Dadou Pasquet: A Titan of Haitian Music Died This Morning
Legendary singer, guitarist, songwriter, and co-founder of Magnum Band passes away peacefullyHMI Hall Of Fame - Haiti and the global Haitian diaspora are mourning...
Legendary Haitian Sound Engineer Bobby Denis Has Passed Away
Port-Au-Prince, Haiti - Haiti’s artistic community is mourning the loss of Robert “Bobby” Denis, the legendary sound engineer, producer, arranger, and cultural visionary whose genius...
Joe Damas Inducted into The HMI Magazine Hall of Fame
Radio - The HMI Magazine Hall of Fame proudly welcomes Joseph “Joe” Damas, affectionately known as Joe Dams, for his extraordinary contribution to Haitian culture as...
Gary Didier Perez Has Passed Away: A Voice That Defined Generations
Hamilton, NJ — August 28, 2025 - The Haitian music world is in mourning following the passing of Gary Didier Perez, affectionately known as Gary DJ...
Toto Bissainthe: A Champion of Haitian Culture and Identity
Toto Bissainthe: A Life of Passion, Resilience, and Haitian Artistry (
1934–1994)
Compas Direct: A Genre that Defines Haitian Musical Identity
Celebrating a Legacy That Still Moves the NationAs The HMI Magazine proudly commemorates the 70th anniversary of Compas Direct, we honor not just the birth of a...
Tabou Combo: The Global Ambassadors of Haitian Music
Reasoning Analysis: Why The HMI Magazine Inducted Tabou Combo into the Hall of Fame. Tabou Combo represents the best of Haitian artistry—a band that refuses to be confined by borders, bringing the spirit of Haiti to the world through rhythm, melody, and passion.
Robert Martino: The Guitar Virtuoso Who Revolutionized Haitian Music
Robert Martino’s contributions to Haitian music are immeasurable. As a guitar virtuoso, band leader, and innovator, he helped shape the sound of mini-jazz and compas, pushing the genre to new artistic heights.
Remembering Rigaud Duverne: A Giant of Haitian Gospel Music
Rigaud Duverné 1958 – 1987Haitian Gospel - Rigaud Duverne was born on August 29, 1958. In his brief yet profound life, he carved out...
Haitian Influence and the Rise of Kompa: Reshaping Caribbean Music
The 1970s marked a period of unprecedented success for Haitian music as Kompa solidified its presence across the Caribbean and beyond
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Djakout #1’s Return Is Shadowed by Familiar Questions of Trust and Control
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Haiti Literature - Haitian literature has reached a powerful...
Alan Cavé Returns With Two New Singles and a Tour
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Phelicia Dell: Redefining Fashion as Cultural Legacy
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