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A shockwave is tearing through the Haitian music community and the diaspora. Dadou Pasquet, one of the eminent Haitian guitarists and composers, a pillar of the modern music scene, has passed away. This announcement follows a serious illness about which his family had briefly informed the public, calling for respect and discretion. The news, confirmed by sources close to the family, brings a tragic end to the concern that had lingered […]

Pras Michel of the Fugees was sentenced to 14 years in prison on November 21, 2025, for a case involving illegal campaign donations and other charges. He was convicted of using illegally obtained money to influence the 2012 Obama campaign and for other federal crimes, such as money laundering and witness tampering. 

Discover the official documentary, "The Loudest Silence". It is an intimate and powerful story tracing Carlo Vieux's exceptional journey from his beginnings to global fame with Carimi.   *** Click on the link to watch:  https://youtu.be/P09riGQHZ8c?si=ZjnRlBqUnjjGqw7D  

Haitian band Zafem, led by guitarist and producer Dener Ceide and singer Reginald Cangé, has been hit with a major legal blow in the United States. A New York district court has ruled that the rights to the name “Zafem” belong to Haitian entrepreneurs Wiss and Marie Joseph, founders of “Zafem World Entertainment.” The pair, who trademarked the name in 2021, filed a lawsuit on September 18, 2024, accusing Ceide’s […]

Carlo Vieux, the legendary co-founder of CaRiMi, makes his grand return to the public eye after nearly a decade of silence.  Discover the official trailer for his documentary, “The Loudest Silence,” which will be released on November 14, 2025.  It is an intimate and powerful story tracing his exceptional journey from his beginnings to global fame with CaRiMi, from the painful breakup of the band to his years of withdrawal, […]

The Caribbean Music Awards 2025, a celebration of the vibrant voices of the Caribbean, has revealed its Konpa Artist of the year. This year's nominees showcased an extraordinary line-up of talent including Joe Dwet File, Kai, Klass, Nulook, Oswald, T-Vice and Rutshelle Guillaume. Congratulations to Rutshelle Guillaume for winning the conveted title of Konpa Artist of the Year 2025. Her captivating performances and undeniable passion for Konpa music have earned […]

The Haitian band CaRiMi received the Legacy Award at the 2025 Caribbean Music Awareds, which aired on BET on Friday, September 12, 2025. The award recognized the group's significant influence on the evolution of  Konpa music and its role in elevating Haitian music globally. 

Gary Didier Perez, the music icon, who helped launch Zenglen into prominence before he went on to form the band Ozone passed away today around noon while on life support. He was 59. Perez had been battling complications from diabetes and chronic kidney failure for many years, enduring dialysis, the amputation of a leg, an in October 2023, open-heart surgery. In recent months, he was under hospice care as his […]

Joé Dwèt Filé is launching a USA tour in 2025, with initial confirmed dates in Boston 11/27/25, New York 11/28/25 and Miami 11/29/25.  The artist announced the "full band concert experience" for fans on the East Coast, and more information and pre-sale opportunities can be found by subscribing to joedwetfileusa.com. Watch the video-promo below!