Septen

Here is a picture of the maestro Ulrick Pierre-Louis. Thanks to his leadership and skills, he managed to keep the group Septen for a long time

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Septen a Haitian National Music Treasure. Founded in 1948, is Haiti's most enduring music group, outlasting the 30-year terror reign of the Duvalier father-and-son dictatorship, several coup d etats, and the 2010 earthquake.

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Here is a picture of the great musician Alfred Moise who had a career in the Orchestre Septentrional. He was a very good composer and wrote many beautiful songs for the group

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Here is a picture of Feu Vert Night Club. This night club is own by the group Septen

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Here is a picture of the lead singer of Septen Septentrional, Michel Tassy. He spent a long and productive musical career with the group

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Ethnomusicologist Gage Averill, author of a book on Haiti's music roots, remarks that Septen . . . has carved out a distinct sound . . . . in terms of longevity and impact, they are remarkable. Septen's incredible staying power has brought it to the attention of documentary filmmaker Whitney Dow, who narrated the band's history in his documentary When the Drum is Beating .

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Here is a picture of a memorable member of Septentrional, Jacques Francois, dit Ti Jack piston. He was an accomplished musician

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