From Haitian roots to viral fame: The rise of performer Ralph Beaubrun
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Dancer, choreographer and singer Ralph Beaubrun has built a global following with his joyful dance classes and infectious energy online. Now the Franco-Haitian artist is stepping further into music with his new EP "ID.2", blending Afro-Caribbean rhythms, shatta and pop while singing in Creole, French and English.
In this arts24 interview, he talks to Eve Jackson about his artistic journey from professional dancer to independent musician, the family heritage behind his songs – including the legendary Haitian group Boukman Eksperyans – and why sharing Haitian culture through music and dance matters more than ever today.
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