Haitian artists lead festival to support Oanaminthe farmers

The "Festi-Kanal" event not only celebrated the Ouanaminthe Canal's first anniversary but also reaffirmed the community's commitment to ensuring its long-term success. This celebration of culture, unity, and hope promises to leave a lasting impact on the people of Ouanaminthe and the surrounding region. The post Haitian artists lead festival to support Oanaminthe farmers appeared first on The Haitian Times. Haitian artists lead festival to support Oanaminthe farmers was first posted on September 5, 2024 at 1:30 pm.

2024-09-05 5

Crime & Justice

Judge denies retrial bid for Fugees rapper Pras Michel in political conspiracy case

A federal judge has rejected Pras Michel’s bid for a new trial, finding that alleged errors, including his lawyer's use of AI, did not amount to a miscarriage of justice. The post Judge denies retrial bid for Fugees rapper Pras Michel in political conspiracy case appeared first on The Haitian Times. Judge denies retrial bid for Fugees rapper Pras Michel in political conspiracy case was first posted on September 4, 2024 at 8:38 am.

2024-09-04 3

Crime & Justice

Haitian singer Dumé found in woods with cord around his neck

Dumé spoke in a shallow voice, appearing slimmer, frail, and extremely tired compared to before he went missing. According to Rigolo, the singer did not eat, shower, or brush his teeth during the five days he disappeared. The post Haitian singer Dumé found in woods with cord around his neck appeared first on The Haitian Times. Haitian singer Dumé found in woods with cord around his neck was first posted on September 2, 2024 at 8:15 am.

2024-09-02 3

Crime & Justice

Singer Clifford Dumé still missing, was not deported to Haiti, close friend says

Wadson Dumé, the younger brother of the Haitian singer, reported that the rising star went missing on the morning of Aug. 25 after leaving home to purchase a soda from a nearby store in Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic. He was without his phone and dressed in pajamas at the time. The post Singer Clifford Dumé still missing, was not deported to Haiti, close friend says appeared first on The Haitian Times. Singer Clifford Dumé still missing, […]

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Arts & Culture

Rara bands electrify The Boulevard during Cap-Haïtien’s month-long anniversary celebration | PHOTOS

Rara Fest was part of Okap Flavors, a series of events organized by the media group Sakapfèt Okap for the month-long celebration of the city's anniversary. The post Rara bands electrify The Boulevard during Cap-Haïtien’s month-long anniversary celebration | PHOTOS appeared first on The Haitian Times. Rara bands electrify The Boulevard during Cap-Haïtien’s month-long anniversary celebration | PHOTOS was first posted on August 18, 2024 at 12:08 pm.

2024-08-18 3

Arts & Culture

Folk musician Brunache awarded during Haitian diaspora symposium in Brooklyn

The two-day HDCA Symposium, organized by Theordore Fayette – a New Jersey-based Haitian TV personality – aimed to discuss the Haitian diaspora’s role in rebuilding Haiti’s economic and social infrastructure. The post Folk musician Brunache awarded during Haitian diaspora symposium in Brooklyn appeared first on The Haitian Times. Folk musician Brunache awarded during Haitian diaspora symposium in Brooklyn was first posted on August 15, 2024 at 12:00 pm.

2024-08-15 3

Arts & Culture

Group sees Michel Martelly at Labor Day parade a ‘hazard,’ wants him kept away

A group of New York event organizers has started an online petition to keep former Haitian President Michel Martelly from the city’s storied West Indian American Day Carnival parade on Eastern Parkway, saying a “Sweet Micky” performance poses a safety risk. The post Group sees Michel Martelly at Labor Day parade a ‘hazard,’ wants him kept away appeared first on The Haitian Times. Group sees Michel Martelly at Labor Day parade a ‘hazard,’ wants him kept away was first posted […]

2024-08-06 4

Arts & Culture

Haiti celebrates the 69th anniversary of Konpa music amid plea for universal recognition

To celebrate the 69th anniversary of Konpa, the MCC is organizing a series of festive and educational events from July 24 to 26. The post Haiti celebrates the 69th anniversary of Konpa music amid plea for universal recognition appeared first on The Haitian Times. Haiti celebrates the 69th anniversary of Konpa music amid plea for universal recognition was first posted on July 26, 2024 at 8:56 am.

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Rutshelle wins Nuits d’Afrique 2024 francophone artist prize

The award recognizes the contributions of Caribbean and African artists that promote the visibility and enhancement of Francophone culture through their music. The post Rutshelle wins Nuits d’Afrique 2024 francophone artist prize appeared first on The Haitian Times. Rutshelle wins Nuits d’Afrique 2024 francophone artist prize was first posted on July 25, 2024 at 12:49 pm.

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