Hall Of Fame

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...

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...

Hamilton, NJ — August 28, 2025 - The Haitian music world is in mourning following the passing of Gary Didier Perez, affectionately known as Gary DJ...

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...

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’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.

Magnum Band quickly gained traction in the late 1970s, performing in various clubs across Queens and Brooklyn, New York, catering to the substantial Haitian diaspora.

Rigaud Duverné 1958 – 1987Haitian Gospel - Rigaud Duverne was born on August 29, 1958. In his brief yet profound life, he carved out...

The 1970s marked a period of unprecedented success for Haitian music as Kompa solidified its presence across the Caribbean and beyond