Music
DEA Nabs 'Jimmy Henchman', Informant Seeks $100K for Plea Deal
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- Created on Saturday, June 25, 2011 8:54 PM
NEW YORK, USA - Fugitive hip-hop mogul James Rosemond was apprehended earlier on a federal warrant, accused of running a cocaine ring that trafficked drugs in music equipment cases between Los Angeles and New York. Rosemond was given up by a former friend who seeks a plea deal for more concessions.
Tego Calderon "would love to go to Haiti"
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- Created on Monday, June 20, 2011 12:55 PM
NEW YORK CITY, USA - In a recent interview with the artist behind 'El Abayarde Contraataca", Tego Calderón, ahead of his show in Peru was asked about which country he would like to visit.
The Personality of Singer Louinel Jean
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- Created on Saturday, June 18, 2011 3:09 PM
Louinel Jean is a unique song writer, composer and singer. He uses his guitar to write his songs in which you may hear French, Creole, Jamaican patois, English and Spanish.
Deputé Gracia Delva, Mass Compas New Single 'Nada' [AUDIO]
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- Created on Saturday, June 11, 2011 7:02 PM
DESSALINES, Haiti - Kompa group Mass Compas has released their first single off their new album "Nada".
Wyclef Jean Records Gospel Single with Roro Nelson for Upcoming Album [AUDIO]
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- Created on Friday, June 10, 2011 3:44 PM
CROIX-DES-BOUQUETS, Haiti - Hip-Hop Star Wyclef Jean is going back to his roots with an upcoming gospel album that will combine original and tradition songs and covers.
Jameson "G Bobby Bon Flo" Toussaint, Sept. 8, 1985 - June 1, 2011
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- Created on Wednesday, June 01, 2011 2:43 PM
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti - Rapper Jameson "G Bobby Bon Flo" Toussaint passed away Wednesday morning an announcement from RKM Recordz stated.
"Sak Pasé!" Shama Joseph, Producer Behind, 'Man Down' by Rihanna
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- Created on Wednesday, June 01, 2011 12:40 PM
ATLANTA, USA - Rihanna's new music video "Man Down" premiered worldwide on Tuesday. DH had a chance to speak with the Haitian-American Producer, working with the artist on her new album, Shama Joseph.
Nou Krezi Receives Visas for Travel to the U.S.
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- Created on Wednesday, May 25, 2011 12:26 PM
MIAMI, USA - Nou Krezi, the spin off of Krezi Mizik, former band of Michael Benjamin, was elated to announce that they received their Visas for travel.
Jason Derulo, Songwriter of the Year at Pop Music Awards
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- Created on Monday, May 23, 2011 3:48 PM
BEVERLY HILLS, USA - Jason Derulo, 21, born Jason Desrouleaux, won BMI's pop songwriter of the year at the organization's 59th annual Pop Music Awards.
Jean-Michel Basquiat and His Art Band, Gray
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- Created on Sunday, May 22, 2011 5:52 PM
An article in Gentlemen's Quarterly is looking back at the musical band that famous painter, Jean-Michel Basquiat, used to play in, Gray.
Wyclef and Pras Seed Another Wave of False Rumors
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- Created on Friday, May 13, 2011 7:41 PM
The latest in a series of terribly orchestrated media stunts by Wyclef Jean and Pras Michel was thwarted this afternoon by their former band mate, Lauryn Hill.
Princess Eud: Haitian radio/tv stations lost focus on Haitian music
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- Created on Saturday, May 07, 2011 10:57 AM
In a recent interview, the very beautiful Princess Eud discussed an emerging problem with Haitian internet and radio stations that put Haitian music on the back burner.
Pras: "I put a lot on the line..."
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- Created on Friday, May 06, 2011 10:06 AM
Rapper and music producer Pras, of the legendary Fugees crew, was one of the first major supporters of President-elect Michel Martelly's campaign.
False Rumor: Martelly, Wyclef Head to Suriname
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- Created on Thursday, May 05, 2011 11:04 PM
This story was found to be untrue. It is part of a series of false rumors by Wyclef Jean and Pras Michel.
Cormega, Redman, Dead Prez, M.O.P., Smif n Wessun and Others Record Haiti Track
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- Created on Thursday, May 05, 2011 1:07 PM
Cormega paid a visit to Haiti last June for charity work after the devastating earthquake ravaged the land. He pulled together Redman, General Steele from Smif n Wessun, stic.man from Dead Prez, Lil' Fame from M.O.P. and others to put together a charity track.
Big Band Konpa and Rara in the Spotlight at NOLA Jazz Festival
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- Created on Friday, April 29, 2011 1:43 PM
At last year's New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, international artist from the Dominican Republic, Senegal and Martinique were featured but this year, the spotlight is on Haiti.
Haitian Music Awards | Highlights, Nominees and Winners
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- Created on Monday, April 25, 2011 9:00 PM
Here are the nominees and winners of the Haitian Music Awards at Compas on Broadway.
Alan Cavé Upset over Release of "7.0" Tribute Music Video
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- Created on Monday, April 11, 2011 1:21 PM
MIAMI - Kompa Artist, Alan Cavé, is upset over the release of the music video "7.0" by the HMI Artist United, which had its world premiere late Saturday on Defend Haiti on Facebook. Cavé and Kenny Desmangles of Zenglen, entered into a public altercation on Facebook over the matter of the video's release.
Perfect Timing: The Making of 7.0
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- Created on Saturday, April 09, 2011 9:50 AM
After last year's earthquake many of the world's artist put out their regional, "We Are the World" tracks. Leading Haitian artists came together at about the same time to record their inspirational track for those suffering. With difficulties in personnel and logistics the release came a year later than expected but perhaps this was perfect timing.
Shakira Returns to Haiti, Oversees School Building Project
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- Created on Thursday, March 31, 2011 1:04 PM
International star and singer from Colombia, Shakira, lit up the stage Wednesday night in Santo Domingo to a packed crowd of 50,000 fans. She will interrupt her tour to be in Haiti on Thursday to meet with children and caretakers at a school she began funding last year.
