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The Singer & Keyboardist "Sweet Micky"

July 25, 2014 7:54 PM

The Haitian President Michel Joseph Martelly is the son of a middle class petroleum plant supervisor who taught himself to play piano by ear. In his earlier part of life, for various reasons, Martelly, popularly known as Sweet Micky, has moved many times between Haiti and United States. When he returned home in 1987, he was an expert singer and keyboard player specializing in a particular Haitian music style "Compas". With his flamboyant stage personality and musical talent he became a popular musician, nicknamed "Sweet Micky" and quickly established himself as a star in Haiti.

Watch the Video: Sweet Micky - in the song Haïti (live)

His most celebrated hit is "Pa Manyen" (Don't Touch) which was repeatedly added to his various subsequent compilation albums. 'Pa Manyen' was originally an adaptation of "Angola", composed by the famous composer and artist Ramiro Mendes from the Mendes Brothers. Michel Martelly, Sweet Micky, gained lot of fame for his unusual performance which often included sharp-tongued political commentary in his songs or shedding of clothes onstage. His outlandish performance style had often ignited controversy in the Haitian communities. He was a musician and club owner in Haiti between late 1980s and early 1990s.

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