In the late 70s the group became known in various clubs of Queens and Brooklyn thanks to the substantial Haitian community there . In 1980 they made their first international tour . In 1996 , they performed at the 1996 Summer Olympics opening ceremony in Atlanta . In 1997 , the band represented Haiti in the first World Creole Music Festival in Dominica . Throughout their tours in Guadeloupe in 2003 in France , Canada and the United States , the Magnum Band participated in the promotion of Haitian compas , and strengthened its footprint . The group celebrated its thirtieth anniversary in June 2006 . The Haitian compas style interpreted by Magnum Band can be categorised as " old school "
1996 Summer Olympics opening ceremony
1996 Summer Olympics opening ceremony
Magnum Band