Weeklong festival in Montreal boasts rara parades, culinary and artisan fairs, literature and more.
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Arts & Culture, New York
Haitian-American Filmmaker Receives Artist Grant from the Will and Jada Smith Family Foundation
Haitian American filmmaker Jerry LaMothe’s screenplay The Promise Keeper was one of the three projects selected to receive a grant from the Will and Jada Smith Family Foundation (WJSFF). The announcement was made on May 10 during the New York City Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment first “Made in NY” media summit in Harlem.
Arts & Culture
Embassy of Haiti Wins Prize at DC’s Embassy Chef Challenge for Second Year in a Row
On May 17, Chef Jouvens Jean won the Judges’ Choice Award in the 10th anniversary of the Embassy Chef Challenge that was held at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Center. Jean, who was representing the Embassy of Haiti, was one of three chefs that received the honor.
Arts & Culture
Haitian American Entrepreneur Brings Africa, Latin America and Caribbean Together In Upcoming Creole Food Festival
NEW YORK, NY – New York-based entrepreneur Fabrice Armand is a regular face at many of the Haitian community’s annual fundraisers, award ceremonies and galas. This summer however he’s taking a hiatus from the society scene to bring Creole cuisine, in all of its forms, to the public. On June 9, Armand and co-founder Elkhair Balla,…
Arts & Culture, New York
Haitian Arts and Dance Highlighted on Flag Day
Haitian dancer and choreographer Sanford Placide organized UNI, an art collective and dance showcase at the Agnes Varis Performing Arts Center in New York City on May 18 to highlight the richness of and diversity of Haitian culture.
Arts & Culture, Entertainment
Here and Now Cements Boukman Eksperyans Legacy
With “Here and Now,”Boukman has staked its turf and laid the groundwork for Rasin music to continue in its journey into the hearts and minds of the next generation of music lovers.
Arts & Culture
‘Fanm on Films’: Highlighting Haitian Narratives Through Film
By Tarah-Lynn Saint-Elien From artisans to media, Haiti is a minefield of art. Duo Ella Turenne and Martine Jean have taken their skills to create their podcast, Famn on Films. Truly exemplifying the ways in which passions will always find a way back into your life, the two sat with The Haitian Times to share…
Arts & Culture, Profiles
Artist Profile: Nick Woolley Brings Light and Hope Through His Art
Haitian artist Nick Woolley is using his art to inspire hope one painting at a time. The 29 year old, who’s been painting for 10 years uses his creations to remind people that “light is everywhere” and we simply need to lean into it to truly harness its power.
Arts & Culture
Exclusive: Paul Beaubrun Discusses New Record Deal With Ropeadope
Beaubrun gave an exclusive interview to the Haitian Times and told us what this deal means for himself, Haitian culture and his music.
Arts & Culture, South Florida
Michael Brun Brings Bayo Block Party to Little Haiti
MIAMI, FL — The 20th Ultra Music Festival might have been the premier event Friday night in Miami,but just a few miles north of Bayfront Park, a more mature group of kids and families compared to the teens and twenty-somethings further south took in the sounds of Haitian konpa music at the Little Haiti Cultural Complex in Miami.