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Sebon! the Musician
 Sebon! has played classical guitar and flute and composed music since his childhood in Haiti, and has formally studied West African drumming with André Crosby of Trinidad, Lizie Tra-Bi and Eric Bli-Bi of Ivory Coast, and Wade Peterson of San Francisco as well as other African masters. His virtuosity encompasses traditional Caribbean and West African as well as classical and jazz forms and styles, which delights and enthralls audiences everywhere with unexpected visceral and evocative listening experiences.
In 1985, with Haitian dancer, percussionist, and choreographer Yves "Boulou" Bertrand, he founded the band KAZAK. KAZAK's unique fusion of "Rasin" (Haitian Roots music), jazz, political commentary, and electric stage presence led it to be voted "Best Haitian Band" in the Miami New Times for three consecutive years, as well as garnering awards for its educational programs. Sebon!'s current band, "Mundo Vibe", continues this tradition of excitement and excellence.
Sebon! has also worked as a soloist with world-renowned musicians Don Cherry, Nana Vasconselos, and the Urban Bush Women, and is a featured vocalist and performer on two CDs, Kafrik's "Sou Do Ras La" and "Caribbean Percussion Traditions in Miami", a compilation released in 1999 by the Historical Museum of Southern Florida.
Sebon! teaches West African drum technique at the University Center for the Performing Arts in Davie, FL, and for The Miami Light Project and the Design and Architecture Senior High School in Miami.
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