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Haitian-Canadian Artist Jowee BasH! Unveils Genre-Defying Album "sMiLes"

1/12/2026

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Haitian-Canadian artist Jowee BasH! Omicil discusses his new album "sMiLes" in an interview with Jennifer Ben Brahim on arts24.
The album blends jazz with Creole traditions, gospel, hip-hop, and voodoo rhythms.
Omicil has collaborated with André 3000 and Tony Allen.
He describes "sMiLes" as a response to Haiti's current political and social turmoil.
The album reflects influences from Abbey Lincoln and Miles Davis.

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Story summary

Haitian-Canadian artist Jowee BasH! Omicil discusses his new album "sMiLes" in an interview with Jennifer Ben Brahim on arts24.
The album blends jazz with Creole traditions, gospel, hip-hop, and voodoo rhythms.
Omicil has collaborated with André 3000 and Tony Allen.
He describes "sMiLes" as a response to Haiti's current political and social turmoil.
The album reflects influences from Abbey Lincoln and Miles Davis.