Haitian music legend Yves Fanfan Joseph on konpa’s evolution
Overview: Haitian music legend Jean Yves “Fanfan” Joseph walks us by way of konpa’s evolution, from its beginning in Haiti […]
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Haiti celebrates 234 years of Bois Caïman with music, heritage exhibition
Overview: Haiti marked Aug. 14 as a public vacation for the primary time, commemorating the 234th anniversary of the Bois
Jacmel celebrates 327 years of history with a cultural fusion of music, art and tradition
Overview: Jacmel marked its 327th anniversary with a month stuffed with actions, together with parades, dance performances, and a tribute
Rasin Okan reclaims Haitian roots music with debut album ‘Jou Ma Lonje’
Overview: Rasin Okan, Brooklyn’s solely rasin sèch band, launched its first album, Jou Ma Lonje, on July 19. Cultural employee
BAYO turns Barclays Center into a celebration of Haitian music and culture
Overview: Michael Brun’s BAYO turned Barclays Heart right into a showcase of Haitian music and tradition, that includes performances from
Haitians commemorate Good Friday with prayer, procession and rara music | PHOTOS
Overview: Pictures and movies of Good Friday celebrations in Cap-Haïtien, Fort-Liberté, Gonaïves and Port-au-Prince. The pictures depict Good Friday processions
Haitians mourn the death of Joe Jack, the blind musician who made them see stories through his music
Overview: Former star singer Joseph Jacques, higher referred to as Joe Jack, died in Montréal on April 11, 2025, at
Jacmel marks 33 years of National Carnival with a spectacular showcase of top-tier performances, music, and dance talent
JACMEL, HAITI — Jacmel’s thirty third annual carnival drew 1000’s to the southeastern coastal metropolis on Sunday, Feb. 23, underneath
Zen Ayiti: A two-day escape with spiritual artifacts, yoga, organic food and roots music in Port-au-Prince
Overview: On Feb. 1-2, an initiative led by Vodou chief Vélina Elysée Charlier and Laetitia Brandt, known as “Zen Ayiti”—an
Haitian Artists Captivate Fans with a Stellar Year of Music
Overview: A curated record of the highest Haitian albums launched in 2024, showcasing the creativity and variety of Haitian artists