Coupe Cloue - Haiti Music Video

Jean Gesner Henry (Coupe Cloue) (born 10 May, 1925, died 29 January, 1998), a Haitian musician, is remembered for his multifarious contributions in diverse fields of activities. He was a soccer player (defender at Aigles Noirs Club, Port-au-Prince), singer, bandleader, guitarist and most prominent musician who found much success in his country and West Africa. Jean Gesner Henry and Coupe Cloue defined a distinct style of Kompa Music which he named "Kompa Mamba". He was famous for his hilarious stories, racy monologue replete with bawdy innuendo that became his trademark.

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Coupé Cloué was one of Kompa music's most original performers. A singer and guitarist, he pioneered a genre of Kompas he named Kompa Mamba. He pursued a classical music education and became a member of Ensemble Select.

He preached-sang with risqué references, and rose to global recognition in the late 70s. His enormous popularity earned him the title of King Coupé. He passed away in 1998 of diabetic complications.

Haiti's National Treasure Coupé Cloué

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