10 Top Haitian Male Artists Based in Haiti
1. Wanito Artist Rundown: Like an alarm clock that goes off every fifteen minutes, Wanito is tangible reminder that Haiti’s got talent, baby. Handy on
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An Interview With Haitian-American Comedian Success Jr
If you’re Haitian-American, you probably think that your upbringing could be made into a feature-length comedy or a least a series of brief skits. Don’t
Mikaben Fe Lapli Lyrics
Mikaben Fe lapli Lyrics Featuring Kenny Haiti Fèl Fè Lapli, Fè Lapli sou kò mwenJete dlo, oooooo, jete dlo, Oho oh oh Fèl Fè Lapli,
Ralph Boncy discusses his career
Ralph Boncy is a Haitian singer, songwriter, and producer who has made significant contributions to the pop music industry in Haiti. He has had the
Singer Beethova Obas Reflects On His Career In Music
Beethova Obas doesn’t remember absorbing his father’s creative process–he says he was only four years old at the time of his father’s death—but he certainly
Dancer and Choreographer Nayilah Antoine On Making Dancing A Career
Her impressive credits includes being an AfroPunk, Moment Factor, Kerwin Dubois and Dance Africa. She has even had the pleasure of dancing for hip-hop legend
Mikaben MKBN Album Review
Mikaben dons a white shirt and a blue denim hoodie. His eyes are fixated somewhere we’re not allowed to look. Framing his head are some
A Conversation with Filmmaker Krista Saint-Dic
By now, you have probably heard of filmmaker Krista Saint-Dic, and Paper Dreams, a docu-drama that she wrote and directed about the disillusionment of a
Music Veteran Gifrants Gives Us The Goods on Haitian Music.
If Gifrants were talking to someone who just had an inkling about Haitian music, and had to introduce them to recordings that he felt captured
Working in Haiti: Tips and Words of Wisdom from Professionals
But wait, isn’t the earthquake over, and aren’t all the NGO jobs taken or pretty much over? Well, actually, according to Rose L. Jeudy of
Ibi Zoboi: Interview with a Writer
To call writer Ibi Zoboi ‘versatile’ is an understatement. Her pen will write one minute, a short story the next, and a children’s book the
An Interview With Haitian Erotica Novelist Nadine Magloire
More than four decades after she first published her debut novel Le Mal de Vivre [The Agony of Living], Nadine Magloire remains a literary enigma
Mario Delatour: An Interview on Filmmaking
The film business has been a big part of Mario Delatour’s life for a good while now. Born in South America to Haitian parents, Delatour’s
Interview: Haiti’s Radio King Carel Pedre Flexes His Airwaves Muscles
Whether living in Montreal or Toronto, Australia or New York, Miami or New Jersey, and elsewhere—and in different time zones, Haitians on the
Designing Woman Dayanne Danier: An Interview with Bien Abyé's Creator
Dayanne Danier’s line Bien Abyé—spelled her way—is the way to go for you. The collection is made up of well-tailored silhouettes with a definite feminine
An Interview With Actor, Filmmaker and Former Model Reginald Chevalier
Reginald Chevalier is akin to artistic village griot who’s got scraps of wisdom to share in just about every creative field. He knows because he’s
An Interview With Haitian-Canadian Singer Gaya, Part II
Canadian singer of Haitian descent Gaya started off singing back-up for several bands and solo artists on the Canadian scene before striking out on her
An Interview With The Youtuber Behind DXLYN Vlogs
Haitian-American blogger Darksline Policard is the name and voice behind the popular channel DXLYN Vlogs. She’s created a solid platform by tackling subjects are varied
5 Things To Know About Suzana Sampeur, Miss Haiti
Miss Haiti 2016-2017 has been crowned, and her name is Suzana Sampeur. As I announced on my Facebook page recently, the newly-crowned pageant queen was
Chapo Ba: Emerante de Pradines
If the Beaubrun family is the first family of entertainment television, then the de Pradines are their predecessors. Emerante de Pradines, daughter of the legendary
Haiti’s Rhum Barbancourt On Board
Haiti’s very own Rhum Barbancourt will be making its presence known at the 2015 South Beach Food and Wine Festival being held in Miami Beach
Makendy Orcel – First Haiti-Born Winner In 10 Years of Literary Prize
Makendy Orcel, a Haitian-Canadian writer, made history last month by becoming the first Haiti-born writer in 11 years to receive the prestigious Prix Guilloux prize
Misty Jean, The Interview: On the Comeback Trail
When it comes to contemporary Haitian female singers, none are hotter than Misty Jean. Says Boston-based disc jockey DJ Super Duke of , “Before Misty
Haiti History 101: The Haitian Family on the Titanic
Must Haitians be everywhere? Now you know the answer is going to be a resounding yes! Today’s edition of Haiti History 101 takes us to
W ap Konn Jòj and 10 Other Creole Expressions and Sayings
“W ap Konn Jòj!” How many times have you heard that phrase right there—say from your mom, dad, grandpa, or grandma—and wondered, “What?” Other questions
Haitian Music Kreyol La Domination
With love, we should not expect things to be perfect all the times, but when the personality clashes are a regular thing, it’s time to
The Michael Brun Bayo Tour
It started off with a beat, then some thoughtful lyrics came in, followed by a colorful music video, featuring musical cohorts JPerry and Baky. Now,
Rutshelle Victorious Tackles Gender Inequality
Haiti-based singer Rutshelle is using her platform as an artist to bring attention to the state of women in Haiti. Her song “Victorious” and its
Mickael Guirand Vayb Game Over
Album Review: Michael Guirand Vayb Game Over Welcome to another edition of Haitian Music Reviews…in which I review music by a Haitian artist/band/group! This is
Inside The Creative Process and Inside the Mind of Singer Delianov
To get a clear idea of the musical style of New York-based singer Delianov, picture 1990s-styled R&B, with some Haitian pop music crawling in, while
Inside the Mind of Singer Delianov, PART II
Singer Delianov is a big hit with the ladies, especially the ones in New York where he’s based. The singer-songwriter loves to create songs that
Haitian Music – Sherlee Skai Toutouni
Sherlee Skai’s Toutouni (Stark Naked) album definitely lives up to its title. It’s the singer baring her soul, letting us into her world as a
An Interview With The Blogger Behind The Ellery Blog
Travel and wellness blogger Danielle of The Ellery Blog has traveled to parts of Europe, South America, and the Southern United States and she’s chronicled
Haitian Music – Kai Champion
The song cancer gives novel meaning to the term “power duet”. My goodness. We’ve got singer Rutshelle on one side with her molasses-tinged voice, and
An Interview With the Fashion Blogger La Vieille Modele
When you’re looking for something and can’t find it, or you find it but it’s not to your satisfaction, the only thing to do is
Giving Black Boston A Voice in the Digital World
Genevieve Angelique, a member of the Black Boston Come Through podcast crew, is responsible for giving the black community in Boston a voice. The content
Etant Dupain Explores Feminine Condition in Haiti With Madan Sara Film
With his film project Madan Sara, fledgling filmmaker Etant Dupain is hoping to shed light on the historical importance of Haiti’s women to the island’s
An Interview with Singer Mikaben On His Album MKBN
Haiti-based singer Mikaben recently dropped an album that many are calling the best work in his decade-plus career. “I have been following Mika [the singer’s
Malfini Got The World To Look At Haiti Through His Eyes
The word “malfini” is the Haitian Creole equivalent of the word “vulture”. So, the fact that shutterbug Conrad Schutt calls his photography firm Malfini Photography,
Chicago’s Only Haitian Restaurant Kizin Creole
Kizin Creole has the distinction of being Illinois’ only Haitian restaurant. Running the show is Port-au-Prince-born-and-raised Chef Dan, a graduate of National Louis University and
How A Haitian-American Nurse Is Giving Back to Haiti, PART 1
When Haitian-American nurse Patricia “Nurse Patti” Lafontant is not in DC, she’s bound to be found somewhere in Miami. The ER nurse divides her time
American Nurse Patti – Giving Back to Haiti
Kreyolicious: Did you feel any parental pressure to excel? Nurse Patti: Because school was easy, I never really felt pressure to excel, but when I
Comedian Just Gerdy on His Craft
Call him Gerdy. Just Gerdy, okay? But you can also call the comedian who goes by that handle…a model, an actor and keyboard player. Besides
Blogger Tiffany Lohier Uses Blogging To Redefine Haiti’s Image
Blogger Tiffany Lohier has an interesting background. The Haitian-American was born in New York, but was sent to Haiti to live until the age of
Haitian By Popular Demand: The Cultural Movement
You probably have seen Haitian By Popular Demand apparel all over Instagram. Mrs. Kiki and her husband JP are the two entrepreneurs behind the clothing
How Vagesteem – Female Sexuality Education
Baltimore-based Vanessa Geffrard is the founder of Vagesteem, an initiative that, among other things, teaches women how to take care of their bodies, while educating
Vagesteem – Helping Spread Female Sexuality Education
From DC to Atlanta, Vagesteem’s mission to educate women about their bodies, and to address problems and issues about female sexuality, has been drawing crowds
An Interview with Vintage 1804 Fashion Brand Entrepreneur
Entrepreneur Roe Michel found a way to convey all his loves in one brand. The Miami-based businessman is the founder of cultural brand Vintage 1804
Multimedia Journalist Ashley Jae on Creativity
Multimedia journalist Ashley is a Millennial on the move. The reporter-writer-influencer was among a select number of journalists to be invited to the advance screening
Comedy Duo Haitian Husbands Rebrand as James and Jonas
Comedy duo Haitian Husbands has turned a new chapter in their journey as influencers and comedians. The are now going under the moniker James and
Multimedia Journalist Ashley Jae On Haiti
Haitian-American journalist Ashley Jae has been to movie premieres, sports events, press junkets, and lifestyle launches. She’s written for media giant The Daily Beast, the
Auntie Luce’s Talking Paintings by Francie Latour
Writer and journalist Francie Latour took her Haitian-American heritage, the legacy of one of Haiti’s most well-known women of the arts to create Auntie Luce’s
Stones in the Water – Nancy Fenelon
This November is going to be an exciting month for playwright Nancy Fenelon. The Black Lady Theater will launch “Stones in the Water”, a play
Haitian-American Boxer Melissa St. Vil
It’s not hot hard to see how disciplined Melissa St. Vil is, not just as a boxing champion, but as a person. Her sessions with
How To Do A Haitian Accent?
Want to know how to exactly turn all the r’s in the English language into w’s? As in “woom” for “room”? And want to stretch
Interview: Award-Winning Actress Sacha Elie
Sacha Elie keeps a low-profile as a creative, but goodness knows she has enough accomplishments under her manicured nails to make a brag every other
Louis Eugene Roy, 27th President of Haiti
He was elected President of the Republic on April 21, 1930, by the Council of State to organize the legislative and presidential elections. Louis Eugène
Yanick Étienne died.
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Album Review Zenglen No Dead End
Eleven tracks make up No Dead End, and these are all full tracks, no interludes or anything. Each track is loaded with deep grooves and
Haitian-American Youtuber SheisRoyalty alias Adassah
Kreyolicious: How do you think your Haitian-American background has shaped you into the person you are today? Adassah: Growing up in a strict Haitian household
How Dr. Naika Became A Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine
Last October when wanted an expert on the subject of healing, twenty-something Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine Dr. Naika Apeakorang was the obvious choice. The Brooklyn
How Fashion Designer Dorshelle Guillaume Created A Platform
New York-based Dorshelle Guillaume is part a new wave of college students who are starting Youtube channels to explore their interests. A fashion designer, she’s
What Visiting Haiti Taught Jae Nash About Girl Power
Kreyolicious: Growing up, what was your view of yourself as a girl in this world? Jae Nash: As a young girl, I always thought thought
An Interview With Sophie from The Haitian-American Dream Podcast
Podcasts, podcasts, podcasts everywhere! Of course the Haitian-American community is not going to be left out of the podcast phenomenon, thanks to digital entrepreneurs like
An Interview With Brookyn R&B Singer Angelle
Kreyolicious: So, you were born in Brooklyn! Take me back to your childhood, and to the musical memories you will forever associate with your upbringing.
Is Wakanda in Marvel's Black Panther Film A Metaphor For Haiti?
So, yesterday I was invited to an advance press screening of the Ryan Coogler-directed film Black Panther, based on the comic Marvel. Practically, the entire
An Interview With Author Ivy Box
The self-help manual The 365 Go Get H.E.R.S Guide has just been released by entrepreneur and author Ivy Box. The book is a stylish little
Princess Eud Signs Record Deal
Haiti rapper Princess Eud signed a deal with music producer and record label mogul Steven Machat late last month. This deal, which also includes management
Carimi Breakup Announced – Fans still Hopeful
Carimi confirmed its breakup. Let’s say it one more time. The band Carimi has come to an end. Last night a press release that was
Rebecca Zama – Interview with the singer
Rebecca Zama is a rising star in the music industry, known for her soulful voice and emotional lyrics. With a passion for music that shines
Henri Christophe: 10 Facts You May Not Have Known
Just who is Henri Christophe and what role did he play in Haitian history? In a previous installment of Haiti History 101, we had learned,
Haitian Music Review: T-Vice, Resan
Studying konpa music band T-Vice’s musical history, it’s apparent that it’s always been about partying. In Vice World, there isn’t time for tears, it’s one
Alix Ambroise Jr. on the Haitian Influence on American Music
The legendary Alix Ambroise Jr.’s journey has been different to say the least. It took him from Port-au-Prince, Haiti—where he was born into one of
Haitian Elite in the 60s: Jacques Alexis to Jean C. Duvalier
Jacques Stephen Alexis, a noted novelist of his time, disappeared in 1961 never to be seen again. Historians have said that he probably was taking
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