By Haitianbeatz President Donald Trump has nominated Austin Holmes of Florida to become U.S. Ambassador to Haiti, according to a September 14 slate of nominations transmitted to the Senate. The White House nomination notice names Holmes for the full diplomatic post. The nomination is important, but it isn't a completed appointment. The Senate must confirm Holmes before he can assume the role in Port-au-Prince. Holmes brings a long connection to Haiti, Haitian Creole skills, a

By Moses St Louis Haitian Vodou music is appearing more often in social clips, streaming playlists, dance videos, and live performances. For many young people, voodoo songs offer a direct way to hear Haitian culture without relying on outsiders' fearful images. That visibility doesn't mean stigma has disappeared. It does show growing curiosity, cultural pride, and interest in voices that speak from Haitian experience. Haitian Vodou is the name of the tradition, although "vood

By Moses St Louis Andre Dejean passed away on September 11 at age 75, leaving Haitian music with the loss of a gifted performer and generous collaborator. Long associated with Les Frères Déjean and remembered in tributes as a former founder, he built a reputation that reached far beyond his own group. Andre Dejean gave time, skill, and professional support to fellow artists throughout his career. His story includes the bands he joined, the recordings he helped shape, and the

By Haitianbeatz Klass is bringing its 15-year anniversary tour to Boston with a prelude concert on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at MGM Music Hall at Fenway. The night launches a larger celebration built around live Konpa Dirèk, dancing, and the shared energy that follows Klass wherever the band plays. Fans from across the Haitian Diaspora community will gather for an occasion that feels bigger than one concert. Boston is the first stop in a celebration season that honors 15 y

By Haitianbeatz Labor Day Weekend once gave Haiti's music and nightlife community a clear meeting point in New York. This year, the Labor Day Weekend HMI report card looks different, with fewer major Konpa showcases and more attention around DJ-led nightlife. The energy didn't disappear. It moved into smaller schedules, branded parties, and venue-driven experiences that may shape what HMI entertainment looks like next. Key Takeaways The Labor Day Festival has now been absent

By Haitianbeatz Two major Haitian Acts, T-Vice and DJ Tonymix, announced they will not take part in this year's Labor Day Carnival on Eastern Parkway. Neither band initially offered a detailed public reason for its decision. That silence led to competing reports about permits, sponsorship, and a possible personal dispute. None of those claims had independent confirmation at the time of publication. The facts matter, especially when a community event carries this much cultural