Jean Roosevelt Jean

  • Jean Roosevelt Jean
Singer, Guitarist, Percussionist
Principal country concerned : Column : Music

His music His music thrives on multi- ethnic influences, marked by an existing cultural mix on the island since the slave trade. This has fostered a rich and plural identity. It is in this crucible that Jean Jean Roosevelt is inspired to invent a new style called the original tchaka (Haitian term meaning mixture). His music is a blend of Creole rhythms Nago, Ibo, yanvalou, djouba, Kongo rabòday, ect.. and reggae influences, RnB, afro beat. The texts of his songs are mostly in French, sometimes also in Creole. Found in some of his songs, a few snippets of African languages ​​and English. If preference is that the French want their messages to be heard far beyond the Caribbean. Jean Jean Roosevelt has a rich repertoire addressing universal themes. Such as: love, citizenship, brotherhood, equality of opportunity, the environment, children, women. His first album " Resume" released in 2007 was an instant success, galvanizing the crowds during a tour in the French West Indies and has even taken him to Miami, Florida. Since 2010, Jean Jean Roosevelt continued his career guitar back around the world Commitments "My mission is to advocate for a just world, a livable world, a world where young people here and abroad enjoy their right to go to school and thrive." La Francophonie Jean Jean Roosevelt was appointed Ambassador of La Francophonie since 2012. As such, it supports local representation in various activities promoting the values ​​advocated by the Francophonie. This highly contributes to the caravan of the Francophonie, an activity performed annually in Haiti and consists of a series of educational and cultural festivals for young people for most of the more remote areas of Haiti. Gender equity With women alongside UN WOMEN and the Ministry for the Status and Rights of Women in Haiti, Jean Roosevelt engages in a broad movement to promote gender equity in Haiti. His image, his songs are often found in many areas of education and media used for this purpose. Furthermore, in the work of the French writer Bruno Doucey Earth woman called 150 years of women's poetry in Haiti, the author paid tribute to Jean Jean by taking a quote from one of his writings : '' Give the world women '' Entrust it to them.'' Fight against Sexually Transmitted Diseases Volunteering for the Development of Haiti (VDH), a local NGO, is involved in raising awareness among young people against AIDS and sexually transmitted diseases communicable ¬. Roosevelt's ambassador VDH since 2007. Child / Youth The artist is one of the current idols of children and youth. His songs are all on their lips. This is due to the fluidity of his songs and also its permanent contacts with these two categories. A CD containing 4 songs'' Ti moun advan'', "children first" has also been produced by John John to raise awareness on this issue. Jean Jean participates in fundraising activities for orphelinant Port -au- Prince envrion 200 children currently receiving. The same activity was initiated in Guadeloupe in February 2013 and will be increased in the second quarter of 2013 Since the release of his latest album A Y danger, Jean Jean Roosevelt made ​​several sales of signature at the university and school areas of the capital. A portion of sales (25%) used to fund the orphanage. This same activity was initiated in Guadeloupe in February 2013 and will be relied intensify during the second quarter of 2013 Jean Jean Roosevelt has several social activities. It is often asked by organizations in Haiti to participate in discussion workshops on the topics of his albums. After the earthquake of 12 January 2010, he participated in numerous fundraising activities conducted especially in France and Belgium for the victims. He also conducted concerts raising funds for the reconstruction of the sacred heart church, a national symbol destroyed during the earthquake of January 12 The Literary and Cultural Animation Centres (CLAC) generally seek Jean Jean often conduct educational and cultural activities for young people. In other words, in a context where there is a decline of universal values ​​, Jean Jean Roosevelt offers a very positive image to the Haitian youth. And this picture is valued locally. In many sought -tions and awards received by the artist testifies (see some pictures on the following pages). It is true that Jean Jean Roosevelt conveys strong values ​​that transcribes music. Advocate for social justice, he sings his pain and denounced all through our societies. Jean Jean Roosevelt has a rich repertoire addressing universal themes of solidarity, fraternity, equality of opportunity, status of women, love, youth, environmental protection... is said to Jeremiah, his hometown, it is the City Poets. The least we can say is that it is a worthy representative. His career Jean Jean Roosevelt is a born artist, singer, songwriter, guitarist and percussionist. Originally from the town of Jeremie in Haiti, it is the youngest of six children. He was educated in music from an early age, with a choir director mother and a father guitarist. In college he majored in art history. But we should choose. Make music his passion is one thing, make a career is another. "The pressure - he says - was great at the time to opt for a career but the choice was a winner! " He soon learned to play the guitar and won his first radio talent at the age of 6 years, in a competition organized by Radio Grand Anse, a local station. His teen years will enameled music competition won. He moved to Port -au- Prince in 2003 to pursue a degree in Arts and quickly asked for his talents as a composer. It is found in the chain of 5 Télémax terrestrial television, for which he composed " Walk Max", the theme song of a popular show:'' Miss'' videomax. In 2005, he was 21, he won the third prize in a competition of music performed by the production company Solèy Sounds. One of his compositions is the theme song of a popular show of the Haitian Public Television, which gives him a national reputation. Then he won in 2006, the national competition Solèy Sounds System against more than 300 competitors. His lyrics and stage presence like. Jean Jean Roosevelt has also been honored at the evening award ceremony VDH (Volunteering for Development of Haiti, an NGO) in January 2007, for his artistic talent and positive role model he is for young people. In 2008 he gave the first concert in Miami and is engaged in a campaign against AIDS. In the work of the French writer Bruno DOUCEY entitled "Land of Women " a tribute was paid to Jean Jean Roosevelt by taking in the preface of the book is a quote from one of his writings : A French writer has taken a verse from one of his songs to start a book: '' Give the world the women'' Entrust them this land'''' With three albums to his credit " Restart " in 2007, " PINGA " in 2009, " Ya Danger 2012 " and a demo of 5 songs to advocate for children Jean Jean Roosevelt is now an established artist. His messages were heard in many parts of the world: France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Canada, Guadeloupe, the United States to name a few. 2010 was a terrible year. The earthquake that 100,000 victims and Jean- Jean Roosevelt can not remain indifferent, he gave concerts for schools and supports orphanages. The same year he was "special guest" in Brussels for the 50th anniversary of 17 African countries. He performed his song " Agoye " in which he launched a cry against the tearing of the social fabric of Haiti. Jean Jean Roosevelt continued his career, " guitar back " hoping to contribute to the rebuilding of his beloved Haiti. The artist has a rich repertoire addressing universal themes : love, citizenship, brotherhood, gender equality, the environment, children, the role of women, it simply summarizes: " Give world women and their Entrust this earth " He is the ambassador of Haiti OIF (Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie) Three years in a row is part of the French caravan Haiti alongside Belo and BIC On 26 April 2013 he made ​​the opening of the festival " Voice and elsewhere " in Baie- Mahault Guadeloupe. On May 30, 2013 Jean- Jean Roosevelt is Folie book to sign his first book "My Laviwonndede " which is a compilation of texts of the three albums. The audience was at the rendezvous, adults, young and old came to sign their books. It was a great event. September 2013 he was selected among the 20 countries of 75 to represent Haiti song category for the final of the Francophone Games where he won Thursday, September 12, 2013 the gold medal ahead of countries like Austria, Lebanon, Rwanda, and Burkina Faso. Jean- Jean, Nice Games represent " an extraordinary opportunity ; 54 nations meet, it is a sharing of cultures, knowledge exchange with artists from different countries, it is a multitude of resources. We find the same values ​​in us as we come around the world. We are all the same great town. " Link to watch the announcement of the results : Saturday 14 receives the price TV5 Monde.

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