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 ...
After several of music's biggest stars showed their support for Haiti relief efforts, consumers are doing the same. By Gary Trust, Billboard, The Associated Press NEW YORK — After several of music’s ...
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.
Emeline Michel is all about repping her Haitian heritage. “On all of my 10 albums, the lyrics and rhythms are inspired, created and rooted from Haiti. 100 percent pure … like Tropicana,” she jokes. So ...
Rodney Noel was promoting artists in the Haitian music scene back in the 1990s when he and his business partner realized something was missing in Miami’s cultural landscape. There were outdoor ...
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Haiti's outgoing president has released a brash pop song jeering at his critics and aiming sexually suggestive lyrics at his main target, an award-winning female ...
Evanston’s Haitian community came together at James Park to celebrate Haitian culture and heritage at its 33rd annual Haitian Summer Festival. The tradition started with a group of friends that came ...