Jean Jean Roosevelt & Friends — live event
Jean Jean Roosevelt is born in Grand-Anse, in the south-west of Haiti. He inherited his artistic talents from his parents: in fact, it is said that he was born while his mother was directing a local choir! His father was a guitarist, so he grew up in an environment that stimulate his own talent. He learnt to play guitar at the age of six, and went on to win local competitions on a regular basis. As an author and composer, Jean Jean’s poetic and committed lyrics are his artistic strength. Sung mainly in French, but sometimes in Creole, his songs tackle themes such as living together, social networks, solidarity, gender equity, children’s rights and environmental protection. His music, nourished by diverse influences, reflects the cultural melting pot that is inseparable from Haitian history. Jean Jean Roosevelt’s Creole rhythms (Nago, Ibo Yanyalou, Djouba, Kongo) blend with reggae, RnB, afro-beat and modern sounds. The artist is currently preparing the release of his new opus Libre Ensemble (Disques Nuits d’Afrique), produced with award-winning producer Sony Black (Corneille), due out in February 2024. The first single, Acclimatisation, is available now on all digital platforms worldwide.
Starts: 2024-05-26T20:00:47Z
Ends: 2024-05-26T22:00:47Z
Where: 85 Avenue A, New York, New York 10009, United States
Price: $35.23