By Haaitianbeatz When African leaders demand Security Council reform at the U.N. General Assembly, their case is hard to dismiss: the continent has no permanent seat on the body that makes some of the world's most consequential peace and security decisions. Speeches matter, especially when they make an injustice impossible to ignore. But annual declarations can't amend the U.N. Charter. Lasting influence will take African unity, a clear negotiating plan, and a willingness to

By Haitianbeatz A concert can feel big before anyone steps onstage. Rutshelle Guillaume at MGM Music Hall in Boston is scheduled for October 11, 2026, with a show billed as "12 Era" after her latest album. For fans who have followed her music, the chance to hear her in a room that can hold around 5,000 people carries real weight. The size of the venue also gives Boston's Haitian community and visiting fans a reason to gather around one artist's achievement. As the date approa

By Moses St Louis--- Herve Antenor, known as Shabba, and Ekip have launched "An Militè," the band's third album. The release arrives with a meaningful lineup change: EmmiNix, formerly Zenglen's lead singer, and D Singer have joined the vocal cast. Ekip's third album sounds different, and that difference raises a fair question. Do the new voices give the group a fresh direction, and can this project help Ekip build the stability fans have wanted? The answer will depend on more

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