After Ralph Delly sat in a Miami court room for hours waiting for Alan Cave to show up, the judge presiding over the case, decided to issue another letter for Alan to appear to court, if Mr. Cave does not appear this time he warn that he will issue a bench warrant for the arrest […]
Celebrity Spotlight: Fabrice Rouzier
Fabrice Rouzier, pianist, producer, and entrepreneur has enjoyed a successful music career that has spanned over two decades. His journey within the Haitian music industry is filled with rich artistic milestones. Over the course of his career, Fabrice has recorded and collaborated on over 300 albums. In the mid 80’s and early 90’s, he greatly influenced […]
Interview: Richard Morse, manager of Haiti’s most famous hotel, Oloffson and Founder of Ram
Ram was formed in Port-au-Prince, Haiti in the summer of 1990. Richard Morse, an American-born, third generation Haitian performer, founded the band by blending his western musical background with the pulsing rhythms of Haitian folkloric traditions. The rhythms and melodies are a testament to Haiti’s African Heritage, further expanded due to intermingling with the native […]
Hangout Termination letter to Georgy
On October 4, 2005, the Konpa music industry was shocked to hear Princess Georgy of the band Hangout was terminated from the band. According to sources close to the band, the decision was made after the majority of the band voted for her to leave during a meeting she failed to assist. Her dismissal came […]
Geronimo and Doff Chancy accused of bootlegging
Before I continue, let it be known, it’s a slow news week, therefore, i’m willing to entertain this mess. And also let me highlight this to the ladies of the Haitian music industry; please hold your heads up high and give yourselves a few pats on the back for what you are about to read is […]
The former lead singer of Top Vice speaks out
The former lead singer of Top Vice, Freddy is going to venture on with the name Top Vice. In an attempt to regain the notable status of the former group, he joined forces with the renown, Tuco Bouzi, former drums player of Dixie Band. During a recent interview with Sony Belanfom, Freddy explained the reason […]
Fos Baron Festival 2005
FOS BARON FESTIVAL 2005, was the place to be this pre-Labor Day. The festival was very well attended and although the time was altered, they still manage to push and shove so all of the bands that were there could get a chance to play. TWO BANDS THAT WERE NO SHOWS were Nu Look and […]
Interview with Zin’s New Comer, Sandra Joseph
She’s the new kid on Zin’s block, making her debut in April 2005. Opa got a chance to talk to her and find out how she’s doing and how is she coping with her new band members. Opa: Hello, Sandra. Opa Would like to welcome you and also thank you for the opportunity to sit […]
Opa Interview With The West Indian Day Parade Rep
After an article was posted in the Daily News stating Haitians and Jamaicans would be banned on the parkway this year because they don’t follow the dress code, Opa reached out to the West Indian American Day Carnival Association’s reps, Ms. Jean Alexander, board member and director of marketing on the committee to get a […]
WIADCC Place Ban on Haitians at Labor Day Parade
Sharing the Caribbean Sea with many other Islands doesn’t automatically make you happy neighbors. Fearful of Haitian’s enormous participation for the past four years at the West Indians Carnival, has forced the WIADCC to come up with a last-minute rule to keep Haitians off the Parkway this year. Upon arriving at their tiny office on […]
