Roberto Martino hit by glass during performance
- Official Statement by Martino Family -

Saturday Sept. 12’s Harmonik and Tvice party at the Ramada in Miami did not have a happy ending. According to an eyewitness who was at the party. Around 3:40 am while T-vice was performing, Roberto was hit by a flying glass on the face and bled unconsciously as he was led away to an ambulance. According to our sources, as T-vice was performing, someone from the audience, not too far from the stage threw the glass, and it landed on Roberto’s face and broke into many pieces.

Roberto started to bleed instantly. Reynaldo saw the person who threw the glass, but he said he could have walked over and catch him, but he said he had to make a quick decision on whether to go for the person who threw the bottle or attend to his bleeding brother…he chose the latter…Roberto was taken back stage and he continued to bleed, he was given an ice pack and as he tried to get up he alerted everyone that he head was getting light and that when an ambulance as called and he was taken to the ambulance for immediate care.

It is still unclear as to who threw the glass and the reason behind the act. Since the person was hidden among the crowd, it was very difficult to identify the individual, even though many people saw that individual throw the glass toward Roberto.... (Read familly statement below)

Most of you are aware of the situation which transpired on Saturday, September 12, 2009 at the Ramada Hotel in Sunny Isles. Those of you who are not aware, a Cocktail glass was thrown onto the stage as T-Vice was finishing up their set and hit Roberto on the head. Immediately 911 were dispatched, the party ended and the ambulance took Roberto to the hospital for further assessment. Now, resting at home, Roberto and his family are asking for the public’s help.

A substantial monetary reward will be rendered to persons who have valuable information that leads to the arrest of all individuals involved in this incident. Law enforcement officers have been working diligently to solve this violent crime and the Martino family, along with the Police Department is asking for a unified force by the community in helping bring justice to light.

Surrounded by family and friends, Roberto is recovering well but the fact remains that a crime was committed and the criminal at large must be held accountable for his or her actions.

As a unified force, fans have continued to say how their safety has declined during compromising situations at clubs around the U.S., now is the time to act on our words and help crack down on these dangerous thugs, in hopes of taking a stand for the entire Haitian Music Industry.

Those who have any valuable information, and any witnesses to this malicious act please email tvicesejazzmwen@aol.com or call 305-519-7676.

Only serious eye witnesses with factual reports that will lead to an arrest will be accepted.

The Martino Family as a whole agrees that these heinous acts against musicians who are only doing their jobs as Ambassadors of Haitian Music throughout the world, will not and cannot be tolerated, therefore please make sure that as fans and as members of the media, this message is spread throughout emails, web board forums, threads, Facebook, My Space, radio stations, as well as television stations.

We thank you for the continued prayers and well wishes and we trust that those involved will be apprehended very soon with your help.


The Martino Family & T-Vice Management