Magnum Band

Magnum Band is a kompa band formed on June 24, 1976[1] by André Pasquet (a.k.a. Dadou), former musician of the group Tabou Combo, and his brother Claude Pasquet (a.k.a. Tico) in Miami.[2]

Magnum Band
OriginLittle Haiti, Miami
Genreskompa
Years active1976–present
Associated actsLes Frères Déjean, Tabou Combo
MembersDadou Pasquet, Nestor Azerot, André Déjean, Camille Armand, Laurent Cicero, David Lacombe, Claude Pasquet, Lucien Benjamin, Kangri Mann (Oscar Dudamel)
Past membersSee Past members below

In the late 70s the group became known in various clubs of Queens and Brooklyn thanks to the substantial Haitian community there. In 1980 they made their first international tour. In 1996, they performed at the 1996 Summer Olympics opening ceremony in Atlanta.[3][4] In 1997, the band represented Haiti in the first World Creole Music Festival in Dominica. Throughout their tours in Guadeloupe in 2003 in France, Canada and the United States, the Magnum Band participated in the promotion of Haitian compas, and strengthened its footprint. The group celebrated its thirtieth anniversary in June 2006. The Haitian compas style interpreted by Magnum Band can be categorised as "old school".

In June 2014 the band received the Honneur et Merite price from the Radio Television Caraibe.[5]

Members

Past members
  • Jean Almatas
  • Roland Cameau
  • Nasser Chery
  • Essud Fundcap
  • Jean Robert Narcisse
  • Yvon Mondésir
  • Varnel Pierre
  • Waag Lalanne
  • Ernst Gabriel
  • Alexander Harden
  • Ray Tindell

Discography
  • 1979. album : Expérience[6]
  • 1981, album : Piké devan
  • 1983, album : La Seule Difference
  • 1985, album : Ashadei
  • 1990, album : Adoration
  • 1993, albums : Tèt ensem, Difé
  • 1994, albums : The best in town, Pure gold, Paka pala, Jeovah, Expérience
  • 1995, album : Best of Magnum Band
  • 1996, album : San fwontiè
  • 1997, albums : Anthologie volumes 1,2 and 3
  • 1999, album : Live
  • 2000, album : The Anthologies
  • 2001, album : 25ème anniversaire
  • 2004, album : Oulala!

References
  1. Katel, Jacob. "Tico Pasquet Talks Magnum Band of Haiti's 35th Anniversary". miaminewtimes.com.
  2. Noel, Robert. "Le Magnum Band: Une valeur sûre au haut de l'échelle musicale haïtienne". Radio Television Caraibes. Retrieved 8 June 2016.
  3. "Le Magnum Band à cheval sur deux siècles". radiotelevisioncaraibes.com.
  4. Hamersly, Michael. "Haitian konpa group Magnum Band holds free concert in Miami on Nov. 9". miami.com.
  5. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3Kq3KxeTlw
  6. http://www.afromix.org/html/musique/artistes/magnum-band/index.fr.html
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