Riva Nyri Précil is a Haitian-American multidisciplinary artist, singer-songwriter, author, and cultural preservationist known for her fusion of traditional Haitian music with R&B, soul, and jazz.

Background and Career

• Upbringing: Born in Brooklyn, New York, Précil was raised in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, where she performed from a young age. She later returned to New York City to attend the LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts, majoring in vocal performance.
• Education: She holds a bachelor's degree in Music Therapy from Loyola University in New Orleans.
• Artistic Style: Précil's work focuses on elevating and preserving Haitian culture through various mediums. She is widely recognized for combining African roots, American R&B, soul, and jazz in her music.
• Projects: Her notable projects include:
  • Bohio Music: She performs regularly with her band, Bohio Music.
  • Perle De Culture : Her 2015 debut solo album.
  • Ayiti Nan Kay La : An album released in April 2019.
  • Tout Se Pa: She directs this organization, which offers dance education globally.
  • Wearable Altar & Altar Art: She creates jewelry and visual art, positioning Haitian customs as relevant contemporary practices.
  • Author: She is also a published children's book author. 

Recent Activity

As of November 2025, Précil is actively involved in cultural events, notably presenting "Fèt Gede," an event honoring ancestors through traditional Haitian Vodou music and dance, in Brooklyn, New York. She also recently received the FITCE Crystal Globe Award as an Impact Artist representing Haiti.