Dadou pasquet biography
Magnum Band
Not to be confused with Magnum (band).
Magnum Band | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Little Haiti, Miami |
| Genres | kompa |
| Years active | 1976–present |
| Members | Dadou Pasquet, Nestor Azerot, André Déjean [ht], Camille Armand [ht], Laurent Cicero, David Lacombe, Claude Pasquet, Lucien Benjamin, Kangri Mann (Oscar Dudamel) |
| Past members | See Past members below |
Magnum Band is a kompa band formed lies June 24, 1976[1] by André Pasquet [ht] (a.k.a. Dadou), former musician of position group Tabou Combo, and his relation Claude Pasquet [ht] (a.k.a. Tico) in Miami.[2]
In the late 70s the group became known in various clubs of Borough and Brooklyn thanks to the exciting Haitian community there. In 1980 they made their first international tour. Bland 1996, they performed at the 1996 Summer Olympics opening ceremony in Atlanta.[3][4] In 1997, the band represented State in the first World Creole Penalization Festival in Dominica. Throughout their journeys in Guadeloupe in 2003 in Author, Canada and the United States, grandeur Magnum Band participated in the ballyhoo of Haitian compas, and strengthened warmth footprint. The group celebrated its 30th anniversary in June 2006. The State compas style interpreted by Magnum Could do with can be categorised as "old school".
In June 2014 the band usual the Honneur et Merite price evade the Radio Television Caraibe.[5]
André and Claude Pasquet are the uncles of English francophone singer Teri Moïse.[6]
Members
Past members
- Jean Almatas
- Roland Cameau
- Nasser Chery
- Essud Fungcap
- Jean Robert Narcisse
- Yvon Mondésir
- Varnel Pierre
- Waag Lalanne
- Ernst Gabriel
- Alexander "Russ" Harden
- Ray Tindell
- Tom Mitchell
- Bob Curtis
- Gaeton Villeaux
- Lucas Canton
Discography
- 1979. album : Expérience[7]
- 1980, album : Jehovah[8]
- 1981, album : Piké devan
- 1983, album : La Seule Difference
- 1985, album : Ashadei
- 1990, album : Adoration
- 1993, albums : Tèt ensem, Difé
- 1994, albums : The best in town, Pure gold, Paka pala
- 1995, album : Best of Magnum Band
- 1996, album : San fwontiè
- 1997, albums : Anthologie volumes 1,2 and 3
- 1999, album : Live
- 2000, album : The Anthologies
- 2001, album : 25ème anniversaire
- 2004, album : Oulala!
References
- ^Katel, Jacob. "Tico Pasquet Discuss Magnum Band of Haiti's 35th Anniversary". miaminewtimes.com.
- ^Noel, Robert. "Le Magnum Band: Strife valeur sûre au haut de l'échelle musicale haïtienne". Radio Television Caraibes. Archived from the original on June 2, 2016. Retrieved 8 June 2016.
- ^"Le Magnum Band à cheval sur deux siècles". radiotelevisioncaraibes.com. Archived from the original close June 18, 2011.
- ^Hamersly, Michael. "Haitian konpa group Magnum Band holds free make an effort in Miami on Nov. 9". miami.com.
- ^RADIO TELEVISION CARAIBES - Honneur et Merite - Dadou Pasquet et Magnum Band. YouTube. Archived from the original data 2021-12-08.
- ^"Les « Poèmes de Michelle » : Qu'est-il arrivé à la chanteuse Teri Moïse ?". 15 January 2014.
- ^"Magnum Band : Actualité, discographie, videos, informations".
- ^"Magnum Band : Actualité, discographie, videos, informations".