Kreyolicious Blogs
Dadou Pasquet Death: Magnum Band Founder Dies at 72 – Obituary & Listening Guide
The guitar is often treated as a solo instrument—a tool for ego. In the hands of Dadou Pasquet, it was…
Dadou Pasquet, Funky Konpa, And Why We Still “Listen With Our Eyes”
This piece examines guitarist and bandleader Dadou Pasquet’s critique of modern Haitian music, how he engineered Magnum Band’s “Funky Konpa”…
Claude “Tico” Pasquet and Magnum Band: A Life in Haiti’s Rhythm
This feature explores how Haitian drummer Claude “Tico” Pasquet, co-founder of Magnum Band, helped carry compas music from Port-au-Prince neighborhoods…
11 Essential Haitian Creole Expressions: History, Meaning, and Usage
If you are Haitian-American or learning Creole, phrases like "W ap konn Jòj," "M ap degaje mwen kon Mèt Jean-Jacques,"…Nu-Look’s “Konfye ak Mefyans”: A Kompa Meditation on Trust and Betrayal
"Konfye ak Mefyans" (Trust and Caution) is a 2013 Kompa track by the Haitian band Nu-Look that uses rhythm and…Auntie Luce’s Talking Paintings: Celebrating Haitian Identity Through Art and Story
Auntie Luce’s Talking Paintings by Francie Latour is a children’s picture book that connects art, identity, and Haitian heritage. It…Nurse Patti’s Path to Achievement: Why the Absence of Parental Pressure Led to Success
When does the pressure to excel become a burden instead of a catalyst? Nurse Patti, an emergency room nurse and…The Ellery Blog: Travel, Wellness, and Clinical Psychology in the Digital Age
The Ellery Blog merges travel narratives with mental health commentary, created by Danielle, a graduate student in Clinical Psychology at…Vayb’s “Game Over”: Mickael Guirand’s Second Album, Fully Reviewed
"Game Over," Mickael Guirand's second full-length album with his band Vayb, delivers a comprehensive exploration of romantic conflict, persistence, and…The Charmed Life of the Haitian Elite: Class, Color, and Social Aspiration in Haitian History
Haiti's elite class—spanning from the revolutionary period through the late 20th century—constructed a rigorous social hierarchy rooted in color, education,…
