{"id":134823,"date":"2026-02-16T03:45:10","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T03:45:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/134823\/"},"modified":"2026-02-16T03:45:10","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T03:45:10","slug":"arly-larivieres-konpa-symphony-at-msg-tugs-at-fans-hearts-on-valentines-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/134823\/","title":{"rendered":"\u00a0Arly Larivi\u00e8re\u2019s konpa symphony at MSG tugs at fans\u2019 hearts on Valentine\u2019s Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t\t\t\tOverview:<\/p>\n<p>Nu Look\u2019s Valentine\u2019s Day symphony concert at The Theatre Madison Square Garden brought generations of Haitian fans together for a celebration of konpa. Band leader Arly Larivi\u00e8re brought in featured guest Wyclef Jean to the arena performance that drew fans across age ranges.<\/p>\n<p>NEW YORK \u2014 Even before Nu Look arrived at Madison Square Garden to deliver its konpa symphony show on Valentine\u2019s Day, fans were already hype about the event\u2019s uniqueness. Eager to see maestro Arly Lariviere on stage, hundreds discussed going to the show.<\/p>\n<p>On <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/share\/p\/17KK9KXCRd\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook<\/a>, Cassie Joseph commented on Nulook\u2019s post, \u201cWe making history tomorrow night pa kite yo vin di ou Nulook.\u201d On <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DUx8RmqjtGO\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram<\/a>, user @reineofnyc writes, \u201cKing Arly, thank you for sharing your incredible gift of music with the Haitian community. Your talent, passion, and electrifying stage presence truly made the night unforgettable. We can\u2019t wait to see you again.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Once the show kicked off, experiencing the music proved to be an indelible moment for those who made it to the 3,000-capacity Infosys Theater of the world famous venue. Dressed in evening gowns and suits, fans across all age groups \u2014 including many in their 70s not usually seen at regular nightclub bals \u2014 trotted to Manhattan for the experience.<\/p>\n<p>Even then, some latecomers lined up at the box office to buy tickets, which by then were selling between $300 to $500 per seat.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Inside, the concert goers cheered and whoooee as Larivi\u00e8re belted out a bolero-style musical tribute to his father and welcomed Wyclef Jean as a special guest. They shouted out lyrics with Larivi\u00e8re as well when he crooned his signature love songs, running up to the pit to record on their phones and dance.<\/p>\n<p>Here are a few images from inside the theater.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/DSC03526.jpg\" alt=\"Arly Larivi\u00e8re raises his microphone during his performance at the Infosys Theatre in Madison Square Garden on Saturday, February 14, 2026, in Manhattan. Photo by Fredner Cayemitte \/ The Haitian Times.&#10;\" class=\"wp-image-251256\"  \/>Arly Larivi\u00e8re raises his microphone during his performance at the Infosys Theatre in Madison Square Garden on Saturday, February 14, 2026, in Manhattan. Photo by Fredner Cayemitte \/ The Haitian Times.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/DSC03531.jpg\" alt=\"The stage fills with theatrical fog during Nu Look\u2019s performance at the Infosys Theatre in Madison Square Garden on Saturday, February 14, 2026, in Manhattan. Photo by Fredner Cayemitte \/ The Haitian Times.&#10;\" class=\"wp-image-251257\"  \/>The stage fills with theatrical fog during Nu Look\u2019s performance at the Infosys Theatre in Madison Square Garden on Saturday, February 14, 2026, in Manhattan. Photo by Fredner Cayemitte \/ The Haitian Times.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/CE_03738.jpg\" alt=\"The audience rejoices at the Infosys Theatre in Madison Square Garden on Saturday, February 14, 2026, in Manhattan. Photo by Fredner Cayemitte \/ The Haitian Times.&#10;\" class=\"wp-image-251258\"  \/>The audience rejoices at the Infosys Theatre in Madison Square Garden on Saturday, February 14, 2026, in Manhattan. Photo by Fredner Cayemitte \/ The Haitian Times.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/CE_03742.jpg\" alt=\"The room fills with cheers and applause at the Infosys Theatre in Madison Square Garden on Saturday, February 14, 2026, in Manhattan. Photo by Fredner Cayemitte \/ The Haitian Times.&#10;\" class=\"wp-image-251259\"  \/>The room fills with cheers and applause at the Infosys Theatre in Madison Square Garden on Saturday, February 14, 2026, in Manhattan. Photo by Fredner Cayemitte \/ The Haitian Times.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/CE_03755.jpg\" alt=\"Nu Look maestro Arly Larivi\u00e8re addresses the audience at the Infosys Theatre in Madison Square Garden on Saturday, February 14, 2026, in Manhattan. Photo by Fredner Cayemitte \/ The Haitian Times \" class=\"wp-image-251260\"  \/>Nu Look maestro Arly Larivi\u00e8re addresses the audience at the Infosys Theatre in Madison Square Garden on Saturday, February 14, 2026, in Manhattan. Photo by Fredner Cayemitte \/ The Haitian Times <\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/CE_03751.jpg\" alt=\"The crowd sings along with Nu Look maestro Arly Larivi\u00e8re as he points the microphone towards the audience at the Infosys Theatre in Madison Square Garden on Saturday, February 14, 2026, in Manhattan. Photo by Fredner Cayemitte \/ The Haitian Times &#10;\" class=\"wp-image-251262\"  \/>The crowd sings along with Nu Look maestro Arly Larivi\u00e8re as he points the microphone towards the audience at the Infosys Theatre in Madison Square Garden on Saturday, February 14, 2026, in Manhattan. Photo by Fredner Cayemitte \/ The Haitian Times <\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/CE_03740-2.jpg\" alt=\"Fans record Nu Look\u2019s show at the Infosys Theatre in Madison Square Garden on Saturday, February 14, 2026, in Manhattan. Photo by Fredner Cayemitte \/ The Haitian Times &#10;\" class=\"wp-image-251263\"  \/>Fans record Nu Look\u2019s show at the Infosys Theatre in Madison Square Garden on Saturday, February 14, 2026, in Manhattan. 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