Alo Alo

Alo Alo

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Alo Alo episodes

  • 18. What is Vodou? Part 2 of 2 w/ Queen Mother Manbo Dòwòti Désir

    On our final episode, we're joined by her Majesty Queen Mother Dòwòti Désir-Hounon Houna II.
    She is the  Axosi Daxo (axosu sin asi lèè sin nukonto)  of the Royal Palace of Dada Daagbo Hounon Houna II Guely. She is the Founder and President of The AfroAtlantic Theologies & Treaties Institute (ATI) www.ATI-global.org, and the DDPA Watch Group. The Ambassador-at-Large of the Grand Conseil du Vodun Hwendo of Benin, and a Chief in the Zangbeto (Ya-Êgbê Gan) and the Egungun (Ya—Agan) societies, the Queen Mother is a human rights activist, and Manbo Asogwe (High Priest) in Haitian Vodou.
    Click here for her full bio

    46 min
  • 17. What is Vodou? Part 1 of 2 w/ Queen Mother Manbo Dòwòti Désir

    On our final episode, we're joined by her Majesty Queen Mother Dòwòti Désir-Hounon Houna II.
    She is the  Axosi Daxo (axosu sin asi lèè sin nukonto)  of the Royal Palace of Dada Daagbo Hounon Houna II Guely. She is the Founder and President of The AfroAtlantic Theologies & Treaties Institute (ATI) www.ATI-global.org, and the DDPA Watch Group. The Ambassador-at-Large of the Grand Conseil du Vodun Hwendo of Benin, and a Chief in the Zangbeto (Ya-Êgbê Gan) and the Egungun (Ya—Agan) societies, the Queen Mother is a human rights activist, and Manbo Asogwe (High Priest) in Haitian Vodou.
    Click here for her full bio

    1 hr 5 min
  • 16. "Immigrants: America's Ghostwriters" w. Garvenchy Nicolas

    In this episode, Garvenchy Nicolas, author of the newly published book "Immigrants: America's Ghostwriters", sat down with us! Garvenchy grew up in the same town as us in Haiti, a little place called Cap-Haitien. And like us and many others, he experienced the feeling of immigrating from Haiti to the United States. And he joins us to tell his story.

    Buy his book: "Immigrants : America's Ghostwriters"
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/1693706245/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_IVf8DbDF65VDP

    1 hr 28 min
  • 15. Art, Sex & Politics with Steven Baboun

    In this episode, we have an in-depth conversation with Steven Baboun about growing in Haiti as a Haitian-Arab. His family migrated from Syria to Haiti in the early 1960s in search of a better life. They landed in Haiti and have been there ever since. We also went in-depth about his experience as a gay man and how it influences his art.

    1 hr 9 min
  • 13. We're in Cuba! Part 1. w/ Shany Bolte

    On this episode we travel to Havana, Cuba!! We met Shany, a Canadian-Haitian student who moved to Cuba for medical school. We dive into her experience living in Cuba, learning Spanish, making friends and being far away from family.

    55 min
  • 12. Ayibobo Paul Beaubrun!

    On this episode, we have a fantastic conversation with the Haitian artist Paul Beaubrun. We dive into the life experiences that influenced his music — experiences such as growing up in the incredibly artistic Grammy nominated Boukman Eksperyans family, fleeing Haiti when he was a teenager due to political reasons, getting accustomed to American culture, and balancing life as a father and musician.

    UPCOMING SHOW!! 
    Mercury Lounge- NYC
    NOV 7TH, 2019, 9:30 P.M.
    217 E Houston St, New York, NY 10002

    https://www.paulbeaubrun.com/

    39 min
  • 11. Alo Sabrina Grandchamps Brockman

    In this episode, we have a great conversation with Sabrina Grandchamps Brockman, owner of the Haitian restaurant Grandchamps, located in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn. Along with her husband, chef Shawn, they run this oasis of Haitian cuisine where people like us, can get a taste of Haiti and feel at home.
    She talks about her career path; the benefits of having a day job while running a business; the origin of Grandchamps; how she manages motherhood while having a professional career and running 2 restaurants; interracial marriage;  And the surprising fact about her Chinese grandfather.

    Make Grandchamps your new favorite restaurant.
    197 Patchen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

    718-484-4880
    Wed-Sun: 11a - 10p
    Mon & Tues: Closed
    http://www.grandchamps.nyc/
    https://www.instagram.com/grandchampsbk/

    1 hr 8 min
  • 10. Celebrating Episode 10 with Lyse Pamphile

    We finally reached episode TEN!!! We thank all of you for joining us on this journey! 
    On this episode we're joined by Wolf's sister, Lyse Pamphile, who is a business consultant.  Lyse turns everyday people into entrepreneurs by helping them with business plans and strategies.

    1 hr 12 min
  • 9. Divine Number Nine ft. Riva Nyri Précil

    On our 9th episode, we have a very fun and light conversation with Riva Nyri Precil, who is a Haitian-American singer, dancer, and author. We discuss the path that lead her to become the artist she is today. We also got into love, life, astrology, music, and Haitian culture.

    You can find her latest album "Ayiti nan Kay la" on Itunes, Spotify, Tidal, where ever music lives.
    Visit her website: https://lovenyri.format.com/
    Instagram: @Riva.nyri

    Intro and Outro song: 
    Ayiti Nan Kay La
    Album: Ayiti Nan Kay La 
    ℗ 2019 Monvelyno Alexis 

    1 hr 17 min

About Alo Alo

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Alo Alo is a show about two young Haitian immigrants and their stories on how they are navigating beyond their motherland. Join us as we dive into topics ranging from career, dating, sex, travel,…