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J.Philippe, a Raptress on the Rise: An Interview
J.Philippe, a Raptress on the Rise: An Interview
Category Interviews
Haiti’s Rocker Yohann Doré: The Interview
Ayiti Men Rock, is the culmination of rocker Yohann Doré’s childhood love affair with rock. A love affair that had obstacles and thorns in its path, no doubt since Haiti’s official musical genre is konpa. But at this point, the…
Jazz Giant Alix “Buyu” Ambroise Jr., on His Life, Career and the Haitian Influence on American Music
The legendary Alix “Buyu” Ambroise Jr’s journey has been different to say the least. It took him from Port-au-Prince, Haiti—where he was born into one of Haiti’s aristocratic families—to Africa, and then New York, where he currently resides. During Ambroise’s…
Interview: Garcelle Beauvais on Dating Haitian Men, Black Men, and Passing on Haitian Culture
Garcelle Beauvais is the pride of the Haitian community, not because she’s an actress in Hollywood who happens to be Haitian, but because she’s a staple in Hollywood, who is perceived as clinging to Haitian values, even though she’s lived…
Master of The Kitchen: Behind Dimitri Lilavois’ Journey As A Chef
If Dimitri Lilavois were to be held hostage in a particular space in a home, and was given a choice by his captors, he would most likely choose the kitchen. Born and raised in Haiti, Lilavois holds a B.S. in…
Starting a Restaurant Business in Haiti: The Lawyer-Turned-Entrepreneur Behind Myabèl Tells How She Did It
Myabèl Cocktail Bar and Restaurant sits in a little city in Haiti called Croix-des-Bouquets. Co-owned by the attorney Regine Theodat, the eatery is concrete evidence that Haiti is open to entrepreneurship ventures brought about by the US-born seeds of the…
An Interview With Singer-Songwriter Sabine Francoeur
Sabine Francoeur is hard at work on a solo debut album that will no doubt earn her a throng of fans. But, just who is Sabine Francoeur? What is her style like, and what should one expect from this artist?…
Rapper Abojah Da Godman On Haitian Hip-Hop’s Responsibility Towards Youths + What Makes A Rapper Great
Abojah Da Godman is a hip-hop artist whose base is primarily Haiti (he goes back and forth between Miami and Port-au-Prince). With a patch on his left-eye, he looks almost pirate-like, but he doesn’t make anyone walk the plank. Hip-hop…
Ralph Boncy On His Contributions to Haitian Pop Music (Part 1)
If you’re a pop music aficionado, the names of and songwriter-producers that have made an impact in that arena, can probably roll of your tongue quite easily: Lamont and Dozier, Babyface, Rodney Jerkins, David Foster, Nile Rodgers, Quincy Jones, Michael…
With a Song In His Heart: An Interview With Singer Jovans Lorquet
Jovans Lorquet has a mesmerizing voice. It’s so soulful, you’d swear he’s done vocal internships with some of the best lead singers from the most successful 1990s and early 2000s R&B groups. “Mwen Bezwen’w” [I Need You], a ballad duet…