Right on time, I have released my new haitian carnival mix with a focus on hiphop and dancehall infused carnival anthems.
Continue ReadingMarflix – Riddims Tropicale #37: Kompa Gouyad Edition
New edition of Riddims Tropicale: #37 Kompa Gouyad Special
Continue ReadingBag of Carnival Songs for 2013 – not from Trinidad
Beside the huge Trinidad Carnival, many countries in the Caribbean are celebration at the moment. Let’s listen to some tunes.
Continue ReadingBreetany – Je t’aime ou je te hais
For all the Zouk lovers out there. “Je t’aime ou je te hais” by Haitian artist Breetany or Britannie was released on the compilation “Frekans Zouk” and comes with a beautifully shot video.
Continue ReadingMr. OK – Men Mwen EP
For the global dancefloor: “Men Mwen”, debut EP by Canadian-Haitian Mr. OK, out on Masalacism.
Continue ReadingMoloch Tropical – Haiti at the Berlinale
As so often in history it needs a natural catastrophe to draw public attention to a human catastrophe already going on for many years.
Continue ReadingWyclef feat. Mavado – Hold on be strong
New tribute song for Haiti by Wyclef Jean (the man behind Yele) and the Jamaican dancehall singer Mavado. There is an official video, but unfortunatly it is not available in Germany (USA only?). But if you use the search, you’ll easily find a copy of it.
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