The full title of the original article by Onz Chéry (Haiti era) “The Haitians were legendary Joe Jack, blind musicians, who helped them see the story through songs.” Joseph Jack, known as Joe Jack, passed away in Montreal on April 11, 2025. Cherry writes that he is one of Haiti’s most beloved singers in the 1970s and 1980s, known for his storytelling and musical brilliance.
[. . .]The pianist known as Joe Jack, a blind accordion player, was one of them. [singer Sheila] degraffShe was a kid in the 1970s, so she was my favorite singer. She shared the news with a friend, and the two heard one of Jack’s most famous hits together in the car.Pwofesè Lekòl“Creole for school teachers. “The legends remained, but he was the one who completed his mission,” Degraf said. Haiti era In a telephone interview on April 13th.
“I remembered how enormously talented Joe Jack is. [while listening to the song]Degraf added. I learned once more how big an artist he is. ”
Jack passed away in Montreal on April 11th. His family and loved ones have yet to announce the cause of his death. He was 88 years old.
With the death of the Haitian Compa singer, many artists and fans have left fans of the older generation heavy. Jack was a sense of the Haitian music scene in the 1970s and 1980s. His music was often played on the radio, captivating young women and men with his soothing voice and heartfelt lyrics. He often spoke subtle things that resonated with the audience. [. . .]
From death to death to Haiti
Jack is from Gonives, the capital of the Artibonite division. He moved to Boston in 1955 and attended Perkins School for the blind. In Boston, Jack, who was depressed due to many difficulties, including suffering from racism and breaking up with his mother’s stepfather, attempted to commit suicide by drinking four razor blades, according to his autobiography.
After returning to Haiti, Jacques taught English at Ecole Saint-Vicent, a school for children with disabilities, and in 1965 he recorded French for his first song, Les Quatres Claus, “The For Bells.” He later moved to Montreal in the 1980s. [. . .]
See for the complete story https://haitiantimes.com/2025/04/16/joe-jack-joseph-jacques/
Also please refer to https://lenouvelliste.com/en/article/255195/joe-jack-bows-out
