From local church to world stage: Caleb Exantus promotes Haitian culture through Konpa Dance

“How are you Haitian, and you don’t love your culture?” Exantus asks in one of his recent Facebook posts. “You don't want to dance Konpa, speak Creole, or even acknowledge you are Haitian. Look how big the Haitian culture has gotten!” The post From local church to world stage: Caleb Exantus promotes Haitian culture through Konpa Dance appeared first on The Haitian Times. From local church to world stage: Caleb Exantus promotes Haitian culture through Konpa Dance was first posted […]

2024-12-31 8

Haitian Diaspora

Carimi gives electrifying performance in New York and hints at more shows in 2025 | Photos

Carimi brought joy, unity, and nostalgia to a packed UBS Arena, leaving fans eager for what’s next. The post Carimi gives electrifying performance in New York and hints at more shows in 2025 | Photos appeared first on The Haitian Times. Carimi gives electrifying performance in New York and hints at more shows in 2025 | Photos was first posted on December 30, 2024 at 11:21 pm.

2024-12-31 8

Arts & Culture

These Haitian children hone their musical talents amid gang violence

“Despite all the challenges, the results are more or less satisfactory when you look at the children's progress and their enthusiasm to come to learn and play music,” said Emmanuel Piervil, director of the “Plezi Mizik” (joy of music) program at the school. The post These Haitian children hone their musical talents amid gang violence appeared first on The Haitian Times. These Haitian children hone their musical talents amid gang violence was first posted on December 27, 2024 at 8:26 […]

2024-12-27 7

Arts & Culture

Haitian Artists Captivate Fans with a Stellar Year of Music

Explore the top Haitian albums of 2024 and the artists who shaped the year with their extraordinary music. The post Haitian Artists Captivate Fans with a Stellar Year of Music appeared first on The Haitian Times. Haitian Artists Captivate Fans with a Stellar Year of Music was first posted on December 26, 2024 at 8:15 am.

2024-12-26 9

Arts & Culture

Carimi trio reflects on healing process after breakup and pressure of upcoming concert

Scores of fans hope the group will schedule more concerts, officially reunite, and produce new songs together again. The group has not completely ruled out that idea, but they say it’s too early to tell if it will work out. The post Carimi trio reflects on healing process after breakup and pressure of upcoming concert appeared first on The Haitian Times. Carimi trio reflects on healing process after breakup and pressure of upcoming concert was first posted on December 20, […]

2024-12-20 7

Arts & Culture

Carimi members reunite with enduring chemistry after 8-year hiatus

The Carimi band members—Mickael Guirand, Richard Cavé, and Carlo Vieux—reuniting for the upcoming concert exemplify a rare success story of Haitian men reconciling and collaborating again after going their separate ways. The post Carimi members reunite with enduring chemistry after 8-year hiatus appeared first on The Haitian Times. Carimi members reunite with enduring chemistry after 8-year hiatus was first posted on December 5, 2024 at 10:12 am.

2024-12-05 7

Haitian Diaspora

Alan Cavé opens for French Congolese artist GIMS in historic Madison Square Garden show

Alan Cavé, the King of Konpa Love, made history as the first Haitian musician to bring Haitian music to Madison Square Garden, sharing the stage with Congolese artist GIMS in a memorable performance. The post Alan Cavé opens for French Congolese artist GIMS in historic Madison Square Garden show appeared first on The Haitian Times. Alan Cavé opens for French Congolese artist GIMS in historic Madison Square Garden show was first posted on November 17, 2024 at 7:00 am.

2024-11-17 5

Arts & Culture

Ralph Delly, beloved Haitian Times columnist and towering figure in the Haitian music industry, dies at 61

Jean Ralph Delly, The Haitian Times' beloved columnist and a towering figure in Haitian music journalism, passed away at age 61. The post Ralph Delly, beloved Haitian Times columnist and towering figure in the Haitian music industry, dies at 61 appeared first on The Haitian Times. Ralph Delly, beloved Haitian Times columnist and towering figure in the Haitian music industry, dies at 61 was first posted on October 7, 2024 at 12:27 pm.

2024-10-07 9

Crime & Justice

Pras Michel files lawsuit against Lauryn Hill, claims financial exploitation during 2023 Fugees tour

Pras Michel, co-founder of The Fugees, has filed a lawsuit accusing Lauryn Hill of financial misconduct during the group's 2023 reunion tour. The lawsuit claims Hill exploited Michel's legal vulnerabilities and misrepresented financial details of the tour. The post Pras Michel files lawsuit against Lauryn Hill, claims financial exploitation during 2023 Fugees tour appeared first on The Haitian Times. Pras Michel files lawsuit against Lauryn Hill, claims financial exploitation during 2023 Fugees tour was first posted on October 1, 2024 […]

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