Haitians across South Florida will honor a native tradition and spirituality as they celebrate the island nation’s annual Fèt ...
Emerante de Pradines was a Haitian singer, dancer and folklorist who became the first person from her country to sign a record deal. She was dedicated to de-demonising vodou music and folklore and ...
Only ten days ago, I was teaching students at the CEMUCHCA Institute of Music in Cap Haitian, having just returned from helping gifted young musicians in the small town of Marmelade in the Artibonite ...
Haitian Heritage Month, Michaël Brun, Michaël Brun BAYO, BAYO Barclays Center, Haitian music, Haitian Konpa theGrio.com This Haitian Heritage Month, we’re highlighting Haitian Konpa with producer ...
Cécile McLorin Salvant never intended to release the songs on her new album, "Oh Snap." Her work has explored Haitian folk ...
For 70 years, konpa music rivalries have divided fans and packed dance halls. Here’s a look back at the biggest feuds.
In his album “Some Days I’m Good, Some Days I’m Not,” Philly-born music artist, Fridayy, honors his Haitian heritage and gives fans a taste of Haitian Konpa. Today, producer and artist Fridayy ...
While most of us in Miami have grown up on a steady stream of Cuban fare, the delights and taste infusions of Haitian food are harder to come by. That’s a shame, because a good Haitian meal has many ...
*Refers to the latest 2 years of omaha.com stories. Cancel anytime. PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Woodberson Seïde held his stepsister's hand as they walked through Haiti’s capital on their way to an ...
Soft tunes float from the D.J. booth at Lakou in Little Haiti, setting the rhythm for a laid-back October weekend night. One by one, patrons wander in — some linger over cocktai ...
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Woodberson Seïde held his stepsister's hand as they walked through Haiti’s capital on their way to an after-school music program. They avoided cars, motorcycles, and territory ...