Background
editBeethova's father, Charles Obas, was a painter. A music lover, he named Beethova after Beethoven. Beethova was only 4 years old when Charles Obas disappeared after participating in a protest against murders committed by François Duvalier's dictatorial regime. Charles Obas was never seen again,[1] leaving the family in financial trouble, while also having a social and emotional impact.[2]
Beethova became a self-taught musician, learning the guitar and accordion. His first musical release was a song composed with Manno Charlemagne, "Nwel Anme" (Bitter Christmas).[1] In 1988, he won a Découverte RFI award for the Best Young Singer, when Manu Dibango, President of the Jury noted his voice and talent.[1]
In 1991, Martiniquan pianist Paulo Rosine invited Obas to sing on Malavoi's album Matébis after discovering his voice during a tour of the band in Haiti. Beethova then toured the Caribbean and France, gaining wider exposure and recognition.[1]
Obas' favorite artists to work with have been Jocelyne Béroard, Ralph Thamar and Manno Charlemagne all of whom he credits for helping him develop his craft.[2]
Awards
editBest Young Singer, Découverte Radio France Internationale contest, 1988[1]
Albums
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d e f "Beethova Obas". RFI Music. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 15 March 2015.
- ^ a b "Singer Beethova Obas Reflects on his Career in Music". Kreyolicious. Retrieved 16 March 2015.
- ^ a b c d e "Discography, Beethova Obas". RFI Music. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 16 March 2015.
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