Princess Na-
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Sunday, August 28, 2011
I will actually watch this year because there are 3 ladies of Haitian descent competing. So exciting
Of course miss Haiti, Anedie Azael is my favorite. Ive been watching her vlogs from Brazil. She has such a fun personality! vote for her here http://www.missuniverse.com/members/profile/599587/year:2011
but there is miss Turks and Caicos, Easher Parker who is half Haitian
Here she is with Miss Haiti speaking creole :)
and of course miss Bahamas, Anastagia Pierre who is also of Haitian parents. She was miss Florida in 2009 and I think she has one of the best bodies in this competition. She's now part of my fitness inspirations.
They are all natural beauties and unique in their own way. I hope they all make it to the top 15 vote for them :)
Of course miss Haiti, Anedie Azael is my favorite. Ive been watching her vlogs from Brazil. She has such a fun personality! vote for her here http://www.missuniverse.com/members/profile/599587/year:2011
but there is miss Turks and Caicos, Easher Parker who is half Haitian
and of course miss Bahamas, Anastagia Pierre who is also of Haitian parents. She was miss Florida in 2009 and I think she has one of the best bodies in this competition. She's now part of my fitness inspirations.
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
I found Melanie not too long ago and I've been a fan ever since. She reminds people of some great jazz singers (Sarah Vaughn in particular) but she is purely herself. I love her style, her passion for her craft, and last but not least, she has a killer fro! I'm a sucker for a good afro. She is one of the reasons why I now wished I lived where artists like her perform on the regular (ahem New York...)
check out her blog to get up close and personal with her thoughts http://melaniecharlesmusic.tumblr.com/
You can also like her on facebook to keep up with her.
Her Work:
one of my favorite originals by her " HAITI" You really need to listen to how beautiful this song is
Some of her other performances that I love
By the way i will post an article ablout the song choucoune soon. I didn't know the history of the song and I loved it when I read about it. Also there will be a classic Haitian Diva about Martha soon.
Anyways check out miss Melanie. I really do love her. Don't forget to read all 4 of the She got Soul features for a chance to win a cd on the last one.
Bisous
*Steph*
Monday, August 22, 2011
Ansy Derose
Birth: 1934
From: Port-au-Prince, Haiti
Genre: Folkloric
Years Active: 1963-1998
Biography:
Arntz Derose (1934-1998), better known by his artist name Ansy Derose, was a Haitian paint artist, song writer, musician, poet, designer, architect, and teacher. However, more than anything else, he is mostly recognized for being a successful singer. With the help of Mrs. Elizabeth Mathy, a French vocal teacher, Ansy debuted with his musical career at a very young age, and began by learning classical music by composers such as Beethoven, Frantz Schubert and Schumann. To further his education, he obtained a scholarship to Germany in November 1963, but unlike many of us would do, Ansy did not neglect his talents. His popularity spread to other parts of the world when he competed in the “First World Song Festival” in Mexico, in November 1970, and won the third trophy. After this big award, Ansy got many offers from America, but he refused them all because he never forgot where he came from. In other words, he went back to his country to give back to his community.
Accomplishments:
Wife: Yole Derose (coming soon to A l’Haitienne)
Albums: “Ansy, Sa Musique et sa Poesie” (1972) with great songs as Ginou, Ne pars pas, l’attente, Laura, Regina, Chacun Por soi, Inqietude, and Manvi al Lakay mwen. “Quo Vadis Terra” (1974), with his songs symboles d'espoir, Amour et fraternité, he had became one of the most successful Haitian singer. “Nou vle”(1987) , “Quand mon Coeur Bat La Mesure” (1989), “Anakoana”, and his last album “Haiti Melodie d’Amour”.
After serving as Teacher and Principal at J.Damier for over 20 years, Ansy constructed his own school of art (L'atelier-école Ansy Dérose), which later gave birth to CECAP (le Cercle d'Etudes Culturelles et d'Actions Philanthropiques). He performed at many concerts in different regions in Haiti, as well as in the US and other parts of the world. With the help of some colleagues (Raoul Denis Jr, Lionel Benjamin, Boulot Valcourt, Henri Célestin), he created “l'Association Nationale des Auteurs Compositeurs et Interprètes de Musique” (ANACIM) with the intention of educating song writers and artists.
Ansy said goodbye to the world on January 17, 1998. Throughout his career, he transformed the art of the Haitian music industry for the better; until today, Ansy remains one of the best Haitian artists that ever lived.
This song "Nou vle" is very inspiring. The video just takes me back whenever I watch it....R.I.P. Ansy Derose, Haiti miss such talents
This song "Nou vle" is very inspiring. The video just takes me back whenever I watch it....R.I.P. Ansy Derose, Haiti miss such talents
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