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Report in French by Journalist Marie-Laure Josselin
This is an interview in French by Marie Laure Josselin of RFI in Montreal, Canada, before the concert produced by the Society for the Diffusion and Research on Haitian Music. Voici un extrait du reportage fait par Marie Laure Josselin, … [more]
Simi Klasiko
Gaëta Records, a Division of Bekeke Entertainment, is proud to announce the birth of Simi Klasiko, under the portfolio of Kantik Publishing Company and its collection of Haitian Classical music written by Gifrants.
Konfyolo
Greetings! “Konfyolo” is the title of the piece I’m posting today. It means “konplo, tripotay” in Creole, “complot” in French and “plot” in English. This piece, one of my compositions to be released in my next book, reveals the “plot” … [more]
Atonal it is
“Enkantasyon” or chanting is one of the most sophisticated genres in Haitian music. Here are its characteristics: 1) Atonal—jumping from key to key. No dominant 7th chord for tension and resolution 2) Strongly based on calls and responses 3) Strong … [more]
Soubreso fatig
It does not sound like Creole, but, folks, it is Creole. While today many Haitians seem to be so proud that one of us has been “immortalized” by his nomination as a member of the Academy of French Language, I … [more]
Summary of my works till 2014
Dieu, mon Père, m’a créé à son image et au barème de sa suprême intelligence. Je ne suis pas de ceux qui se contentent de prouver aux autres ce qu’ils peuvent faire. J’explore simplement et très profondément avec humilité mon … [more]
A piece of classical Rara music
Haitian music, our music, is just damn beautiful! 1. Afro 2. Djuba or Djumba 3. Ibo 4. Kongo 5. Kongo Gonayiv 6. Kontredans 7. Kwazelewit 8. Matinik 9. Mayi 10. Nago 11. Ochan (Anonse) 12. Parigòl 13. Petro Fran 14. … [more]
Mes meilleurs vœux
Sur cette marche cavalière, je vous souhaite tous de bonnes fêtes de fin d’année et mes meilleurs vœux pour le nouvel an. La micro-tonalité ou le micro-ton est rarement utilisé dans la musique de nos jours. Mais, il est l’un … [more]
“Dezagreman”
As a composer/songwriter, I have been writing for more than 40 years. No song or piece has ever fired up my passion for music such as “Dezagreman”. It demonstrates a level of “hearing” for which I want to thank God, … [more]
Gifrants, Unplugged–Ayizan Nan Lapenn
Artists are always moved by their personal experiences and touched by their surroundings. The latest killings of our Haitian brothers and sisters have inspired me this song. I have embraced the faith and belief system of our peasants as well … [more]
The “Natif” logo
Black to identify the essence of our identity. Green for hope and continuum. Long Live “Natif”!
The motto of the “Natif” movement
Let’s go back to our roots in order to dissect and understand them, accept and reflect them with a tamed soul and informed mind without betraying them, so we can reveal the new beings we have become and are proud … [more]
Clips from the “Strings of Hope” concert
The first clip is about my own performance with my band, the second one the execution of “Mizik Demafwa” from my book “Pa Amou/Because of Love, the third one the execution of “Reflèksyon” from my book “Kòman M Tande Flit … [more]
Connecticut Haitian Voice Magazine article
This article written by Marc Mathelier was published on the November issue of Connecticut Haitian Voice Magazine.
My stream on Soundcloud
Here is the link to a few songs whose progressions are based on the “natif” concept. “Aganman, Vlopen We Dela Etan” , just as “Rekonfò Djazi” and “Zeina”,–the last two not listed on this stream, reflect the very dissonant aspect … [more]