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SUMMARY:Mizik Ayiti! Residency Winter Series | Okai Musik
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursdays for the Mizik Ayiti! Residency Series. The Early Winter residency will be held by composer and multi-instrumentalist Okai Musik. \nBorn and raised in Brooklyn\, Okai Musik is a Haitian percussionist\, M.C.\, and producer who has captivated audiences globally with his extraordinary talents. With a deep-rooted passion for rhythm\, Okai embarked on his musical journey as a percussionist\, mesmerizing and healing listeners with his vibrating beats. His rhythmic expertise has taken him to North\, Central\, and South America\, Japan\, and Africa. \nHis genre expansive career throws original and national rhythm into dancing beat across Hip hop\, Afrohouse\, Afro-indigenous sound and beyond. \nOkai Musik’s six week residency at HCX will feature unique performances weekly\, including an album release party\, Afrolatino night and solo performances. Join our newsletter to stay up-to-date on these announcements by clicking the link in our footer. \n  \n—\nDates & Tickets \nGet your tickets today and don’t miss on on these incredible performances!\nPerformances will take place on Thursdays from December 18\, 2025 – February 5\, 2026 from 6-9pm.  \nThursday\, December 18 Tickets »\nThursday\, January 8 Tickets »\nThursday\, January 15 Tickets»\nThursday\, January 22 Tickets»\nThursday\, January 29 Tickets»\nThursday\, February 5 Tickets» \nTickets include a complimentary beverage.\nSpecial pop-up offerings with local Haitian restaurants.\nLimited capacity\, RSVP strongly recommended. \n  \n—\nAbout the musician \nOkai Musik‘s dedication to his craft knows no bounds. He has immersed himself in the rich tapestry of rhythms from the African diaspora\, mastering Bomba on the Barril drum from Puerto Rico\, Rumba and Son from Cuba on Congas\, Vodou rhythms from Haiti on the Rada and Petwo drums\, Cumbia and Bullerengue from Colombia on the Alegre drum\, and West African rhythms on the Djembe drum\, among others. His passion for exploring and preserving these diverse musical traditions showcases his commitment to honoring and sharing the cultural heritage and history of these communities. \nAs a talented M.C. and producer\, Okai showcases his creativity across many genres. His notable works include the albums “Tonight We Fly” (Afrohouse) from Oyasound\, “Dekonstruktion of the Mind” (Hip-Hop)\, and “Int’l Party” (Regime Change). Collaborating with singers\, rappers\, and producers\, Okai crafts a unique sound that resonates with listeners worldwide. He is also a co-founder and lead vocalist for Strings N Skins\, alongside Grammy-winning violinist La Lulu from Colombia\, and the lead vocalist of the acclaimed group Brown Rice Family\, which won the WNYC 2012 Battle of the Boroughs championship. Okai‘s exceptional talent even led him to perform at the Haitian Ambassador’s Ball in Bogota\, Colombia\, showcasing his percussion skills to the Colombian government. \nIn addition to percussion\, Okai is a seasoned conch shell player with a decade of experience. Playing the conch shell is a heartfelt ode to his Haitian ancestors and the indigenous Arawak and Taino people of the Caribbean. Through the evocative sounds of the conch shell\, Okai ensures that the spirits of his forebears are not forgotten. The conch shell serves as a universal healing instrument\, resonating in ceremonies and communication across cultures like India\, Tibet\, Nepal\, Hawaii\, and Ancient America. Okai‘s dedication to this ancient art form transcends borders\, creating a harmonious bridge between tradition and contemporary expression. \nIn the realm of dance\, Okai‘s rhythmic talents have been sought after by renowned dance ensembles such as Soles of Duende\, Bombazo Dance Company\, Kimani Fowlin\, Renegade Dance Company\, and Ase Dance Company. His rhythmic artistry has resonated through prestigious venues like Jacob’s Pillow\, Bates Dance Festival\, Gibney Dance\, The Joyce Theater\, Chelsea Factory\, Drew University Dance Department\, and Mark Morris Dance Company. \nIn addition to his performance career\, Okai is a dedicated teaching artist. He imparts his knowledge through collaborations with NYC-based non-profits\, including Little Orchestra\, BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music)\, Haiti Cultural Exchange\, Town Hall\, Brooklyn Museum\, and the Department of Education. He has facilitated drum and beat-making workshops at Carnegie Hall and Ifetayo\, inspiring musicians and fostering a deeper appreciation for percussion and producing. Okai‘s commitment to education and community outreach underscores his role as a cultural ambassador\, spreading the joy of music and empowering others through his teachings. https://okaimusik.com/  \n  \n—\nHCX | Mizik Ayiti! Residency \nHCX positions this invitational residency as an opportunity to innovate and workshop concepts and works-in-progress\, showcase new work\, and build networks for artists’ future presentation (e.g. booking\, touring) at other cultural institutions and stages. \nRarely do artists receive a consistent opportunity to create and share in “real time”–to develop their ideas in a beta form\, experiment\, and refine amidst presenting publicly. Over the course of 6 weeks\, resident artists receive a platform to fine tune approaches\, activate jam sessions\, and explore sonic possibilities while developing relationships with their audiences. \nOn Thursday evenings\, artist-composers host unique sets joined by a rotation of guest artists and ensembles. Performances offer the opportunity to showcase new work and workshop arrangements across the musical landscape\, from traditional genres reverberating the strength of the tanbou to the contemporary sound like fusion jazz and electronic music carrying Haitian vibration into the future.
URL:https://haiticulturalx.org/event/mizik-ayiti-residency-winter-series-okai-musik/
LOCATION:Haiti Cultural Exchange\, 35 Lafayette Ave\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11217\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mizik Ayiti! Residency Series
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SUMMARY:Ti Atis Second Saturdays: Haitian Heritage Games with Viv Liv Books
DESCRIPTION:Viv Liv Books’ Justine A. P. Louis brings her amazing collection of Haitian and Caribbean youth books for a special afternoon of learning\, making\, and play. Learn more about all the traditional games played in Haiti. Then LET’S PLAY! Get hands-on to explore all these new and old games and all the ways we can have fun with our friends.\nSaturday\, January 10\, 2026\n2-4pm\nBrooklyn Children’s Museum\n145 Brooklyn Ave\, Brooklyn\, NY 11213 \n— \nAttendance free with museum admission.  \nLimited number of free tickets provided to the HCX community.\nRSVP below while availability lasts! \nPurchase a ticket to the Brooklyn Children’s Museum here ». \n— \nArtist Bio \nJustine A. P. Louis is an author\, educator\, and the founder of VivLiv Books\, a publishing company dedicated to celebrating and promoting Caribbean and Haitian culture through diverse\, bilingual children’s books. Born in Brooklyn\, NY\, and raised on the Caribbean island of Haiti\, Justine grew up immersed in the vibrant traditions and storytelling heritage of her culture. Listening to engaging Haitian folktales and multicultural stories shared by her family sparked her love for storytelling and writing at a young age. \n— \nAbout Ti Atis \nTi Atis returns to the Brooklyn Children’s Museum for a new season of interactive youth and family programming! Ti Atis (Little Artists) engages youth of Haitian descent and their peers with Haitian history and heritage via the arts\, giving young people the tools to build an inclusive and culturally informed future as they learn about diverse art forms from professional Haitian artists. \nMark your calendars! Happening on the second Saturday of every month from November 2025 to May 2026. \n 
URL:https://haiticulturalx.org/event/ti-atis-second-saturdays-haitian-heritage-games-vivliv/
LOCATION:Brooklyn Children’s Museum\, 145 Brooklyn Avenue\, Brooklyn\, New York\, 11213
CATEGORIES:Ti Atis
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SUMMARY:An n Pale with ALASO #6: Mati [Martyr] Contributors
DESCRIPTION:NÈGÈS MAWON and Haiti Cultural Exchange are pleased to host the U.S. launch of ALASO’s sixth issue. This new edition is titled “Mati” (Martyr). ALASO is a trilingual publication in Haitian Creole\, French\, and English. It serves as a space for feminist expression and dialogue\, promoting the production of critical thought\, debate\, and analysis to make feminist ideas accessible in various formats and modes of dissemination. At the event\, the sixth issue of ALASO will be available in both Haitian Creole/French and Haitian Creole/English editions. Previous issues of ALASO will also be available for purchase.\nSaturday\, January 17\, 2026 | 6-9pm\n6-7pm: Reception\n7pm: An n Pale and Q & A with ALASO #6 contributors \nThis launch will feature a discussion with:  \n\nGaëlle Bien-Aimé: Writer\, actress\, and one of the reviewers and translators for ALASO. Her work contributes significantly to the literary and feminist landscape in Haiti through storytelling\, humor\, and critical thought.\nAna María Belique: Sociologist\, activist\, and founding leader of Reconocido\, a movement mobilizing Dominicans of Haitian descent in the struggle for equality and citizenship rights. Her activism centers on restoring nationality rights to those affected by Ruling 168-13 of the Dominican Constitutional Court (2013) and advancing the social and political empowerment of communities of Haitian descent\, especially those living in bateyes.\nPascale Solages: General Coordinator of NÈGÈS MAWON \nFania Noël: Afro Feminist writer\, sociologist\, and publication director of ALASO. \n\n— \nAbout ALASO #6: Mati [Martyr] \n“Martyr\,” the word gracing this sixth issue of ALASO\, is often used to describe a defenseless victim. Here\, however\, this body of contributors engage the term in its political context. The theme draws from liberation theology—evoking the martyrdom of Jesus—but also from decolonial and Third World liberation movements. \nThe intention is not to be hyperbolic\, avoiding what Hortense Spillers describes as a pornotrope. Instead\, throughout this issue\, “martyr” becomes an analytical framework to examine lives made indispensable through capitalist\, patriarchal\, and supremacist exploitation—alongside their resistance\, their attachment to the land\, and the relationships fiercely targeted by these systems. \nThis edition inaugurates a new rubric Menm Nou Menm Lan (We Remain)\, featuring contributions from Black feminists worldwide. The first contribution comes from Sudan: The Noon Collective reflects on the war in Sudan and its connection to global patterns of exploitation\, militarization\, and anti-Black racism. As in Haiti and the Congo\, Sudanese women’s bodies remain sites of ongoing genocide. \nThe issue also offers a moment of historical reflection with a summary of feminist activist Danièle Magloire’s seminar at CFEGES\, revisiting the history of the Haitian feminist movement—a trajectory marked by martyrdom and “martyrization.” It continues with an analysis of anti-Haitianism at the core of Dominican national identity\, explored by Ana Belique and grounded in Milagros Ricourt’s work The Dominican Racial Imaginary. \nAs always\, ALASO remains a space for emerging feminist voices\, featuring the three winning texts from our open call for contributions: “Our Walls of Wind” by Stéphana Dorval\, “In the Border Lespwa” by Katiana Altiné\, and “For Eliana!” by Emma Clésca. The issue concludes with an interview with singer Vanessa Jeudi. \nLearn more about the ALASO Anthology here » \n— \nAbout An n Pale \nAn n Pale | Let’s Talk is an ongoing series of artist talks featuring conversational encounters with artists engaged with issues connected to Haiti and the Diaspora.
URL:https://haiticulturalx.org/event/an-n-pale-with-alaso-6-mati-martyr-contributors/
LOCATION:Haiti Cultural Exchange\, 35 Lafayette Ave\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11217\, United States
CATEGORIES:An n Pale
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