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CaRiMi
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CaRiMi

CaRiMi (often styled Carimi) is a Haitian konpa band founded on July 20, 2001. The group is best known for its core trio: Carlo Vieux, Richard Cavé, and Mickael Guirand. The name “CaRiMi” comes from combining the first two letters of the m…

Biography

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CaRiMi (often styled Carimi) is a Haitian konpa band founded on July 20, 2001. The group is best known for its core trio: Carlo Vieux, Richard Cavé, and Mickael Guirand. The name “CaRiMi” comes from combining the first two letters of the members' first names (Carlo, Richard, Mickael). The band became one of the most influential konpa acts of the 2000s, known for modern production, stadium-level concerts, and a catalog of era-defining hits.

Career & Milestones:
CaRiMi rose from early-2000s success into a global Haitian diaspora phenomenon, touring widely and dominating the Haitian Music Industry (HMI) conversation for over a decade. The group's original run ended in 2016, after which members pursued new projects—most notably Kaï (linked to Richard Cavé) and VAYB (linked to Mickael Guirand).

Major Releases:
  • Bang Bang (2001)
  • Poze Aki (2002)
  • Nasty Biznis (2004)
  • Are U Ready? (2006)
  • Buzz (2009)
  • Invasion (2013)
  • Kite m' cho (2016)
Known For:
Modernizing konpa for the 2000s generation, signature melodies, high-demand live shows, and a major role in shaping Haitian diaspora concert culture.
Awards / Achievements:
Frequently cited for top-chart impact and international visibility within the konpa ecosystem (formal award details vary by source).
Collaborations:
Collaborations vary by album era and live band lineup; associated with the broader konpa network and diaspora stages.

Discography

Albums & songs

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