CAP-HAITIEN — For the first time, Haiti’s historic second city hosted the Port-au-Prince International Jazz Festival, PAP Jazz for short, bringing together local, national and international artists during the weekend of January 20-22. The event, moved from the capital due to ongoing violence, drew throngs of fans to a stage stationed at Carénage Boulevard. Throughout the weekend, local talents also showcased the country’s jazz, rara, konpa and other music formats. Here are some images.
Overview:
The 16th edition of the PAP Jazz festival took place in Cap-Haitien, bringing together audiences from Port-au-Prince as well as artists from other countries to the historic city.
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