Shedly Abraham: A Drummer of Remarkable Productivity

On the occasion of the celebration of 70 years of compas, Magik 9 interviewed maestro Shedly Abraham, a renowned musician who has left his mark on this musical genre, which is a symbol of Haitian identity. Here’s a look back at the career of this drummer, who began making music from a very young age.

John Smith Justin
13 Aug 2025 — Lecture : 2 min.

The son of Raphael Abraham, a musician with the group Tropicana, Shedly Abraham built his musical career alongside several musicians and singers who have since become famous in the music world. The Cap-Haïtien native began his career in church before joining the group Lakòl, founded in his hometown with several singers, including Arly Larivière.

Passionate and energetic, his love for drums developed under his father’s influence, after witnessing a performance by a former Tropicana drummer. “My father

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