Jean Gesner Henry - 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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