What Magnum Band represents in the Haitian music

Updated December 31, 2012 5:56 PM

In 1976,two brothers Andre Pasket and Claude Pasket founded the Magnum Band. The two brothers were well known in the Haitian music scene and many people considered them as voices to reckon with as far as the Haitian music was concerned. In fact, Dadou as Andre was also called, was an acknowledged vocalist, guitar player, composer as well as an author while his brother Claude, also known as Tico, was amongst the top drummer and percussionist in Haiti. These unique combinations of talents have made the band popular as it has maintained their style of performance in the region thus gaining much respect in the area. In fact, it is the longest surviving band for the past 30 years.

The two founders of the band have embraced vibrancy of the Konpa Music. This is one of the reasons the band has gained respect among its audiences and lovers of their Konpa music. The band performs their music with great energy that no other band can level their level of vibrancy. In addition, they have mastered the art of performance and playing of the instrumentals such that they easily snatch the attention of their audience.

To ensure the continued vibrancy in their performance as well as survival of the group, the band has diversified the expressiveness thus making it universal. This enables their ever-increasing audience to enjoy their Konpa Music.

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