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HaitianTips.Com > Content > Coupe Cloue Coupe Cloue Best known as Coupe Cloue, Jean Gesner Henri was one of the most popular Haitian singers of all time.
He was born in Leogane, Haiti on May 10th 1925. He became known as Coupe Cloue, as a result of his prowess on the soccer field ("coupe" means "cut", and "cloue", "nail").
Inspired by Cuban bolero and son, he began performing as a guitarist in Port-au-Prince in 1951.
Coupe Cloue Music Videos
In 1957 he formed Trio Crystal which was later renamed Trio Select. They played their own version of "twoubadou" music in the clubs and parties of Port-au-Prince.
Trio Select, championed a synthesis of jazz, Haitian méringue and folk rhythms, and helped to popularise the use of the guitar in Haiti in the 1950s and 60s.
In 1960 Trio Select released their first album. They created a rhythmic formula related to Haitian compas but retaining a Cuban flavour. A major part of Coupé's appeal was his use of Creole lyrics and raps, full of current slang, double entendres and jokes.
As the band grew in the 1970s they changed the name from Trio Selct to "Ensemble Select de Coupe Cloue". He toured the World and recorded over 30 albums, most notably for the Haitian record label Mini Records.
He remained in Haiti until his death in January 28, 1998. His final performance was in December on 1997.
Coupe Cloue Music Videos
Source: belfet.com
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