Fabrice Rouzier
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Port-au-Prince, Haiti
Fabrice Rouzier | |
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| Also known as | Ti Wouzye |
| Born | March 6, 1967 Port-au-Prince, Haiti |
| Genres | Twoubadou, Compas |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, producer, marketing manager |
| Instrument(s) | Keyboardist, Pianist, Accordion |
| Years active | 1984–present |
| Labels | Rhythm & Harmony Records |
Fabrice Rouzier is a Haitian pianist, producer, and entrepreneur who has been in the Haitian music industry for more than 20 years.
Fabrice Rouzier was born in Hôpital du Canapé-Vert in Port-au-Prince. He has lived in Bois Moquette, where he has a recording studio. He currently resides in Pétion-Ville, where he has spent most of his life.[1]
Musical career
Fabrice Rouzier began playing piano with his aunt Marguerite Borno at the age of four. By 1984, he was playing and recording with musicians and producers including Hans Peters, Bobby Denis, and Patrick Dejean . He started his career in the early 80's and in 1986, he joined, Keke Belizaire, Mano Obas, Choupite Jacquette and other musicians to launch the musical band, Mizik Mizik. The band has released the classic albums, "Blakawout"(Blackout) in 2001 and "Paradi nan Lanfè"(Paradise in Hell) in 2008. Rouzier is also the master producer of the "Haiti Troubadours" CD series.