Haiti Music Video

We have just received the new 2013 Kanaval of the group Djakout #1. the title is "Kite Koken" Kanaval 2013 . You are among the first to year it. The 2013 National carnival in Cap-Haitian is going to be hot. The days are getting closer and closer. Before you know it, it will be Kanaval in Jacmel, in less than two weeks and the big one, National Kanaval in cap-Haitian

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For Jacmel, the seaside city is getting ready for celebrants to meander through the streets dressed up in colorful paper-mache outfits. In the meantime, the city od cap-Haitian selected as Carnival's host this year, has committed all his department's resources to ensure the event is successful.

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This year, it is the turn of the city of Cap-Haitian to host the biggest event of the year in Haiti. Haiti Kanaval 2013 is here and Cap-Haitian is getting ready.

Since the beginning of the government of Michel Martelly, Haiti National Carnival has been held in a different department every year. After the city of Cayes in 2012, it is the time for the second Haitian city. This is the time for the "Capois" to show all the beautiful sites they have with the Citadelle Laferriere as a "most see" for anyone who has never been there.

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As you know, this year, the Kanaval in Haiti will take place in Cap-Haitian. We have some of the best music Carnival and would like for you to listen to them all and make your own judgement. More than ten Kanaval songs have been released so far and we have them all.

Here are the best three Kanaval so far. They are:

Nou pap ka Mate Li - Kanpech -kanaval 2013

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Is this true? Athough I have some doubts about this, but for many this is true to the. That in fact that King Kessy is in deed the king of Haitian Carnival. Just imagine Haitian Carnival without the participation of King Kessy from the Haitian music band Koujay. Let's the credit be given to someone who deserves it.

Anyway, you don't have to take my words for it to understand how Kessy is respected in the area of Haitian Music Rasin or Carnival. The following are some of the statements retrieved on his behalf:

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This is the Video Presentation of the gala in the dominican Republic where Haitian President Michel "Sweet Micky" Martelly was the guest singer at a performance by Julio Iglesias.

This took place on December 28, 2012. Sweet Micky had a chance return to the stage, leaving the presidency on the side. He returned on stage for a good cause.The proceeds for this concert in the Dominican Republic is expected to go to Michel and Sophia Martelly's Rose et Blanc Foundation.

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Gypsies de Petion Ville was founded in 1972 by two well-known musicians, Robert Martino and Pierrot Al Khal. These two were best known in playing Konpa music due to their unique talents coupled with creativity. In fact, Robert Martino started playing guitar and went public with his music, when he was about 16 years of age. He performed in various bands before creating one of its own bands, Gypsies de Petion Ville. However, he did not stop at that. He created more bands as time went by and as he met other talented persons in the music industry.

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The Mini-Jazz movement, which originated in the Port-au-Prince neighborhoods of Haiti, like Petionville, was a natural outgrowth of Haiti's pop dance music, Konpa. Or Compas, Compa, Kompa, depending on which spelling you prefer. The Mini-Jazz movement took off during the mid- to late sixties. Neighborhood Mini-Jazz bands sprouted like mushrooms, and a nexus of them both collaborated and competed with one another. Among the up-and-coming Mini-Jazz groups was Les Fantaisistes de Carrefour. Translated it means The Fantastics of Carrefour.

Les Fantaisistes de Carrefour produced a classic style of Mini-Jazz-influenced Konpa music. But they distinguished themselves through their unique style of drumming. Drummers of bands like Les Ambassadeurs or Les Shleu Shleu developed their own kind of patterning, and Les Fantaisistes de Carrefour's drummer was no exception. The manner in which Les Fantaisistes de Carrefour's drummer laid down the beat grounded the musicians, making them a musically tighter unit. In turn, Les Fantaisistes de Carrefour's tight playing allowed the sax player to weave sinewy melodic lines without losing the beat.

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Les Fantaisistes de Carrefour is a famous music band of Haiti. Recently they have given there live performance at Hillside Banquet with the other famous band TROPICANA. TROPICANA was there to celebrate its 45th anniversary. Both the popular name in the music had left no stone unturned to make people dance whole night. Les Fantaisistes de Carrefour rocked the night with its amazing 1960s sounds. Vocals of band's legendary singer Beni added class and fun to the atmosphere. The event celebrated at 6th December's night once again proved that when it comes to Haitian music and party night Les Fantaisistes de Carrefour always rocks.

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Joe Jacques, a teacher, a musician, a singer, a lyricist, an accordionist and also a keyboard player was born in Gonaives on 25th may, 1936. We know very little about his childhood or early days of struggle all we know about him is that he was a blind at birth and he has never seen sunshine entire his life.

It is said that St-Vincent was the first institution that he joined in Port-Au-Prince for studies. When Joe was at the nineteenth year of his age, he took admission in Perkins School Boston, Massachusetts. Perkins was a special school for blinds; Joe Jacques studied there for four years and then came back to his loved land Haiti where he served as an English teacher for 11 years.

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Joe Jacques, a multi-talented musician, began life in Gonaïves, born on May 25, 1936. He completed his education in Port-au-Prince, studied in the U.S., and received his teaching certificate in 1954. Upon returning to Haiti, he taught English for 11 years.

He discovered his calling as a musician at age 36 and studied to become an accomplished musician. He portrays themes of isolation, distress, past mistakes, and inner visions that have long permeated his soulful music. His style resembles the Delta Blues, and its simplicity touches and inspires listeners. He connects with the listener on a deep, emotional plane and draws them into his world, both emotionally and physically dark. Joe Jacques has been blind from birth.

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