Today many Haitian music fans woke up to news that Carimi band member Mickael Guirand, has chosen to go on “pause”. In a statement circulated all over the internet, the singer thanked fans for their patronage, and informed them that he’s taking a “break”. Speculation has been running rampant as to what “break” could mean. Hopeful fans are hoping that the “break” isn’t permanent, but will be short of duration, so that the singer can take care of whatever issue has lead to his decision. According to the band’s Facebook page, Carimi is set to perform for the Haitian Association at Rutgers University with DJ OK this upcoming Sunday. That concert still stands, and has not been cancelled, according to information available on the band’s social media pages.

The news of Guirand was especially mind-boggling to some, because the group seemed to be in a jubilant state. Posts celebrating the band’s 14th year of existence were frequent. The band members recently performed at Miami’s Moca Café, and footage shared with fans showed band members bouncing on the stage full of energy.

By all accounts, the band was alive and kicking. Earlier this year, the Carimi boys released their video for their song “Baby I Miss You”. A few months ago, the band released a video, featuring X-Man, a reggae artist from the French Antilles. Less than three months ago, fans were treated to a live album entitled Kite m Cho.

There is a beginning and end to everything, but fourteen years can’t be thrown away just like that. Can it? Let Mr. Guirand take all the time that he needs to mentally, physically and spiritually replenish, and take care of his internal business—whatever that may be—and once that has been properly managed—let him return to his band.

Meanwhile, Carimi is a business. Fans are sharing their thoughts on Twitter as to whom should fill in during the singer’s absence. Names from Emmery of Karizma to Mikaben and others are being thrown around.

But back to that singer…Fourteen years…that’s like from first grade to like high school, plus four semesters in college. This is something that shouldn’t be taken too lightly. There is a question of legacy here.

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Earlier today, the group Carimi announced that lead singer Mickael Guirand, who announced that he was taking a break from the band earlier this month, is rejoining the band. A message on the band’s Instagram page stated:

“The fans asked for it and we delivered. Many know that recently Mickael Guirand took a short pause from traveling and performing with the group. The outpour of love and concern from the fans was such a blessing and today we are proud to announce the return of Mickael back to where he belongs.”

The message went on to say that Guirand will be performing with the other members for the rest of the shows scheduled for December.

The band also took the time to express its gratitude to singer Mikaben, who was holding down the fort while Mickael Guirand went on the short sabbatical.

Hope the lead singer got all the time that he needed, and that whatever issues that led to his “pause” in the first place are under control, if not fully resolved. Moving forward, it’s essential that he continues to take good care of himself physically, mentally, and of course, spiritually.

I’m thinking that this band could have made a much bigger splash with the comeback…First, know that he’s coming back, and keep it on the down low…You know, get all commercial and stuff…The Return of Mickael Guirand, or something along the lines of…”Performing for the first time since his untimely departure…” But hey, his fans were pounding for his return…and couldn’t wait.

The fans of this band must be rejoicing left and right. Welcome back, dude.

According to the band’s social media, their next performance is set to take place in Paris on December 26th and 27th. They will be back in the USA afterwards, with a New Year’s Eve performance in New York. The first and second of 2016 will find them performing two dates in the Palm Beach-Miami area.

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