for the world to see on his battlefield. End of quote.
The news of Mikaben’s death also upset former Haitian Prime Minister Claude Joseph, who says he cannot find the words. “Mikaben, thank you for being so special. You, the pride of an entire generation, you are incomparable and will forever be irreplaceable,” wrote on Twitter the man who was also the country’s former foreign minister.
Since the news of Mikaben’s sudden death, the various radio stations in the capital have changed their programming to pay a well-deserved tribute to this artist who brought his magical touch and versatility to the world of Haitian music. In several neighborhoods of the capital, young people, adults and children are saddened by the news of the sudden death of the interpreter of “Nwèl tristès”.


