Born into a family steeped in culture and the arts, Rony Théophile grew up in a world where music and dance were central. At the age of 12, he joined the La Brisante folk ballet troupe and performed with the Martinique ballets directed by Loulou Bralaville. At 16, he won the Oscar du Premier Souffle and published his first book of poems, Freedom.
He went to Paris to study paramedics, but at the same time embarked on an artistic career. He joined the La Brisquante troupe in Paris, which opened the door to television on TF1. He trained as a dancer and worked with leading Guadeloupean biguine figures such as Moune de Rivel, Jobby Valente and Gérard Lavigny.
In 1990, he moved to New York to study gospel and joined the choir directed by Anita Bower as second soloist. He discovered the new generation of compas with the group Phantom's and recorded the album Pa Bougéwhich was a huge success. He represented Haiti at the Festival de la Francophonie in 1996, winning prizes for best male vocal performance and best stage performance. Two years later, he was crowned best male voice at the Haitian Music Award at Brooklyn College.
Always curious about world cultures, he explored the traditions of the Congo, Senegal and Brazil. In Haiti, he deepened his knowledge of local music with the group Phantom's. He has taken part in several major events, including the 20ᵉ anniversary of the magazine Essen's and the commemoration of Martin Luther King, where he performed a requiem in French in Central Park.
In 1999, he embarked on a solo career, making the biguine his musical emblem. His first live album, Emotionwon him a prize from the SACEM. In 2008, he was awarded the gold medal of the Conservatoire du Patrimoine Culturel de la Guadeloupe, and in 2009, the Palmes d'Argent de l'Encouragement Public. He then went on to release a string of albums (Lakaz, Caribbean Heart), tours (Tunisia, Paris, Guadeloupe) and festivals (Tropique en Fête Festival, Nuits Tropicales at the Zenith).
As well as music, he is dedicated to defending Guadeloupe's heritage, particularly through the carnival, traditional costumes and gastronomy. Passionate about the significance of Guadeloupean headdresses, he highlights the heritage of his grandmother, Arsène Olimé Théophile. He has been vice-president of the Association des Cuisinières de la Guadeloupe for more than 15 years, campaigning for the recognition of Guadeloupean cooks.
ssance of local gastronomy.
In 2015, he published a book-album on the Guadeloupe carnival, Guadeloupe Carnival Chroniclepublished by Nestor and Le Harmattan.
Rony Théophile is at the forefront of stage with a new single explosive qsonje", which is designed forr the 18 aApril 2025this opus promises to thrill fans of authentic music.ntics.
From thee 7 May 2025he will begin a new tour which will kick off at the Palais des Sports in G0osier and promises to be a memorable one.
