Haitian Beatz

Emeline Michel is the reigning Queen of Haitian Song: a captivating performer,versatile vocalist and one of the premier Haitian songwriters of her generation. She has recorded and appeared on concert

stages throughout the Caribbean, Europe,and North & South America for over 20 years.Singing both in French and Haitian Creole, her nine albums, Douvanjou ka leve (May the Sun Rise), Pa gen manti nan sa (There's No Doubt), Rhum & Flamme (Rum & Flame), Tout Mon Temps (All My Time), The Very Best, Ban'm pase (Let Me Pass), Cordes et Ame (Strings and Soul), Rasin Kreyol (Creole Roots), and Reine de Coeur (Queen of Hearts) have catapulted her to international acclaim. Emeline Michel is beloved by Haitians for combining traditional rhythms with social,political and inspirational content. She emphasizes complex themes, conscious lyrics,and a broad palette of musical styles, including the native Haitian compas, twoubadou and rara.

HB- What were you doing 10 years ago (5 things)?

EM- Right in the midst of writing Cordes et Ames(extremely exciting)
I just got divorced, not dating and doubting mankind- one of my pastimes
Blissfully creating and designing my stage attires
Heavenly travelling- Africa, Cuba, etc.
Intensively splurging in reading- Paolo Cuello

HB- What were you doing 1 year ago?

EM- Completing the production of baby #9 -Music en Folie. 

HB- Five snacks you enjoy?

EM- Pen, Manman and Myel
Expresso flavored with vanilla
Pita & Hummus
Senegalese Fataya(mini patties)
Chicken and honey mustard

HB- Five things you would do if you were a millionaire?

EM- Have a private Masseuse on tour
Open the biggest home for girls living in the street of Haiti
Open a free music school for young talent in Haiti
Open a library in Haiti
Build a mansion in a warm climate for my whole family. My mother on top, and all of us on different floors.  

HB- Name Five bad habits?

EM- Do you have 10? Or 15? I think I would have more space to indulge.

HB- Five things you will never do again?

EM- Never question my intuition
Get married
Never fly with no socks  

HB- Five favorite gadgets?