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Riva Nyri Précil

Musician and Artist

Riva Nyri Précil WAS Born in Brooklyn but raised in Haiti. Riva Nyri Précil was exposed to traditional Haitian music and culture, which greatly influenced her eclectic music and fashion palette. She studied under some of Haiti’s greatest artists, dancers, actors, and musicians. A singer, songwriter, Haitian folkloric dancer and choreographer, jeweler, artist and children’s book author, Riva performs in various forums and venues around the world.

Her 2015 debut solo album, Perle De Culture (Pearl of Culture) includes a fusion of traditional Haitian songs, soul, R&B and jazz elements. Riva graduated high school at LaGuardia High School for Performing Arts in New York and has a bachelor’s degree in Music Therapy from Loyola University in New Orleans.

She now lives in Brooklyn, New York with her husband and bandmate Monvelyno and daughter Loa, where she teaches Haitian dance classes (Tout Se Pa), performs regularly with her band Bohio Music, paints and sells handmade jewelry and altar art. Her latest projects “Ayiti Nan Kay La” was released in April of 2019.