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Uncle Kendji: A Human First, An Uncle Always
By Samuel Georges In the heart of every Haitian family, there is that one pillar of wisdom, a shoulder to lean on, and a voice of...

Haitianbeatz
2 days ago3 min read
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Lettre ouverte à Uncle Kendji, à Cheffe Leen Excellen
By: Transparans Lettre ouverte à Uncle Kendji, à Cheffe Leen Excellent, et à tous ceux qui ont donné vie au rêve de faire briller Haïti...

Haitianbeatz
Apr 182 min read
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Eulogy for Joe Jack
By Moses St Louis Today we mourn the life of a true legend, a man whose music touched our hearts and whose spirit inspired our souls and...

Haitianbeatz
Apr 145 min read
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Haitianbeatz to honor Cynthia Karaha as 2nd Recipient of Jean Price Vixama (Le Jacobinnoir Award) at 16th Anniversary
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New York, December 10, 2024 Honoring our music and embracing our culture is something that is vital to the...

Haitianbeatz
Dec 10, 20247 min read
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Carimi Reunion Close to Become a Reality?
By Haitianbeatz It's been a long-time coming. When Mickael Guirand, Richard Cave and Carlo Vieux walk on the stag , it'll be the first...

Haitianbeatz
Sep 24, 20241 min read
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Breaking News: Sweet Micky's Permit Revoked. as he threatened to take legal action.
By Haitianbeatz As I rereported yesterday, there was a high level meeting last night between The NYPD commissioner and some of the...

Haitianbeatz
Aug 14, 20241 min read
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Michel Martelly (Sweet Micky) officially Confirmed to be on Eastern Parkway
By Haitioanbeatz Despite a petition being distributed to prevent Sweet Micky from. Participating at the annual West Indian American Day...

Haitianbeatz
Aug 13, 20242 min read
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All You need to Know About This Upcoming Labor Day Weekend in NYC
By Haitianbeatz What to get a sneak peak of the action for this Year’s Labor Day Weekend? Here’s what to expect: The biggest surprise,...

Haitianbeatz
Jul 30, 20241 min read
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2024 Upcoming Album Update, Including Klass, Bedjine and Kadilak
Bv Haitianbeatz Halfway through 2024 and already we've welcomed huge new albums from Zenglen, Djapot, Ekip, and so many more. But there...

Haitianbeatz
Jul 29, 20241 min read
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Record Number Of Haitian Bands to Participate at This Year West Indian American Day Parade
By Haitianbeatz The West Indian Day Parade will be back in full force Monday Sept 2nd 2024 on Eastern Parkway. More than 100,000...

Haitianbeatz
Jul 20, 20241 min read
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Recap of one of the Darkest Day in HMI History
By Haitianbeatz One of the darkest moment in Compas history, took place almost 27 years ago in Brooklyn, at a local club where Haitian...

Haitianbeatz
Jul 17, 20243 min read
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Sick of Ticket Price? Us too!
By Haitianbeatz A series of low turnouts by some of our top bands has sparked questions about whether the post-pandemic live music boom...

Haitianbeatz
Jul 11, 20243 min read
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A Loving Farewell for Alex
By Moses St Louis New York, July 8, 2024 Below is an excerpt of an eulogy for my good friend Alexandra Francois. This is the very first...

Haitianbeatz
Jul 5, 20248 min read
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Ekip's Concert Review: No Bias, No Bull
By Haitianbeatz The second incarnation of the band Ekip occurred in Boston last Saturday March 2nd. The band celebrated the release of...

Haitianbeatz
Mar 7, 20244 min read
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Did Rodney Noel, Ti Djo Zenny Reconcile?
By Haitianbeatz As we start a new year with our new year resolutions, we’re reminded of the importance of family and friends forgiveness,...

Haitianbeatz
Jan 19, 20242 min read
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Ekip's long-awaited sophomore album does not disappoint
By Haitianbeatz Ekip's sophomore album has been highly anticipated by fans all over the HMI. I know a lot of fans were a bit worried...

Haitianbeatz
Jan 9, 20243 min read
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2023 HMI Releases and Upcoming Albums in 2024
Many Konpa fans are excited about 2023 releases and equally excited for the 2024 Releases. Browse our list of album release timetable and...

Haitianbeatz
Dec 18, 20231 min read
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HMI trade rumors: Who is Joining Who is Staying?
By Haitianbeatz As Bands look to improve their rosters via trade or musicians quitting on time for the end of the year and to start ...

Haitianbeatz
Dec 17, 20231 min read
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HAITIANBEATZ TO INTRODUCE JEAN PRICE VIXAMA (LE JACOBINNOIR AWARD AT 15TH ANNIVERSARY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New York, December 5, 2023 Honoring our music and embracing our culture is something that is vital to the...

Haitianbeatz
Dec 7, 20233 min read
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Liliane Pierre Paul, Pioneering Journalist Who Helped Shape Haitian Journalism, Dies At 70
By Haitianbeatz A ray of sunshine suddenly faded away over the whole Haitian media’s landscape. The news spreads like an April Fool...

Haitianbeatz
Aug 1, 20231 min read
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