Marco of Barikad Crew made what some may have thought to be a peaceful gesture when he showed up at ROCKFAM LAME-A’s 5th-anniversary party this past week and got on stage with the rival group and started to jam. It looked like peace and unity might not be too far away between the two groups, however, […]
Roberto Martino hit by glass during performance
Most of you are aware of the situation which transpired on Saturday, September 12, 2009, at the Ramada Hotel in Sunny Isles. Those of you who are not aware, a Cocktail glass was thrown on the stage as T-Vice was finishing up their set and hit Roberto on the head. Immediately 911 were dispatched, the […]
Nu Look involved in two car accident in Haiti.
As previously reported on Opa by a member, some of Nu Look’s members were involved in a car accident in Haiti a few days ago where a 2-year-old boy was killed while crossing the street by the car carrying Nu Look’s members Arly Lariviere, Ralph Conde and a few other. After this devastating incident the band […]
Q&A Session With Ralph Condé
Q:When did you start playing the guitar? A: I started playing the guitar when I was 6 years old. Q:Who are/were some of your first influences in music? A: I used to listen to different types of music, like, Rock and Roll, Blues and Smooth Jazz, and of course Compas. Dadou Pasquet is one of […]
What can save Zin’s ship now?
With former member Georgy Métellus performing on the Compas Festival stage with them in Miami, Zin has deliverer one of the best performances we’ve seen from them since the new millennium and also one of the historical acts to ever take in that festival’s 11 year history. After the impressive show, fans and critiques alike […]
Barikad Crew is bringing their Creole Hip-Hop to Miami.
For the first time ever, Barikad Crew is bringing their Creole Hip-Hop to Miami. They are ready to expose their new audience to their socially conscious lyrics, thought-provoking concepts, and infectious beats. After bringing their rap to New York City and extensively touring their home country of Haiti, Barikad Crew is ready to explore the […]
Gabel signs corporate endorsement contract.
First, Gabel would like to thank the media, the fans and the public as a whole for their support to the band and especially to the last album: “Jenou sou Jenou”. As we are getting into the summer, Gabel would like to take the opportunity to inform the public on the band’s status, upcoming projects, and […]
Haitian Heritage Month.
Each year Haitians in the Tri-State area gather on Nostrand Ave to celebrate Haitian Flag Day and Culture with music, parade and lots of fun. The parade kicks off at 1pm on Toussaint L’Ouverture Blvd, a.k.a. Nostrand Ave. Leading the parade was the “Evangelical Church” members who march down Nostrand Avenue singing gospel Konpa with […]
ROCKFAM no longer in KREYOLFEST 2009 line up.
KREYOLFEST is only a month away and the preparations are in full swing. However there is one change in the line up that The Haitian Times – the festival’s organizers- would like to announce. The line up which previously included the following bands; Do-la, Model Kompa, Kreyol La, CaRiMi, Nu Look, Djakout Mizik, Barikad Crew, […]
Compas Festival 2009 Official Opa Music Review.
On Saturday May 16, 2009, the 11th Annual Compas Festival took place in Bicentennial Park in Downtown, Miami. with a line up that included the majority of the bands are currently labeled “the hottest in the Haitian Music Industry”. Unlike previous years, the festival’s line up was made up of more than 15 bands, something […]
