Haitian Top 15 Finalist for Super Idol in Taiwan

Published on Monday, 29 August 2011 16:12

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Claude Marcus 06.25.2011

TAIPEI, Taiwan (defend.ht) - Out of the 5000 hopefuls who registered for the sixth edition of "Super Idol" in Taiwan, similar to American Idol in the U.S., Haitian, Claude Marcus Boereau, is among the 15 finalists to be Super Idol.

Reporting coming from Haiti Press Network (HPN) is that Boereau is a Haitian student but since entering the competition has become the darling of the Taiwanese public through this high-profile program in Asia.

"Super Idol" is a song contest that is looking for new talent in Taiwan (like American Idol). The show is broadcasted on many television channels in Taiwan and other Asian stations.

Claude Marcus is the only black participant in this competition. Aged 22, he received a scholarship in 2008 following a competition organized by the Embassy of Taiwan in Haiti.

Claude Marcus Super Idol

Boereau is a student in "International Trade". "A fellow student encouraged me to take part. She helped me fill out the form, register on the web and after a month, I was called to attend the first hearing which was held in the capital," said Claude remembering his debut in the competition.

"I always watched the show in previous years because it is very popular here, I had to take Intensive Chinese to participate. In fact, my biggest obstacle is to compete in a language that is difficult, I've learned for just one year." "More than 5,000 people were interviewed," continued Claude.

"After the three knock-out stages, 36 were selected for the sixth edition of Super Idol. Now I'm already among the 15 finalists and I'm too happy with this great result," said Claude to the Haiti Press Network.

(source:http://defend.ht/entertainment/articles/music/1604-haitian-top-15-finalist-for-super-idol-in-taiwan)

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Haitian National Anthem singing contest!

I am looking for the best rendition of the Haitian National Anthem! All you have to do is to email us an attached video of you signing the Haitian National Anthem/la Dessalienne and we will have our readers vote on who is the best singer! Can't wait to hear from you! This contest is open to all, with no geographic limit! Please make sure you send a Youtube style video!

Map cheche yon moun ki ka chante im nasyonal la pi byen pase tout moun.  Men sa pou-w fè si ou vle patisipe: annik voye yon video ou men kap chante La Dessalinienne nan epi map metel sou blog mwen an konsa moun ap vote pou moun ki chantel pi byen an! Yon gwo kout chapo pou nou! Konkou sa-a pou tout moun nenpot kote-w ye!

Si vous êtes en mesure de chanter la Dessalinienne ou  l'hymne National d'Haiti, vous êtes invité à participer à notre concours de rendition de la Dessalinienne! Pour ce faire, vous n'avez qu'à m'envoyer par courrier électronique votre vidéo moi, lorsque cesera posté sur mon blog, le public en sera le seul juge. Cette compétion n'a pas de frontière!
Merci de votre participation!

Depending on the number of participants, the winner will be announced on January 1st which not only is the new year but also the anniversary of our independence. There is a good price for the winner. 

Also if you are interested in sponsoring this event please let me know!

Please post all your questions or comment on the blog on the comment section and I will be glad to answer all of them

Here is an example! 

Konpa and Haitian music!

We have a style of music called konpa. It is very easy to dance to (at least that's what I think. It is mostly 4/4 witth lots of beat. One thing about it... Haitians know about rythm. As a matter of fact, if you are not sure if somebody is Haitian or not start beating on a drum if the person does not start dancing or tap his feet don't worry he is not Haitian as a matter of fact he might not even be from the Carribean or Africa. Here is an example of some clean Haitian gospel konpa! Enjoy!


Here comes and other one!


... and let's save the best for last!

Haiti Cherie a song by Jacques Sauveur Jean

Hope you guys enjoy this music! The style is called Kompa. I will talk about our music style in a later post.

National Anthem of Haiti (musical)

National Anthem of Haiti

National Anthem of Haiti