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Mimi Barthelemy (May 3, 1939 - April 27, 2013)
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- Created on Saturday, April 27, 2013 5:45 PM
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) - Many in the arts community expressed immense sadness at the passing of Mimi Barthelemy a world-reknowned ambassador of the Haitian culture.
"Haiti on Ice" postponed to April 13, 14 in Port-au-Prince
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- Created on Saturday, March 02, 2013 9:16 AM
Manze Believes 2013 Kanaval Committee Not Serious
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- Created on Wednesday, January 30, 2013 11:07 PM
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) - Mimerose "Manze" Beaubrun believes the public would be ill-served if the 2013 Carnival Committee did not send an invitation to, Boukman Eksperyans, that has represented Haitian music throughout the world for 35 years, to perform in the Kanaval in Okap.
"Boukman Eksperyans" has not received invitation for Kanaval 2013
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- Created on Friday, January 25, 2013 6:43 PM
Kanaval 2013 Bands Announced, Racine Not Included
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- Created on Friday, January 11, 2013 1:46 PM
CAP-HAITIEN, Haiti (defend.ht) - The National Carnival committee announced 12 groups that will perform at the 2013 National Carnival to be held in Cap-Haitien. Missing from the mix are roots bands; gwoup rasin yo.
"Haiti on Ice" postponed to March 1 and 2 in Port-au-Prince
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- Created on Monday, January 07, 2013 8:16 PM
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11.06.2012: Haiti on Ice organizers press conference. Metro News
Haiti on Ice old promo
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) - "Haiti on Ice" was postponed for the second time to March 1 and 2. The Ministry of Tourism announced the measures due to budget cuts caused by Hurricane Sandy.
Haiti: National Carnival to be held in Cap-Haitien
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- Created on Tuesday, December 18, 2012 6:00 PM
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) - The National Carnival will be held in the city of Cap-Haitien from February 10-12 2013.
"Haiti on Ice" to debut in Port-au-Prince January 2013
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- Created on Wednesday, November 07, 2012 12:23 PM
State Dept brings Haitian Cultural Dance Group on US Tour
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- Created on Monday, October 15, 2012 3:45 PM
WASHINGTON, DC (defend.ht) - The U.S. Department of State announced today that Haitian performers Compagnie de Danse Jean-René Delsoin will travel to communities across America as part of a cultural diplomacy initiative, Center Stage, October 16 - November 10, 2012.
Racine Mapou Prepares for First Saut d'Eau without Azor
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- Created on Tuesday, July 03, 2012 9:53 AM
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) - Haiti roots band Racine Mapou will make its first appearance in 18 years at Saut d'Eau without its lead vocalist Lénard "Azor" Fortuné, who passed away a year ago, to the day, on the night of July 16, 2011.
Joseph Laroche, the Haitian Aboard the Titanic, on Stage
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- Created on Tuesday, March 06, 2012 7:17 PM
NASHVILLE, USA (defend.ht) - Joseph Laroche, the only black person, a Haitian who was aboard the famed ship The Titanic, will be on stage for the first time in “Titanic the Musical”. The character of the only black man on the fatal cruise, forgotten by James Cameron in his movie, will played by another of Haitian descent, Max Désir.
Ayikodans Returns to Miami with New World Premiere
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- Created on Tuesday, February 28, 2012 5:48 PM
MIAMI, USA (defend.ht) - In the summer of 2011, Ayikodans sold out the box office for several nights at the Adrienne Arsht in Miami. The Haitian dance company is returning for two days this May.
Haiti: Carnival 2012, Les Cayes Unveils 3-Day Floating Hotel
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- Created on Sunday, February 12, 2012 1:27 PM
LES CAYES, Haiti (defend.ht) - The National Carnival 2012 Committee announced arrangements for a 3-day cruise ship, the M/V Adriana of Tropicana, that will be in the Bay of Cayes throughout the carnival festivities, February 19-22.
Haiti Carnival to be held in Les Cayes in 2012
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- Created on Thursday, January 05, 2012 1:26 AM
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) – The Carnival of Haiti will be held in Les Cayes, Haiti's third largest city, rather than the capital city, from February 19 to 21 2012.
Haitian Artists Rock at Miami Caribbean Carnival
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- Created on Monday, October 10, 2011 4:06 PM
MIAMI, USA (defend.ht) - On October 9th, 2011, On Point Entertainment and the Party Room Squad participated in the 3rd Annual Miami Broward One Carnival at the SunLife Stadium.
T-Vice Backed Out of West Indian Parade when Sound Team Was Assaulted at Gunpoint
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- Created on Tuesday, September 06, 2011 10:54 AM
BROOKLYN, USA (defend.ht) - It was seen that no bands from the Haitian Music Industry were at the Eastern Parkway, West Indian Parade this year. T-Vice backed out because their soundmen were assaulted at gunpoint. Below is their press release:
No Haitian Bands at the West Indian Parade on Eastern Parkway
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- Created on Tuesday, September 06, 2011 10:36 AM
BROOKLYN, USA (defend.ht) - The annual West Indian Parade which takes place on Labor Day travelling through Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn New York was not attended by any Haitian bands.
Spain's International Children's Theatre Performs in P-au-P
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- Created on Thursday, June 30, 2011 11:49 AM
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti - Since the visit of the Queen of Spain to Haiti, several times between 2007 and 11, the Minister of Foreign Affairs has welcomed the cooperation of the Spanish Ministry for International Cooperation and Development (AECID). This week the Embassy of Spain and the AECID, invited an international traveling children's theater to perform for several hundred kids in the capital city.
Garry Pierre-Pierre: 11th Annual KreyolFest is Free
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- Created on Monday, June 20, 2011 2:06 PM
NEW YORK CITY, USA - An announcement was made during the press conference for the annual Brooklyn, Prospect Park, Kreyol Fest that will make the event more open than ever before.
Nikki M James Talks About Tony Award-Nominated Role in Broadway Musical
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- Created on Saturday, June 04, 2011 5:30 PM
NEW YORK, USA – She is extremely young and refreshing in the world of Broadway Musicals and teamed with a trio of cutting-edge producers, the young Nikki M. James may be the holder of this year's Tony Award.
