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 […]

With multiple locations throughout the tri-state area and a ferocious ad campaign that leaves their logo embedded in our sub-conscience, Solution Management Group has become a very well-known and successful Haitian owned business in the Haitian community. Solution Management Group, Inc., is a full-service tax, mortgage, and real estate firm that specializes in individual and business […]

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 […]

After a long hiatus from the Haitian music business, Daniel Pierre aka Danny P/ Danny Le Beau is back for one night to help Tabou celebrate their anniversary at SOBs this weekend. Before the show this Friday, Opa caught up with Danny and had a little chat with him and for those that are not […]

OpaMusic.com spoke with Nick about the comments made in regard to him leaving Zenglen and if there are indeed any problems in the Zenglen camp. Nicky admits he has been trying to set up a meeting with the band for a month now and the meeting has yet to take place. When I asked what […]

You all were asking for Cleo, men Cleo! With her first single out since joining the band Hangout, read why she decided this was the right move and what should we be expecting from her in the near future. Opa: What is your full name? Cleo: Cleona Pierre Opa: When is your birthday? Cleo: July […]

Four months ago, Konpa direk music lovers and fans everywhere were shocked to learn the news of the departure of K-Dans’ founding member and lead vocalist, Jude Jean. For over a decade, Jean was the face of the band. Konpa Factory, which only has been managing the band for a few months, did not wait […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]