Author Archives: gifrants
La musique de Septan en 2021
La musique de l’Orchestre Septentrional telle que je l’entends en 2021. Men mizik Septan jan mwen tande li an 2021. The music of the Orchestre Septentrional as I hear it in 2021. Atis pa swiv fanatik. Se fanatik ki swiv … [more]
Performance of one my classical music pieces
The Da Ponte String Quartet based in Maine will be playing “Dyalòg”, the second piece listed on my classical music book “Pa Amou”–Because of Love, at a fund raiser for Haiti that will be held in January. I want to … [more]
Release of “To ou Ta” from Batwèl Rada
My dear friend Max Lyncée has released his latest cd. It is definitely one of the best projects of the year. Very inspiring lyrics and amazing arrangements! Congratulations, Brother Max! Kudos to my brother, cool and very talented guitarist Steve … [more]
Publication of “Pa Amou”—Because of Love
Pa Amou or Because of Love in English is my first book of classical music which is a Haitian approach to chamber music or “Chantrèl.” This book contains 14 pieces for a string quartet—12 with the violin and 2 with … [more]
Publication of “Kantik Natif, Volim I”
More than 20 years of hard work! I finally did it. The first music book trying to set Haitian progressions in the world of music! I have picked up 20 traditional songs and wrote one original in order to validate … [more]
Pics from “Maine walks for Haiti”
Hi, everybody, Had a great time in Portland, Maine. Glad that everything turned out OK. The weather did cooperate. That event was a success! Here are a few links: Site of Konbit Sante Konbit Sante on Facebook Pics from Maine … [more]
To the people of Maine
http://www.mainewalksforhaiti.org I want to thank the people of Maine, and most of all, the people of Portland, the latter being the sister city of Cap-Haitien, my hometown, for their effort in contributing the best they can to the aid relief … [more]