Music, conventions and techniques
As a composer, I can hear my own compositions the way I personally hear them. I strongly believe that it is a mistake to expect any interpreter or anybody else…
As a composer, I can hear my own compositions the way I personally hear them. I strongly believe that it is a mistake to expect any interpreter or anybody else…
Many of us in the course of our life know someone whose friendship brought us fun and pleasure. In my case, it was a very talented soccer player and guitarist.…
My final destination is my real home. Since it is anchored on the string of eternity, time becomes a negectable constant while spiritual energy keeps nurturing all that exist in…
I have learned that God, our Father, has put some restrictions on Himself because of our existence. Still, creativity offers us, His children, endless possibilities. So it goes in music…
I have listened to their music. I have danced to their music. I have embraced their faith and their belief system. I have not become one of them—I have always…
It is said that every second takes us to a step closer to death. But, for me, every second takes me closer to my world where I will live forever.…
I was not born Catholic, but I grew up being one until I was 14. I endured first hand segregation and racism as a kid going to a Catholic elementary…
I want to thank all of you for your nice comments. However, my system recognizes them as "spam", what makes it impossible to send each and every one of you…
This page has been updated on August 15. 2024 Dieu, mon Père, m’a créé à son image et au barème de sa suprême intelligence. Je ne suis pas de ceux…
Memories of my youth, specially the sweetest ones remain vivid in my mind and move me still when they flash in front of me. When I was 16, I and…
During all those years of playing music, though I speak French fluently, not a single composition in French is to be found on more than a dozen cd’s I have…
I was introduced to Ginou in Hollywood, Florida by my dear friend RC des Ruisseaux. She was the first famous Haitian musician ever to call me “Maestro.” I was shocked.…
Time and space have no beginning and no end. However, we try to measure both of them. From sunrise to sunset, to the distance between the stars, we use markers…
Thanks to Karen Ansara and her husband, Jim Ansara, co-founders of the Boston Foundation, to Laura McConaghy and all the staff of Boston Foundation and the Haiti Fund for their…
On June 18, I performed at the Rockport Opera House, in Maine, at a fundraiser organized by the students of the Searsport District High School French Club to benefit Maine-based…