Michou/The Earthman Experience Featuring DJ Hard Hittin Harry

THE EARTHMAN EXPERIENCE consists of Richard "Earthman" Laurent on lead vocals, congas, guitar, and keyboards, DJ Hard Hittin Harry on turntables, Shayshahn “Phearnone” MacPhearson on violin, Shaun Kelly and Senfu on percussion. The collective presents a fantastic blend of Afrobeat, World Music, Tribal House rhythms with a heavy accent on djembe drumming. Throw in a LIVE DJ (Hard Hittin Harry) and you are truly in for an intoxicating and infectious evening of dance-inspired grooves.

Michou’s Haitian heritage is a source of inspiration in her music and in her mission.  Michou's fans identify with her soulful lyrics and innovative blending of traditional Haitian folklore and propulsive rock pulse with a tribal percussive backbeat.  Fittingly, she describes her music as "PsyCaDeICoSmicSoul" musique.

Michou always knew she wanted to sing, and at age four began her musical training on piano, then learned guitar. She quickly created her own sound and composed a song called "The Look of Love", which became number one for 4 months on CD 101.9, and remained on the air for another two years.

Since her early accomplishments, Michou is still strapped to her guitar, but still uses the piano for composing, honoring her childhood musical foundation.  Michou has played various NYC hot spots like Joe's Pub, the Supper Club and the Knitting Factory and has been the featured artist several times at Soul Village hosted by Eric Roeberson at SOB's. She is now working on a new project to be release at the end 2008.