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 T’dòz
THE SOUND “VODOU POP” OF HAÏTI / MUSICIAN – COMPOSER
Who is T’dòz ?
Ted G. Beaubrun aka “T’dòz” (pronounced Ti doze) was born in Ouanaminthe, Haiti and he came
from the most prestigious musically and socially committed family on the island. He is the grandson of
Theodore Beaubrun, one of the first prominent drummers in Haiti and son Theodore Beaubrun Jr.
(nicknamed ‘Lolo’) and mother Mimerose (nicknamed ‘Manze’). In the 1970’s his parents created
the group Boukman Eksperyans, known as the original “roots” (racine) music in Haiti . Naturally gifted,
Ted wrote his first composition at the age of 6. A talented and self taught percussionist, he mastered
several rhythms of Haitian Vodou drums and skillful determination earned him the privelege of joining
his parents at the tender age of 12 and accompanying Boukman Eksperyans throughout their
international tours. Ted musically enriched and contributed to the recording and videos sessions, and
in doing so revealed his skills as an arranger and producer. Because of this, he became the main
arranger for Boukman Eksperyans since 2008. Living in Geneva for many years, Ted managed to
completed his engineering studies at ‘HES’, all while keeping to his vocation as a musician. While
studying he made several albums as a producer, acquired internships and composed film music. His
musical style? Vodou Pop! Steeped in culture and raised in music, T’dòz brings a new ‘world’ sound. A
sound which is contemporary, and an avant-garde and innovative voice that rallies the rhythms of
the rural areas of Haiti from vodou, pop and urban modernity, thereby creating “Vodou Pop “. T’dòz
also draws upon peasant values and marks his commitment and respect for this population who still
maintains conservative soulful African rhythms inherited during the time of slavery. Accomplished
musician, composer of melodies, T’dòz sings with his vodou voice, where the sacred world of
peasants call, accompanying himself on guitar or piano that sprinkled carefully with drums.
Throughout his new identity, yet without denying the cultural and musical heritage of Boukman
Eksperyans, T’dòz has created his own musical universe and conquered audiences with his musicality
and his natural charisma.
The album «Lâcher prise»
Ted’s solo album “ Lâcher prise “ , which is due out in June 2014, includes 12 tracks he composed and
arranged. His songs are inspired by the many challenges that life has placed in his way and he has
transcended. Without measure, he incorporates his roots in traditional Haitian music, Vodou, as well
as Pop, Jazz, and Blues. T’dòz has based, among other things, some rhythms of Haitian Vodou, such
as Ibo which is associated with movements of freedom, Djouba, connected to the peasant world
and the virtually untouched Nago rhythm which is used by the Dahome warriors of Benin. The vast
musical dimension of the album renders it a work both unique and universal in the themes as love,
peace, solidarity and respect for nature, decorated with lightweight pop.
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“Roots” (racine) music is a fusion of traditional vodou rhythms played on the drums with the instruments of modern
orchestration. Haiti has revolutionized the musical landscape and with this kind of music, Boukman Eksperyans was nominated for
a Grammy Award in 1991. This musical genre was unclassifiable by the jury was relegated to the “World Music” category.
Discography
Album
Août 2014
« Lâcher prise »
Arranger & Producer
2009
« ILLUSION » CRAZY BOYS GENERATION
(Nomination aux Suisa-Foundation Awards 2010, 4ème sur 800 finalistes)
2008
« La révolte des Zombies »
Boukman Eksperyans
2008
«Ayiti Diasporap 4 Life Vol.1 »
TedyBoy&Blan Lokal
2007
« Récit d’un jeune métissé »
Geos
T’dòz / Performances
4 oct .2014
SLA concert, Versoix
20 sep. 2014
Moulin Rouge, Genève
6 sep. 2014
CAGI, Genève
3 sep. 2014
Radio Paradiso, RTS, Lausanne
30 june 2014
UIP, Genève
28 june 2014
Quartier du Sud Festival, Annemasse, France
7 june 2014
Afro Pfingsten Festival, Whinterthur
4 june 2014
Fizz Lab, Genève
20 feb. 2014
Club Balattou, Montréal, Canada
19 dec. 2013
ICV, avec Voxbox, Genève
26 oct. 2013
Silencio, Genève, Suisse
18 oct. 2013
EMS la Clairière, Mies
21 sep. 2013
Musée d’Elysée, Lausanne
15 may 2013
Fenomeno, Genève
5 may 2013
Brasseur des Grottes, Genève
25 apr. 2013
Salle Les délices, Grand-Saconnex
3 mars 2013
Dubendorf, Zurich
8 sep. 2012
Bâle
29 aug. 2012
Sao Paulo, Brésil
23 june 2012
Musée d’ethnographie de Neuchâtel
12 may 2012
Club Weetamix, Genève
5 may 2012
Place du Marché, Orbe
28 jan. 2012
Le Chic, Genève
T’dòz accompagne les artistes / Tambour, cajon, clavier
Boukman Eksperyans
The Bridge & the Boobs
Licia Chery
CaramelBrown
Mafé
SoloDos
Press
RFI Musique mai 2014
http://www.rfimusique.com/actu-musique/musiques-monde/album/20140505-Tdoz-lacherprise
Tipiti juin 2014
http://www.tipiti.biz/site/?p=6337
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