André “Dadou” Pasquet
- André Pasquet, commonly known as Dadou Pasquet.
- Born on August 19, 1953.
- Before founding his famous band, he was a member of Tabou Combo, one of Haiti’s iconic compas groups.
Magnum Band
- In 1976, Dadou and his brother Claude “Tico” Pasquet founded Magnum Band in the Little Haiti neighborhood of Miami.
- Magnum Band plays kompa, a popular Haitian dance music style.
- Over the years, the band has become well-known both within Haitian communities abroad (e.g. in Queens and Brooklyn) and internationally.
Career Highlights & Achievements
- Magnum Band made their first international tour in 1980.
- In 1996, they performed at the Summer Olympics opening ceremony in Atlanta.
- The band has represented Haiti in various festivals, including the World Creole Music Festival.
- They have been honored in Haiti; for example, in 2014 they received the Honneur et Mérite award from Radio Télévision Caraïbes.
Musical Style & Legacy
- Dadou Pasquet is respected not just as a bandleader but as a musician with good pedigree. His influence in kompa and Haitian music more broadly is considered substantial.
- Magnum Band is often described as “old school” compas, carrying forward traditions of earlier Haitian dance music while also spreading the genre globally.
Other Notes
- According to discographies (e.g. Discogs), Dadou Pasquet has a body of work that includes many albums and recordings.
- He is also sometimes credited in film (IMDb) and in collaborative projects. IMDb
