Haiti Music Video

Haitian-African folk singer, Altiery Dorival, is known as a twoubadou (troubadour) musician. He sings in a raspy tenor voice, accompanying himself on Haitian banjo, similar to the American banjo.

Dorival's image is as a man of the people, singing about the lives of Haiti's poor masses, living their lives of grinding poverty with grace and an unsinkable spirit. But he can also play the role of bon vivant, decked out in a white suit and Panama hat.

The twoubadou tradition, in which Altiery Dorival sings and plays, has existed in Haiti for over half a century. Brought to Haiti's shores from Cuba at the start of the 20th century, Haitians soon claimed the music as its own. Twoubadou music expresses the bitter sweetness of peasant life, rife with earthy and risqué themes. Twoubadou singers, such as Dorival, have been and still are the voice of the people.

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Altiery Dorival is a popular Haitian musician playing twoubadou music. He is well known for his unique kompa style and amazing banjo plucking sound. Listening to his songs can give anyone a feel and atmosphere of the Caribbean and French antillian tropics. The winter is the best season to sound trip to Dorival's songs as it can surely help you battle the cold.

Among his popular hits are Si'm Fe Ou Bagay, Tete Your Pa Manye Couer Moin, Caresse Moin, Ce Li Roi, Jacqueline, Toute Fem Ce Ter Heritie, Sauciss, Mesdames Yo Ce Lamp, and Kele Keke. Many Haitians know Dorival as he's been a part of the Haiti folk music history, along with other twoubadou artists such as Ti Paris, Toto Necessite, and Rodrigue Millien.

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Altiery Dorival is one of the talented musicians of all times. He hails from Haiti and I his unique style of music coupled with his strong vocals invoke new interest into his otherwise old songs among the Haitians. In fact, he highly talented to the extent that his music remains hits long after many years of being neglected by the younger generation. In fact, the older generation finds pleasure and pleasure in listening to his kind of music. His songs have received great and renewed interest by all generation in the recent years of 1990. What is the secret behind this interest?

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Anderson Cameau is an American-Haitian musician. He discovered his talent at the age 12 years after finishing secondary classes at Lycee Petion. He joined a group named Angelic Symphony which was part of National Orchestra of Haiti. His passion for music developed day by day, making him to be among eight musicians who were recognized for advancing and promoting Haitian art and culture. Anderson Cameau was honored on 11th June 2012 by Miami-Dade County Commissioner Jean Monestime. Being recognized as an American -Haitian musician will privilege him to attend Recreation and cultural affair committee meeting.

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Anderson Cameau is a renowned Haitian musician. His musical styles are accessible to the general public and disseminated by the mass media. Anderson Cameau used to play with legendary band Skah-Shah and is now with Apocalypse 2000 which is one of the top bands of this genre.

Being well-versed to music composition and theory, Anderson Cameau has better knowledge of melodies, structure and other techniques used in developing successful compositions. He has written his songs in a variety of styles which gives him a higher potential for more work and expansion of his music.

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Princes Anna Pierre is an accomplished public educationalist that has helped change many lives through her public health education programs dabbed Public Service Announcements, PSAs. Through use of public Radio and appearance in many concerts as well as public performances, Anna Pierre has managed to pass her message on HIV/Aids to many people. This is the case because her PSA program is aired on Radio, which is recorded in various languages including French, Spanish, English and Creole.

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Health care is one of Haiti's biggest problems as most Haitian are not able to afford proper health services and medications they need. That is why Haitian entertainer and health expert has made it a lifetime mission to provide proper health care services to her fellowmen and American.

Pierre was born and grew up in the city of Cap-Haitien in Haiti but migrated to Florida where she has been permanently residing ever since. She then studied at the Miami Dade Community College and became a registered nurse in 1987. While working at the Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, she was exposed to the health problems brought about by the lack of proper health education of many patients. Pierre then acquired her Master's Degree in Public at Florida International University where she was inspired in helping out communities in avoiding diseases.

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He is one of the Haitian artists that over the years have achieved a great deal of achievements. Arly Lariviere has recorded many songs most of which have had him in the many top lists that are all over the entire world. He is thus considered one of the well doing artists from Haiti and as such a very highly regarded person in the country.

Arly Lariviere currently resides in the US though he was born and raised in Haiti where he also grew up to learn and develop an interest in music. Arly started singing at a very tender age and has since then been recording great hits that have been well received all over the world. He also has had a great career as a recording artist where he has been able to achieve a great deal of achievements.

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Beethova Obas was known as the famous musician of the Haiti. At the beginning of the nineties, he was first appeared on the famous musical scene. He was awarded as the inspired and most talented singer and the song writer of his generation. Beethova Obas had forged, sensuous melodies and painful lyrics.

The famous musician was born in the year 1964. He was the son of painter Charles Obas; he was the youngest of five children. He first appeared in the presidential place then he disappeared. Later he appeared with his appealing songs to amuse the people of Haiti.

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Musician Beethova Obas was born in Haiti in 1964, son of Haitian artist, Charles Obas. The youngest sibling in his family, he grew up under the terror regime of François Duvalier and his death squad, Ton Ton Macoutes. The death squad threatened citizens, who dared criticize Duvalier policies. Often mysterious disappearances occurred, in which a member of the community was never seen again. Beethova's father was such a victim, last seen protesting near Port-au-Prince's presidential house.

Beethova continued his father's legacy as a musician and social activist. He became a self-taught musician, learning the craft on his father's instruments. Immersing himself in Haitian music, he also developed an ardent interest in jazz.

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