twentieth century, the El Saiehs were successful entrepreneurs. Issa’s half-brother, Élias Noustas, established Haiti’s first department store, La Belle Créole, setting the stage for the family’s longstanding influence in the country. Issa El Saieh carved out…
March 26, 2005, will be remembered as a sensational night at Marabou Café, where the musical acts HangOut and Zin drew an impressive crowd of approximately 350 people, making the venue feel as though it hosted nearly 900. The atmosphere was electric, albeit sweltering, as the lack of adequate air conditioning turned the space into an inferno, much to the chagrin of the attendees. The evening kicked off around eleven o’clock with HangOut taking the stage. While the band’s overall sound was decent, there was a noticeable issue with the vocals. It became apparent that one voice was missing—a female’s…
Get ready, because Xplicit is about to turn up the heat this summer. The group’s highly anticipated album is nearly complete, and after hearing an exclusive preview, one thing is clear: these young and talented artists are ready to take their place in the HMI spotlight. If you thought you knew Xplicit from a song or two in the past, think again. Their growth is undeniable, and their new single “Come Home” now featured in Cheyna’s Featured Music Section, proves just how far they’ve come. Some of the industry’s most respected and promising musicians have lent their talents to this…