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Paul Beaubrun

Paul Beaubrun

Thursday, September 10
7:30 p.m. in Stewart Theatre
$30-35 | $25 Faculty/Staff | $10 NC State Students

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Kick off the mainstage season with Paul Beaubrun, whose signature Haitian Vodou electric blues style takes listeners on a mesmerizing musical journey.

Born and raised in Port-au-Prince, the son of two founders of the Grammy-nominated band Boukman Eksperyans, Paul Beaubrun is an exceptional Haitian singer and guitarist. Drawing on his rich cultural heritage, he seamlessly weaves together elements of Haitian Creole, French and English, creating a musical tapestry that reflects the diverse influences that have shaped his artistic vision.

Pre-Show Artist Talk

Join us in Stewart Theatre before the show for a conversation with Paul about his career, inspirations and artistic vision.

“joyful and ecstatic…steeped in the sounds of rock and reggae and punctuated with Haitian drums and rhythms.” 

NPR

Paul has been a touring member of the world-renowned band Arcade Fire since 2022, and has performed with artists Sheryl Crow, Jackson Browne, Lauryn Hill and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band. Don’t miss Paul Beaubrun’s Stewart Theatre debut.

Fun fact: We presented his parents band, Boukman Eksperyans, in Stewart Theatre in 1994.

Paul Beaubrun lays on his back in the grass with his locs and arms reaching out around him. He looks up at the camera through sunglasses. Photo by Cuba Tornado.
Paul’s fourth studio album, Limyè A La, translates to “The Light Within.” Photo by Cuba Tornado.

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