May 20, 2004 UPDATE ON TABOU COMBO'S UPCOMING ALBUM The members of Tabou Combo are hard at work preparing the tracks for their new upcoming album entitled "OBLIGACION." No date has been set for the release of the album, but it will most certainly be out by the end of the year. The band is aware that new material is way overdue, as their last album was released over three years ago. The new album should have a different feel to it due to the recent integration of young musicians in the band. However, the hard percussion beat, the infectuous rhythm, and the catchy melodies that Tabou's fans have come to expect should still be present. Meanwhile the musicians are asking for a little bit more patience, as they work on completing the album which is guaranteed to satisfy both fans and non-fans alike. Please, keep checking this site for updates.
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May 20, 2004
TABOU COMBO: NEW FACES, NEW LOOK If you've been to a Tabou Combo's performance lately, you may have noticed some new faces with the band. The newest star among the superstars is drummer Stanley Jean. Stanley joined the band early this year replacing Nau. Formerly of Miel, Stanley is a young, charismatic, and talented drum player who has been receiving much praise for his work with Tabou Combo. With a little bit more experience, Stanley should become one of the best drummers in the Haitian music industry. His addition to the band is definitely a plus. If you haven't seen Stanley play with Tabou yet, make it a priority to see him; he will take your breath away. Another young man who recently joined the Tabou Combo family is guitarist virtuoso Gary Josama. Gary joined Tabou after the departure of Ralph Conde. Gary is one of the best and most experienced guitar players in the Konpa industry. His style is reminiscent of guitar great Elysee Pyroneau, (formerly of Tabou Combo); yet, Gary is different in many ways. He is known for his sheer and powerful guitar technique which compliments very well that of guitar legend, Jean Claude Jean. The combo of Jean Claude Jean and Gary Josama is undoubtedly one of the best in the world of Haitian music, and one that will surely take the band to another level. The two are prepared to unleash their music maddness upon the world in the upcoming TC's record . Apart from Gary and Stanley, Tabou Combo had previously added Joe Montour, a young vocalist . Joe has been a member of Tabou Combo for nearly two years now doing background vocal. With a good voice, strong stage presence, and lot of charisma, the young singer has brought much needed enthusiasm and energy to the front line of the band. It is to be noted that Joe is very good rapper as well. Also, joining the band is Donald Charlot, a superb keyboard player who has taken over for Dany Lebeau who left to pursue a solo career in the American music industry. The members of Tabou Combo also welcome back legendary bassist, Yves Abel. After brief stints with Les Skah-Shah and New York All Stars, Yves has returned to the band that made him a star. Yves had previously played with Tabou Combo for over ten years participating on some of the band's most popular records.Yves is probably the best and the most sought after bass player in the Haitian music industry. & INTRODUCING THE NEW TABOU COMBO If you've been to a Tabou Combo's performance lately, you may have noticed a lot of personnel changes in the band. In fact, during the last three years the band