Born in Guadeloupe, he was always interested and fascinated by music. More disctinctly, by audiovisual world, in general.
Surrounded by his Dj friends, he was spontaneously drawn to this univers, since early 90’s.
In 1993. He beggins by « mixing » firstly, for family parties, birthday parties, weddings, private and religious parties.
In 1993. He beggins by « mixing » firstly, for family parties, birthday parties, weddings, private and religious parties.
In December 1997. He took part in the first Disc-Jockey Battle in Guadeloup, and finish at the third place (out of 22 entrants).
This challenge gave him the opportunity to travel to Amiens (France) in May 1998, for the music and caribbean culture festival.
He dedicates his following years, to this studies (BTS audiovisual, Deug Arts Cinéma option and a licence in Cinéma.
However, his desire to « mix » is omnipresent. He snaps up all opportunities, he gets « to mix » in Paris : K-One Production, Titine & ses Comboches, Private events…
In Province, we will mention, Panik 97 association from Bordeaux, wich offers a well established Carnival, rich in sound and color during 5 years, all over mainland France.
Since February 14th 2004 Fano « mixes » for the Kalbass Association based in Paris. They are making a tremendous job by promoting, the Franco-Caribbean Culture : Thème parties, stands, outings, etc… in various and famous venues such as : - Le Grand Rex, Planet Hollywood (Champs Elysées), l’Elysée Montmartre, Péniche Concorde Atlantique, La Galerie etc…
Till this day, he remains well known and established in the capital, working in all Kalbass association main events :
Beach party, « Reopening » party, Carnival party, Christmas party.
Dlokoko association requires his services for specific events, still strongly punctuated with a « lokal » touch reaching a very recepture public.
On the international scene,
The most attractive and appealing remains the « Caresses des iles » parties in New york.
The interbreeding and and the diversity of music types tranform those venues to real forums to encounter welcome and embrace the music.
This way, the afro-caribbean music is promoted and popularised, making it a true success.
On the Guadeloupe scene,
The bik kreyol is, without a contest, the very first stage, that gave him his big break. An opportunity where he could express himself freely.
Even if, his popularity has grown, and has been in demand to perform in different places.
His gratitude will always go to the Bik, omnipresent in his mind.
There is a very rexlaxed and pleasant atmosphere where you can unwind. The place has a « roots » feel to it !
Even if, Fano doesn’t want to use the word « overloaded » (surbooking ).
Fano is not a man of leisure :
Bik kréyol, l’Instant, le Blue Night, Dimi’s social events (« Amnézia au Bik », « Tentation au blue night »)
The 1001 bulles, Rêve bleu, Wok line, Black Jewels, Madras Café, Piscine Café, receptions…
In a word, « on pakèt biten » (quite a lot of things !) and evey time, it’s a « different vibe ».
With reference to the « 25/30 years » Celebrations, let’s mention the Foly’s night at l’Instant and Golden Nignt (Parties signed Mr Tutur).
And ultimately – This very new concept in Guadeloupe, very fashionable and in demand.
With it’s original and prestigious organization : Le Carré Blanc ! (The white square). Different venues : Golf des Abymes, Stade des Abymes ;
People says : « the best is yet come »
Throughout his productive and rewarding adventure, let’s reminisce two points :
« his serious and humility »
He simply found his way, throw life.
« Without music, life would have been a mistake ». This quote, From Friedrich Nietzsche, relects perfectly Fano’s philosophy and Spirit.
In Summary
Specialities : All types of music
An Afro-Caribbean basis (Zouk, Soca, Jump-up, reaggae, Ragga, Dance-Hall, Coupé-décalé, Kuduro, Salsa, Merengue, Reggaeton…)
An opening to the world (House, hip-Hop, Rn’b, House, Rock, Rap, Crunk, Pop…)
1994 - Make his beginnings as a disc jockey in family. Get together and family events : Christenings, communions, birthdays, Christmas and New year’s celebrations.
1995 - Set up a « Mobile disco » with DJ Skot. We furroned Gudeloupe and were present in all Type of events. »
December 1997 - First DJ contest in Guadeloupe. Reaches to the Third place out of 22 entrants .
May 1998 - Files to Amiens ( France) to take part in the carribbean Art and Music festival.
October 1999 - In paris to futher his studies in audiovisual :
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BTS Audiovisual
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Deug Arts (option Cinema/film)
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Licence of Cinema
April 2002 – Begenning of his DJ Appearance in Paris : K.one production, Le Grillontin, le Cabaret, Sauvage…, « Titine et ses Comboches », TNT…
From 2003 ‘till 2006 – DJ for Panik association, Investigator of the biggest west-indian carnival in province.
Since 2004 – DJ resident (in charge) for the Kalbass association in Paris : le Wagg, le Hard-Rock Café, l’Elysée Montmartre, le Planet Hollywood, le grand Rex, le Chalet de la Porte Jaune…
Since 2004 – DJ for Dlokoko association in Paris : Seven Spirit, Le divan du Monde, La scène Bastille…
Since 2004 – DJ in the Cabaret Restaurant : Le Bik Kréyol (Baie-Mahault – Guadeloupe)
From 2005 ‘till 2007 – DJ For red Carpet Functions (Domaine de Valombreuse, Guadeloupe).
From 2006 ‘till 2007 – DJ Two main events : The New land years held in WTC (Guadeloupe).
Since 2005 – For selective and special events :
Organizes DJ performances for : - The Bel Concept ( Domaine de valombreuse, WTC, Le People, La Piscine Café…)
-Black Jewell, Black Purple, Amnézia, Wok line, Moun Gwadloup, Foly’s Night.
In differentes venues such as : la Kaza, l’Instant, Le Cabaret.
Rural Dinner Parties (déjeuners-Champêtres) : la Totale, RFO, « Les Rousseau »…
From 2008 to 2013 – DJ Resident (in Charge) for the « Blue-Night » ( Nifht club in Morne Vergain, Guadeloupe) : Swaré pou swé, Caribbean Dream, Bulles de rêve, Ti-bête.com…)
Since 2008 – DJ resident for The « Carré Blanc » events (Ô Bô ravin’ la, stade des Abymes, Ferme Ti-bou, An ba Banbou la, Pierre & Vacances, Villa Espiand, La Kaza…)
July 2009 – Member of The Jury for the DJ competition, co-ordinated by The International Zouk Festival (F.I.Z)
Since May 2010 – Dj the « Caresse des îles » parties : Set up in New-york and is a member of The Zoukalicious DJ’s Collective.