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“Strings of Hope” concert at Center for Arts at the Armory on April 28, sponsored by the Haitian Artists Assembly of Massachusetts, The Boston Foundation in collaboration with Brockton Arts and Bekeke Entertainment.

There are times when I’m listening to my works and I’m thinking about Haiti, my country and Motherland, I cannot just stopping shaking my head and smiling. At the same time, I can hear the loud voices of those who … [more]

I want to thank the Estate of Manbo Estelle B. Manuel for giving me the permission to use two of their fabulous designs of “vèvè” as the latest covers for my latest releases. Ayibobo!

It is the latest of my innovations in Haitian music. Please, click on the pictures below–they are self-explanatory.

La valeur d’un homme ne s’estime pas seulement par ses bonnes actions pour le bien d’autrui, mais encore plus par le sacrifice de sa vie pour autrui. The value of a man equates not only his good deeds for his … [more]

Mizkla–Mizik Klasik Ayisyen or in English “Haitian Classical Music”. I’m still enjoying exploring our music in every genre. This book, my fourth one, contains 4 original pieces which I wrote for a philharmonic orchestra. Please, feel free to contact me … [more]

I’m back to the studio again—two more songs to my repertoire. As usual, I’m very excited about it. The “natif” concept is “in effervescence.” After all those years of research, trials and tribulations, though most people never heard of me … [more]

We added the “LYRICS” page to our site. I have to let everybody know that 98 percent of my songs are written in Creole. I’m very excited about it. Well before the Creole was accepted as an official language in … [more]

I have published 3 books so far: Kantik Natif, Volim I–Natif is a concept based on the movement of the “vaksin”, a wind instrument made with bamboo, played in Rara music, as an attempt to come up with authentic progressions … [more]

Yeap! My latest single is out and available online at www.cdbaby.com/gifrants9 Gifrants, lead vocals and rhythm guitar; Steve Desrosiers, lead guitar; Daniel Day, bass; Michael Williams Wright, harmonica and Akili Jamal Haynes, percussion. Check it out!

I just received the first copy of my latest book. It’s my second one on the “Chantrèl” genre which is a Haitian approach to chamber music. “How I hear the flute” is the litteral translation in English. For more info, … [more]

I just recorded the vocal and guitar tracks of my next single: “Mwen Danmou Yon Nègès Anvoute”. It should be out soon! Peace!

I’m done writing the 14 pieces of my next book “Kòman m Tande Flit la”–How I hear the flute”. Now, it is revision time. Book should be out in November! Exploring Haitian music still and proud of it!

Here is the link of the DaPonte String Quartet playing “Dyalog,” one of my pieces from my first book on “Chantrèl”–Pa Amou (Because of Love). http://vimeo.com/37434854 Enjoy!

This is one of my most interesting projects. It is also my second book on “Chantrèl”, a Haitian approach to chamber music. Those pieces are written for a quartet-flute, violin, viola and cello. Almost done! Feeling good about it! Peace!