Biography
Paul Beaubrun is one of the most compelling and influential voices in modern Haitian music. The son of Lolo and Manzè Beaubrun, founders of the iconic band Boukman Eksperyans, he grew up immersed in the mizik rasin movement — a cultural and spiritual revolution blending Vodou rhythms, rock, and Caribbean identity.
Now based between Haiti and New York, Paul Beaubrun has crafted a distinctive sound that merges roots music, rock, folk, blues, and traditional Haitian rhythms. His guitar-driven style is emotional, raw, and deeply expressive, carrying themes of struggle, resilience, ancestry, and hope.
His albums including “Vilokan”, “Ayibobo”, and “Rasanbleman” showcase poetic songwriting and powerful social commentary. He sings about dignity, justice, Haiti’s beauty and pain, Vodou spirituality, and the collective memory of his people. His music bridges the past and the present, tradition and innovation, Haiti and the global stage.
Paul Beaubrun has collaborated with major international artists such as Jackson Browne, Habib Koité, Lauryn Hill, Richard Bona, and Matisyahu, expanding his reach across world music audiences. His live performances are intense, spiritual, and transformative blending ceremony, storytelling, and electrifying musicianship.
Today, Paul Beaubrun stands as a leading ambassador of Haitian culture worldwide. His music is a prayer, a protest, a celebration a living testament to Haiti’s soul.
Now based between Haiti and New York, Paul Beaubrun has crafted a distinctive sound that merges roots music, rock, folk, blues, and traditional Haitian rhythms. His guitar-driven style is emotional, raw, and deeply expressive, carrying themes of struggle, resilience, ancestry, and hope.
His albums including “Vilokan”, “Ayibobo”, and “Rasanbleman” showcase poetic songwriting and powerful social commentary. He sings about dignity, justice, Haiti’s beauty and pain, Vodou spirituality, and the collective memory of his people. His music bridges the past and the present, tradition and innovation, Haiti and the global stage.
Paul Beaubrun has collaborated with major international artists such as Jackson Browne, Habib Koité, Lauryn Hill, Richard Bona, and Matisyahu, expanding his reach across world music audiences. His live performances are intense, spiritual, and transformative blending ceremony, storytelling, and electrifying musicianship.
Today, Paul Beaubrun stands as a leading ambassador of Haitian culture worldwide. His music is a prayer, a protest, a celebration a living testament to Haiti’s soul.
Discography
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Nanm
Haytian Orchestra – Justin Elie
Grégory Laforest
Jah B Feray
Pierre Chériza
Adjabel
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