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Coupé Cloué, the king of Haitian music.
Coupé Cloué, the king of Haitian music.
Coupé Cloué, the king of Haitian music.
  • July 15, 2024
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Coupé Cloué, the king of Haitian music.

Coupé Cloué, whose real name is Jean Gesner Henry, is a genius of Haitian music, both singer and musician, his mark in the musical pantheon of Haïti is alongside the most prestigious names, such as Nemours Jean-Baptiste, Robert Sico et al.

The first steps of the legend

The King Coupe was born in Léogâne (in the city of Anacaona), on May 4, 1925, he died on January 29, 1998 in Port-au-Prince. Twenty-five years after his death, his music remains among the most consumed by Haitians living in Haïti and those of the Haitian diaspora.

In some African countries, it is quite common to listen to his music in nightclubs even today. He is considered by Haitian music lovers, and many compas fans around the world, as one of the emblematic figures of Haitian music, for his great contribution to the direct compas musical genre.

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The beginnings of King Coupé in music.

Coupé Cloué began his musical career in the 1950s and quickly became one of the most popular artists in Haiti. His music skillfully blended elements of compass, voodoo and Haitian folklore, infiltrating the Haitian being in its most intimate aspects, creating a unique style highly appreciated by the Haitian public and elsewhere.

The King Coupe discography.

Over the years, Coupé Cloué has recorded numerous successful albums and has been praised for his lyrics and his commitment to Haitian culture. Songs like "myanm myanm", "Yeye", "Djo ak ti Djo".. have marked the memory of Haïti and the French West Indies. Making the legendary voice of King Coupé an important part of Caribbean music.

Furthermore, his fabulous side allowed him to be one of the few to be able to address themes such as politics, sexuality and Haitian traditions in his songs, in the midst of a dictatorship. He lived through the entire Duvaliers dictatorship, without having been censored by the regime.

Emeline Michel, in exceptional concert in Miami
Emeline Michel, in exceptional concert in Miami

Emeline Michel, in exceptional concert in Miami

St. Clement Parish celebrates its seventy years of service to God and the Haitian community, this November 23, 2024, at 2975 N. Andrews Ave., Wilton Manors, FL. On the occasion of this celebration, Emeline Michel will be in exceptional concert to mark this cultural event. On the menu of this program, the committee plans to organize evangelization sessions, continuing education, fields of ethics, morality and spirituality. This event will also emphasize faith, reason and culture to rebuild in unity the kingdom of God here below where "Charity unites us to God". With the aim of raising culture to its peak, the Archbishop of Miami is pleased to join us for a great Eucharistic celebration on Saturday, November 23, 2024, starting at 10 a.m. Together, they will mark this mythical date engraved in the memory of his faithful and friends. This evening will be hosted by the icon of Haitian music, Emeline Michel, who has made a name for herself in the Haitian cultural landscape: "We welcome the famous singer Emeline Michel. She will do us the honor of reliving important and unforgettable moments of our charming land of Haiti. With her melodious, very captivating voice and her poetic songs, all the beautiful memories will be there, like our beaches, the light breeze of our mornings and the flight of capricious birds," wrote the press release. The 58-year-old diva continues to establish herself as one of the unique, contagious voices of Haitian music. While remaining in her style, she has been able to create her musical universe during her career, which has allowed her to be honored in the community by her fans. Emeline Michel, with her sincere lyrics and unique style, has managed to reach a wide audience without giving up her authenticity. With her songs and her melodious voice, she has rocked several generations. Throughout her musical career, she has an enriching repertoire, about thirteen albums to her credit, we can cite a few: Douvanjou ka leve (1987); Flanm (1989); Pa gen manti nan sa (1990); Rhum et Flamme (1993); Tout mon temps (1991); Emeline Michel, the very best (1994); Ban m pase (1996); Coedes and Soul (2001); Rasin Kreyòl (2004); Queen of Hearts (2007); Quintessence and lastly Gratitude (2015). She also has many collaborations with other artists. Chanjman and Jan mwen (2020, and 2021) Emeline Michel, 40 years of experience on stage, she carries all Haïti in her voice, her soul and her body. During her flourishing years of success, she has marked several continents where she has already performed (Antilles, America, Europe, Asia). This allowed her to discover several places, such as: Carnegie Hall, at the United Nations; the Teatro Manzoni in Milan; the Kravis Center in Florida; the International Jazz Festival (Haiti). Then, the Luminato Festival in Ontario; the International Jazz of Montreal; the New Orleans Jazz Fest; the Ten Days On The Island. The priest of the parish of St. Clement, Rev. Patrick Charles, took the opportunity to extend a warm invitation to the community to come celebrate this great day marking its seventieth anniversary and to entertain in order to once again highlight Haitian culture.

Coupé Cloué the timeless

The Haitian who has not yet listened to a song by this legend of Haitian music has not yet seen the light of day. His powerful voice is one of the rare symbols that runs through Haitian society in its entirety, and on which almost everyone has consensus. His music is traced with a timeless accent, and resonates with the same effectiveness in the ear of the child, the young, and in the heart of the old Haitian. His music has the ability to take the shape of the listener. His polysemous words are accessible to all and are welcomed according to the maturity of his listener.
Coupé Cloué is also known for his ability to ignite crowds with his powerful and expressive voice. He is an entertainer at heart, his performances on stage were always very appreciated by the public, who admired his talent and charisma.

Despite his death in 1998, Coupé Cloué remains an essential figure in Haitian music and his musical legacy continues to influence many contemporary Haitian artists. His timeless songs and his commitment to Haitian culture have made him a music icon for his country in the same way that Bob Marley was for Jamaica. Even today, his voice is recognized as a powerful symbol of national pride for the Haitian people in all their diversity.
The legendary name of Coupé Cloué will remain engraved in gold letters, among the most worthy Haitians of all time.

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