509 is not looking back far as Kenny is concerned. The band held an audition last night. They are looking to replace Kenny and their current member, Stanley who’s also decided to leave the band to pursue his solo career. Kenny, one of the founding member of the band, left to 509 to join Zenglen […]
Krezi Mizik & Djakout Mizik at Club Amazura
The weather spared no mercy, and with the switches in the lineup from Zenglen & Djakout and finally going with Krezi Mizik & Djakout, the promoters still prevailed. The turnout was excellent with an estimated 1800 or more, the crowd well behaved and both bands delivered one of their best performances. First up was Krezi […]
Ralph Delly’s Statement to the Media During Djakout Press Conference
Ralph Delly opened up the press conference by sending a message to all media, especially the Internet ones: “I want the media to try to educate the public, especially those on the Internet, it is your role to analyze the new releases by the band, you have to help guide public opinion. If you follow […]
FILMMAKER SACHA PARISOT WINS INJUNCTION VS MOVIE BOOTLEGGERS IN UNITED STATES
December 27, 2006 – 6:00 PM In front of 1118 Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn stood Richard Urbain, of Venus International in front of the African store named NAFA, the same African store OpaMusic.com reported over a month ago that was making a killing selling Haitian bootleg CDs. when I called Richard to find out […]
Haitian Jazz Fest at SOBs
Every Haitian should be required to do this once in their lives! A beautiful, warm Haitian evening, with incredible music. The setting is Irvin Plaza, in the heart of Manhattan, under the direction of John Altino Papa Jube. Under one roof, gathered some of the best of what Haitian music has to offer: Reginald Policard, […]
King Kino, celebrated his birthday
King Kino, celebrated his birthday with his close friends and fans at a private gathering that took place at “Mixed Notes Café” last in Elmont Long Island. About 175 people took part for that special occasion for the King; among them: Shoubou of Tabou Combo, Kenny of Zenglen, Carlito Coupe, Sexy Frantzy, Bono, Stanley Barbot […]
Kreyol La & Zenglen @ Mangovile Night Club
The evolution of Zenglen is what I would call this night! After hearing from several people that Zenglen tore Boston in half the previous night, One of the party attendees told me it was pure pandemonium in there, I had to go witness for myself what was this uproar all about. I made plans to […]
Krezi Mizik Manager Kidnapped in Haiti
It was with great sadness to report earlier this week Fabiola Dupoux-Leger, former manager of Konpa Kreyol and current manager of Haiti based band Krezi Mizik’s manager was kidnapped on Monday, October 30th in Haiti after leaving a meeting regarding the band. Fabiola who was taken with three other individuals has been released unharmed, however, […]
Album Review Daan Junior
Album Review Daan Junior:: The minute I heard the Rock n’ Roll drumming in the fifteen second intro, my expectations shot right up. The transition to Kompa is pretty smooth. Now, I normally do not care for keyboard solos in our genre, but the forty-five second one here feels like that first sip of that […]
A Conversation with Makarios Cesaire
Makarios welcome on Opa Music. You are known as a composer, song-writer, producer, Arranger, Session Musician. Did we miss anything? What else should we add to the list? No, You did not miss anything. I would probably replace all these titles by one which I think is simpler and also more deserved “I see myself […]
