Manno Beats - Topic

Manno Beats is a Grammy-nominated and multi-award-winning musician, composer, creative director, and producer hailing from Cap-Haitien, Haiti. He is known for creating the Afro Hybrid genre, a distinct sound that combines traditional Haitian melodies with modern compositions and eclectic instrumentation.

Since 2009, Manno Beats has used his music to unite people and celebrate their shared heritage with his complex rhythms and heady melodies. As an ambassador for diasporic harmony, he inspires others to embrace their own identities while finding common ground with others.

Manno Beats has earned numerous accolades for his work, including two Afrima awards in Nigeria in 2019 Best African act in the diaspora and Best African duo or group in African Electro for his collaboration with Afrotronix and Vox Sambou on the song "Akouna." This acclaimed track showcases the versatility and creativity of the Afro Hybrid genre, which has been praised for promoting cultural exchange and unity.

In 2022, he was nominated for a Latin Grammy award for Best Alternative Album for his collaboration with Afro-Andean Funk.