WANITO, the Haitian Bob Marley

Juanito, best known with his stage name WANTIO, was born in Jeremie, a city approximately 186 miles southeast of Port-au-Prince. This young talented Haitian artist (born on 21 April, 1988) is often described as the 'Voice of Haiti' and compared with Bob Marley. Bob or Nesta Robert Marley was a Jamaican singer and songwriter (6 February 1945 - 11 May 1981) who own many international fame by performing a series of 'Reggae albums'. 'Reggae' is a music genre developed in Jamaica in the late 1960s.

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WANITO - M BEZWEN YON MENNAJ

WANITO was raised by his mother but moved to Port-au-Prince for continuing his secondary studies. He was very shy initially but had strong determination to shape own dream into reality. In the beginning, he used to perform around his friends, students and family. Upon hearing WANITO's unique voice his peers encouraged him to take part in talent show contests. Although he could not go beyond the preliminary rounds but was never disheartened-- rather his spirit was ignited with zeal.

Wanito - Pra'l Marye

"PeaceTones", a Boston base NGO aims to identify and groom talented musicians from developing countries. They teach the artists how to create, protect and sell their music in the world. This NGO held a competition named "Haiti Sings" (Haiti Chante) on April 2011 in Haiti. WANITO took part and came out as the winner. With this victory he found many breaks. "PeaceTones" helped him to release his first ever solo album in U.S. The album "My Biography" (Biyografi Mwen) was an instant hit. It sold 2500 copies in the first five days.

Blokis Wanito Official Video

WANTIO continues to surprise everybody through his performances. Haitian Parliament awarded him "Star of The Year". He was included in the list of "Top 12 Personalities of the Year 2011," compiled by "Le Nouvelliste" the leading newspaper in Haiti. Two songs "Blokis" and Gadon Rèv" from his recent album "Bezwen Mennaj," released on 2 Sept, 2013, topped many charts within a few days of release. This new single album had 20,000 online views on the first day of release.

Wanito - Gad On Rèv, Official Video

This popular humble young singer, who is a songwriter and composure as well, performs regular shows in front of various crowded arenas. He is on a visiting tour to New York, Boston, Atlanta, Canada and Europe. His second album is scheduled to be released this year end. WANITO believes that everything is possible if you are determined to do it.

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