Lakou Mizik is an ensemble of Haitian musicians formed after the catastrophic 2010 earthquake. The group includes elder legends and rising young musicians, united to celebrate the healing spirit of their collective culture and communicate a message of pride, strength and hope to their countrymen and the world.
Band members circa 2019 included drummer and lead vocalist Sanba Zao (Louis Lesly Marcelin); Steeve Valcourt on guitar and vocals; Jonas Attis on vocals; Nadine Remy on vocals; Lamarre Junior on bass; and Belony Beniste on accordion.
The group includes two young rara horn masters and percussionists, Peterson “Ti Piti” Joseph and James Carrier, who provide Lakou Mizik’s formidable rhythm section.
Due to the tough times in Haiti, with so few opportunities for musicians to play live and with the cost of living, Lakou Mizik decided to launch a GoFundme fundraiser as a way for their fans to support them and their music.
Discography:
Wa Di Yo (Cumbancha, 2016)
HaitiaNola (Cumbancha, 2019)
Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.