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Paul Beaubrun is the bridge between Haiti and Montreal you should be listening to

How a chance encounter with Arcade Fire in Montreal turned into a cross-cultural collaboration rooted in rhythm, resistance, and home.

Anick Jasmin

Anick Jasmin

14 mai 2025- Read time: 6 min
Paul Beaubrun is the bridge between Haiti and Montreal you should be listening toPhotograph: Vladim Vilain / @vladimvilain

Night after night, in packed arenas or intimate venues, Paul Beaubrun brings the same authenticity and spirit to the stage. He’s no stranger to massive crowds, twenty thousand voices echoing back his energy, drawn in by his magnetic performances. Whether onstage with Arcade Fire, in intimate solo sets, or jamming with fellow Haitian musicians, he carries his homeland with him, each note rooted in memory, each lyric shaped by a deep connection to Haiti’s culture and soul.

Paul represents not only the vitality of Haitian music but also a bridge between generations and cultures, uniting listeners with the heartbeat of a country that continues to influence the global stage.

Photograph: @paulbeaubrun / Instagram

Carrying Haiti through sound and spirit

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