Raoul Denis Jr., born on June 22, 1958, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, is a distinguished composer, pianist, cellist, and music educator. Hailing from a musically enriched family, he began his musical journey under the tutelage of his mother, internationally acclaimed pianist Micheline Laudun Denis. By age 11, he was studying cello at the Holy Trinity Music School and later expanded his repertoire to include the electronic organ. Denis Jr. co-founded the iconic band Zèklè in the 1980s, revolutionizing the Haitian music scene by blending rock, jazz fusion, and traditional Compas. His collaborations include performances with renowned artists such as Wyclef Jean, Joël and Mushy Widmaier, and Michel Martelly. Beyond performance, he has composed for ballets, co-directed a Creole adaptation of "Starmania," and remains a fervent advocate for music education and intellectual property rights in Haiti. ([opamusic.com](https://opamusic.com/Bios/artist/denis-jr-raoul/?utm_source=openai))