Magnum Band is a kompa band formed on June 24, 1976 by (a.k.a. Dadou), former musician of the group Tabou Combo, and his brother (a.k.a. Tico) in Miami.
In the late 70s the group became known in various clubs of Queens and Brooklyn thanks to the substantial Haitian community there. In 1980 they made their first international tour. In 1996, they performed at the 1996 Summer Olympics opening ceremony in Atlanta. In 1997, the band represented Haiti in the first World Creole Music Festival in Dominica. Throughout their tours in Guadeloupe in 2003 in France, Canada and the United States, the Magnum Band participated in the promotion of Haitian compas, and strengthened its footprint. The group celebrated its thirtieth anniversary in June 2006. The Haitian compas style interpreted by Magnum Band can be categorised as "old school".
In June 2014 the band received the Honneur et Merite price from the Radio Television Caraibe.
André and Claude Pasquet are the uncles of American francophone singer Teri Moïse.
Members Past members Jean Almatas Roland Cameau Nasser Chery Essud Fungcap Jean Robert Narcisse Yvon Mondésir Varnel Pierre Waag Lalanne Ernst Gabriel Alexander "Russ" Harden Ray Tindell Tom Mitchell Tim Newman Bob Curtis Gaeton Villeaux Lucas Canton Jean Laurent Ciceron - Bass
Discography
1979. album : Expérience 1980, album : Jehovah 1981, album : Piké devan 1983, album : La Seule Difference 1985, album : Ashadei 1990, album : Adoration 1993, albums : Tèt ensem, Difé 1994, albums : The best in town, Pure gold, Paka pala 1995, album : Best of Magnum Band 1996, album : San fwontiè 1997, albums : Anthologie volumes 1,2 and 3 1999, album : Live 2000, album : The Anthologies 2001, album : 25ème anniversaire 2004, album : Oulala!
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External links
Fans of Magnum website archive Maestro Tico Pasquet on Magnum Band 40 Years Later & Called out Rodney Noel