Tonton Macoute - Haiti Music Video

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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