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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:Vizyon Atistik: JAKMÈL | The Unveiling of Kanaval
DESCRIPTION:“I think we all wear some kind of mask. There are masks that shield us from others\, but there are masks that embolden us\, and you see that in carnival. The shiest child puts on a mask and can do anything and be anybody.” \n— Edwidge Danticat\, quoted from the book “After the Dance: A Walk Through Jacmel Carnival” \n  \nOpening February 12\, 2026\, Haiti Cultural Exchange\, Vizyon Atistik is pleased to present JAKMÈL | The Unveiling of Kanaval. An exhibition exploring the historical\, artistic\, and cultural significance of Jacmel’s Carnival in Haiti. \nCurated by HCX fellow Yvena Despagne and Executive Director Régine M. Roumain\, this exhibition examines Carnival as a vital form of cultural expression and underscores the importance of its history for members of the Haitian diaspora and broader global audiences. Through visual art\, mixed media\, and cultural storytelling\, the exhibition highlights why Jacmel’s Carnival is not only a cornerstone of Haitian cultural identity\, but an essential history for the Haitian diaspora to learn\, preserve\, and pass on. \nRenowned worldwide for its elaborate papier-mâché masks\, political satire\, and community driven artistry\, JAKMÈL | The Unveiling of Kanaval is more than a celebration\, it is a living archive of survival stories\, memory\, and self-expression. Born from Haiti’s revolutionary past and shaped by generations of local artisans\, the carnival has long served as a platform for social commentary\, collective healing\, and cultural pride. \n  \nOn view from February 12 through March 29\nHaiti Cultural Exchange\n35 Lafayette Ave. Brooklyn\, NY \n\nVisit the HCX Gallery to view this exhibition and join the artists & curators at activations taking place as part of this exhibition.  \nThur. February 12 | 6-9pm\nOpening Reception: Jakmèl: The Unveiling of Kanaval\nRSVP Here »  \nSat. February 28 | 3-5pm\nPapier-mâché Workshop\nRSVP Here » \n \nSat. March 7 | 4-6pm\nAn n Pale with Steven Baboun\, Charles Philippe Jean-Pierre\, and Lori Martineau\nRSVP Here » \n \nSat. March 14 | 3-5pm\nAn n Pale with Tania L. Balan-Gaubert\, Bacheler Jean-Pierre\, Christina Rateau\, and Kedler St-Hilaire (Virtual)\nRSVP Here »  \nSat. March 28 |  4-6pm\nClosing Reception: Jakmèl: The Unveiling of Kanaval\nRSVP Here » \n \n  \n—\nAbout The Exhibition \nJAKMÈL | The Unveiling of Kanaval tells the story of a people who have always used art as a language of survival and freedom. Migration\, displacement\, and generational distance have often disrupted the transmission of traditions like Carnival. This exhibition is about honoring that legacy and ensuring it remains visible\, especially for those in the diaspora who may feel disconnected from Haiti’s cultural history. \nThrough paintings\, sculptural works\, archival materials\, and contemporary interpretations\, this exhibition bridges past and present\, showing how Jacmel’s Carnival continues to influence global art\, and political expression while remaining deeply grounded in local community traditions. For the Haitian diaspora\, the exhibition emphasizes the urgency of cultural preservation and reclamation. By engaging with Jacmel’s artistic practices and historical narratives\, the exhibition encourages diasporic audiences to reconnect with their roots and recognize Carnival as a powerful symbol of identity\, and continuity of Haitian culture. \n  \n—\nFeatured Artists \nSteven Baboun | Website \nSteven Baboun is an artist\, photographer\, and creative director from Port-au-Prince\, Haiti\, based in New York City. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Film and Media Arts and a minor in Education Studies from American University\, as well as a Master of Fine Arts in Photography from Parsons School of Design. Baboun works in photography\, video\, performance\, textile + multimedia installation\, and design. Currently\, Baboun is the founder and creative director of Studio Baboun\, a creative house based in Brooklyn\, New York. He is the co-founder and CEO of NativRoots Collective\, a creative agency specializing in visual production and solutions across entertainment\, nonprofits\, live experiences\, and businesses. \nTania L. Balan-Gaubert | Website \nTania L. Balan-Gaubert is a conceptual artist\, cultural producer\, and writer based between  Lenapehoking (Brooklyn\, NY) and Shikaawa (Chicago\, Illinois). Her practice weaves together personal narrative\, diasporic memory\, and speculative world-building\, moving through histories of displacement and survival while honoring practices of belonging.  \nBorn to Haitian parents on the Council of the Three Fires and Miami lands of present-day Illinois\, she was raised between Chicago’s South Side and Brooklyn’s Flatlands neighborhood. These geographies continue to shape her artistic practice\, which is guided by Haitian\, African\, and Indigenous traditions. Working across mixed media\, installation\, photography\, painting\, and social practice\, she assembles found objects\, folklore\, craft\, and spirituality into hybrid forms that move between the material and immaterial. Her work creates spaces where ancestral memory intersects with contemporary experience and where imagination becomes a tool for reclamation and transformation.  \nBacheler Jean-Pierre | Website \nMiami-based artist Bacheler Jean-Pierre\, known for his love of the statement “NOTHING VENTURED NOTHING GAINED”\, diversifies self-expression through mediums of music\, art\, architecture\, and fashion. His Caribbean Afro-beat vibe invites you in for a closer look at the personal journey navigating and embracing the essence of an ambitious creative. His creations reveal an intimate rendition of one’s highest self\, initiated through strife and strength.  \nAs a survivor of Haiti’s 2010 earthquake\, Bacheler’s will to live cultivates a continuing freedom to establish uniqueness conveyed in his visionary works. Bacheler’s belief in the power of words speaks to vibrations of expansion and growth. His loyalty to being a student of creation demonstrates the voyages in humility of the shadow self thus validating art as “a reason to triumph” where consciousness evolves. \nCharles Jean-Pierre | Website \nCharles Philippe Jean-Pierre is a Haitian-American artist groomed on Chicago’s south side. Charles Philippe Jean-Pierre’s most tangible connections to his Haitian roots were the paintings and sculptures in his family’s home. He often overheard passionate debates on abuses of power and continual regression in Haiti\, but the art that hung on their walls were beautiful contradictions to his homeland’s hopeless narrative. The stark contradictions of beauty and power\, as a theme\, are ever-present as a theoretical and methodological struggle within Jean-Pierre’s overall body of work.  \nHis art and work has been featured at many institutions\, including the U.S. State Department; the U.S. Embassy in Cotonou\, Benin; the Obama White House; The Smithsonian; the Mamelodi Project; and International Monetary Fund. His work has been highlighted by numerous media outlets including: The Washington Post\, Ebony Magazine\, Black Enterprise\, NHK Japan\, The Village Voice\, BET\, NBC\, Netflix and FOX. Jean Pierre holds a Masters of Arts from Howard University and has created public art murals in South Africa\, Panama\, New York\, Chicago\, Washington\, Istanbul\, Montreal\, Port-au-Prince\, London\, and Paris. He is currently a professor at Howard University in Fine Arts. \nLori Martineau  \nLori Martineau is a writer\, aspiring mermaid and creativity junkie. Her professional background is in Education and Expressive Arts Therapy. Born and raised in the Pearl of the Caribbean\, her work revolves around a ceaseless curiosity in Haiti’s oral history and cultural traditions. Martieau’s fixation on capturing the tiny pieces of larger stories began with her first camera in her youth documenting the bustling activity of Mache Petyonvil. Martineau was exhilarated by the small moments within the mache’s buzzing activity – piles and piles of merchandise and food\, every color\, smell\, and noise imaginable\, and humans moving like foumi fou. She remains fascinated by Haitian culture bearers and her images are a collection of bearing witness to little moments within expansive Kanaval traditions. Lori can be found hopping a flight to soak in water\, managing a Haitian restaurant in New Orleans or spending quality time with her home in Haiti. \nChristina Rateau | Website \nChristina Rateau\, born in Port-au-Prince\, Haiti\, is a visual artist and photographer based in Amsterdam. With a background in Economics from Donghua University (Shanghai\, China)\, her journey spans modeling\, creative direction\, and analogue photography\, reflecting her passion for storytelling and self-expression. Her practice\, Occhio del Ciclone (“The Eye of the Storm”)\, explores identity\, memory\, and cultural heritage through conceptual\, tactile narratives. Drawing on her Haitian roots and global experiences\, Christina crafts evocative works using analogue photography\, bold colors\, and portraiture\, often featuring self-portraits to explore themes personally. \nChristina’s work has been featured in Photovogue and The New York Times and debuted her first solo exhibition in 2022 at Studio Baboun. She has also participated in group shows like Our Collective Future at Kunstlinie (Almere\, Netherlands) and many other shows in Indianapolis. Committed to preserving Haiti’s cultural heritage\, Christina aims to inspire strength and belonging in her audience while empowering the Haitian community and the Black diaspora. Her goal is to serve as a cultural archivist\, amplifying Haiti’s stories and traditions for future generations. \nKedler St-Hilaire | Website \nKedler St-Hilaire is a Haitian visual artist and graphic designer whose artistic approach lies at the crossroads of formal rigor and chromatic emotion. A graduate of the École Nationale des Arts (ENARTS)\, he has developed a singular visual language where line\, structure\, and color interact. Art is neither decorative nor passive: it is a vital necessity\, an act of affirmation and resistance against a world often marked by social and moral bleakness. He is driven by a clear mission: to bring originality\, dignity\, and meaning to places where degradation prevails. \nSt-Hilaire trained at the Centre d’Art and continues his artistic research by studying tattoo\, enriching his visual and textural vocabulary. St-Hilaire is also an accomplished graphic designer\, having collaborated with several leading institutions including CARE Haiti\, LEGS ÉDITIONS\, FOKAL\, the Pyepoudre Cultural Center\, the Festival 4 Chemins\, La Famille Joseph\, and Pascale Théard Créations. Based in Carrefour\, St-Hilaire\, stands out as a unique voice in the contemporary Haitian art scene\, building worlds that are colorful\, structured\, and profoundly human.  \n—\nWith sculpture works provided by the Tequila Minsky Private Collection
URL:https://haiticulturalx.org/event/vizyon-atistikjakmel-the-unveiling-of-kanaval/
LOCATION:Haiti Cultural Exchange\, 35 Lafayette Ave\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11217\, United States
CATEGORIES:Vizyon Atistik
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SUMMARY:Vizyon Atistik: OPENING NIGHT | JAKMÈL | The Unveiling of Kanaval
DESCRIPTION:“I think we all wear some kind of mask. There are masks that shield us from others\, but there are masks that embolden us\, and you see that in carnival. The shiest child puts on a mask and can do anything and be anybody.” \n— Edwidge Danticat\, quoted from the book “After the Dance: A Walk Through Jacmel Carnival” \n  \nJoin us for the opening reception of JAKMÈL | The Unveiling of Kanaval on February 12\, 2026\, presented by Haiti Cultural Exchange\, Vizyon Atistik. \nCurated by HCX fellow Yvena Despagne and Executive Director Régine M. Roumain\, this exhibition examines Carnival as a vital form of cultural expression and underscores the importance of its history for members of the Haitian diaspora and broader global audiences. Through visual art\, mixed media\, and cultural storytelling\, the exhibition highlights why Jacmel’s Carnival is not only a cornerstone of Haitian cultural identity\, but an essential history for the Haitian diaspora to learn\, preserve\, and pass on. \nRenowned worldwide for its elaborate papier-mâché masks\, political satire\, and community driven artistry\, JAKMÈL | The Unveiling of Kanaval is more than a celebration\, it is a living archive of survival stories\, memory\, and self-expression. Born from Haiti’s revolutionary past and shaped by generations of local artisans\, the carnival has long served as a platform for social commentary\, collective healing\, and cultural pride. \n  \nOpening Night\, February 12\n6–9pm\nHaiti Cultural Exchange\n35 Lafayette Ave. Brooklyn\, NY \nOn view from February 12 through March 29 \n  \n—\nAbout The Exhibition \nJAKMÈL | The Unveiling of Kanaval tells the story of a people who have always used art as a language of survival and freedom. Migration\, displacement\, and generational distance have often disrupted the transmission of traditions like Carnival. This exhibition is about honoring that legacy and ensuring it remains visible\, especially for those in the diaspora who may feel disconnected from Haiti’s cultural history. \nThrough paintings\, sculptural works\, archival materials\, and contemporary interpretations\, this exhibition bridges past and present\, showing how Jacmel’s Carnival continues to influence global art\, and political expression while remaining deeply grounded in local community traditions. For the Haitian diaspora\, the exhibition emphasizes the urgency of cultural preservation and reclamation. By engaging with Jacmel’s artistic practices and historical narratives\, the exhibition encourages diasporic audiences to reconnect with their roots and recognize Carnival as a powerful symbol of identity\, and continuity of Haitian culture. \n  \n—\nFeatured Artists \nSteven Baboun | Tania L. Balan-Gaubert | Bacheler Jean-Pierre | Charles Jean-Pierre | Lori Martineau | Christina Rateau | Kedler St. Hilaire  \nWith sculpture works provided by the Tequila Minsky Private Collection
URL:https://haiticulturalx.org/event/vizyon-atistik-opening-night-jakmel-the-unveiling-of-kanaval/
LOCATION:Haiti Cultural Exchange\, 35 Lafayette Ave\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11217\, United States
CATEGORIES:Vizyon Atistik
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SUMMARY:Ti Atis Second Saturdays: Krik? Krak! Haitian Creole Story Time with Jaden Timoun
DESCRIPTION:In the spirit of oral storytelling that is popular in Haitian culture\, Jaden Timoun will engage children and their families in a Krik? Krak! Haitian Creole Story Time session. The afternoon will include singing\, movement\, and arts & crafts.\nSaturday\, February 14\, 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 \nServing children ages 0 to 12\, Jaden Timoun is a culturally responsive program which boasts an array of offerings including interactive classes and fun language learning tools such as puzzles accompanied by informational guides and a Jaden Timoun storybook. Jaden Timoun’s Haitian Creole interactive classes include storytelling\, dance\, movement\, singing\, arts/crafts\, games\, guest artists\, and diverse resources shared with families for extended learning outside of the Jaden Timoun space. From private sessions to group classes to parent consultations on bilingualism Jaden Timoun has something to fit every family’s language learning needs. \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-krik-krak-haitian-creole-story-time-with-jaden-timoun/
LOCATION:Brooklyn Children’s Museum\, 145 Brooklyn Avenue\, Brooklyn\, New York\, 11213
CATEGORIES:Ti Atis
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SUMMARY:Mizik Ayiti! Residency Winter Series | Mikaëlle Aimée
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursdays for the Mizik Ayiti! Residency Series. The Winter residency will be held by Haitian-American singer-songwriter Mikaëlle Aimée. \nMikaëlle Aimée is a New York–based musician who brings jazz\, folk\, soul\, and vibrant Haitian musical traditions to life through her voice and guitar. \nMikaëlle Aimée’s six week residency at HCX will feature unique performances weekly. \n—\nDates & Tickets \nGet your tickets today and don’t miss out on these incredible performances!\nPerformances will take place on Thursdays from February 19\, 2026–March 26\, 2026\, 6-9pm.  \nGet your tickets to one\, or all these performances\, here »\nTickets include a complimentary beverage.\nSpecial pop-up offerings with local Haitian restaurants.\nLimited capacity\, RSVP strongly recommended. \n—\nAbout the musician \nMikaëlle Aimée is a Haitian-American singer-songwriter based in New York. She sings and plays guitar and has become known for her dazzling performance styles ranging from Jazz\, Folk\, Soul\, and across Haitian musical genres.  \nMikaëlle Aimée first debuted on the Haitian Music scene in 2009 where she began performing regularly for the variety shows Ayiti Deploge\, and Havana Guitar Night. She also participated heavily in the Port-au-Prince Jazz music scene between 2010 and 2014.  \nAs lead singer of the jazz band Kayel\, Mikaëlle Aimée held residence at the well-known Quartier Latin in Pétion-Ville\, Haiti from 2010 to 2013.  \nShe also hosted the popular television show “Metro Night” on Haiti’s Tele Metropole station between 2012 and 2014.  \nMikaëlle’s journey took an unexpected pivot when she found herself stranded in the US\, in Summer 2014\, due to passport complications. As luck would have it\, the travel delays would be the catalyst that jumpstarted her music career here in the US.     \nShe quickly plugged into the Haitian Jazz community and eventually joined some New York-based ensembles. She would later participate in the 2018 Apollo Theater Amateur Night\, where she reached the semi-finals\, marking her first major accomplishment on US soil. \nHer musical pursuits have taken her throughout the 5 boroughs\, New Jersey\, Philadelphia\, Connecticut\, Miami and Atlanta. Her international performances include Spain\, Jamaica\, and the Dominican Republic.  \nMikaëlle Aimée released the soulful ballad “Lay me Down” in 2019 and Kreyol Funk tune\, “Adye” in 2021.  \nShe is currently in the process of completing her first EP “Hope in Disguise”\, with Queens based Producer Gurpal X\, and is also working towards the release of several tracks in Haitian Creole.  \nIn 2025\, she created “Soirée Sérénade”\, a compilation of Haitian traditional and folk music\, french chansonettes\, jazz and bossa nova. It serves as a representation of what would be popular on the radio when she was a child. The purpose of this show is to unite Haitians with a voyage through time\, a bit of nostalgia for the exiled.  \nFor more information or booking\, please contact Mikaëlle Aimée at MikaelleAimee@gmail.com or visit her on Instagram @MikaelleAimee \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-mikaelle-aimee/
LOCATION:Haiti Cultural Exchange\, 35 Lafayette Ave\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11217\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mizik Ayiti! Residency Series
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SUMMARY:Haiti Film Fest Pop Up | The Forgotten Occupation: Jim Crow Goes to Haiti
DESCRIPTION:Haiti Cultural Exchange and the team behind “The Forgotten Occupation: Jim Crow Goes to Haiti” present a special community screening of this pivotal documentary followed by a discussion with filmmaker Alain Martin.\nFriday\, February 20\, 2026\nDoors: 6:00pm\nScreening: 6:30pm \nThe Brooklyn Children’s Museum Theater\n145 Brooklyn Ave\nBrooklyn\, NY 11213 \n–\nFREE \nDonations welcome\nRegistration required.\nFollow this link to RSVP on Eventbrite » \n—\nAbout the Film \n100 years after the Haitian Revolution\, the people of Haiti find themselves once again having to defend their liberty\, this time against a powerful neighbor: the United States. \nWhat happens when the oppressor becomes your salvation? Through a letter to his grandfather\, a Haitian filmmaker revisits the U.S. occupation of Haiti\, unraveling the paradox of a man who longed for American rule and a nation scarred by it. Blending intimate memory with sweeping history\, the film confronts exile\, love\, and the uneasy truths at the heart of freedom. \nDirected by Haitian filmmaker Alain Martin and executive produced by New York Times bestselling author Roxane Gay (Bad Feminist). \n—\nAbout HCX | Haiti Film Fest Pop Up Series \nThis special film screening is part of the Haiti Film Fest Pop Up Series offering more intimate opportunities to engage with the filmmakers and deepen connection to the themes explored on screen. \nHaiti Film Fest is the only New York City film festival devoted to Haiti-focused cinema and Haitian filmmakers. Launched in 2011\, the festival screens motion pictures in many genres and formats\, ranging from documentary shorts to extended narrative film. Presenting these films to a broad audience\, Haiti Film Fest is also an opportunity for the Haitian community to see itself represented in this vital and prevalent medium. \n\n \n  \n  \nThis event is presented in collaboration & with support from the Brooklyn Children’s Museum\, Diaspora Community Services\, Kinfolk Tech\, the Fund for Haitian Women\, and NYC Council Member Rita Joseph. \n 
URL:https://haiticulturalx.org/event/haiti-film-fest-pop-up-the-forgotten-occupation-jim-crow-goes-to-haiti/
LOCATION:Brooklyn Children’s Museum\, 145 Brooklyn Avenue\, Brooklyn\, New York\, 11213
CATEGORIES:Haiti Film Fest Pop Up
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SUMMARY:Vizyon Atistik | Papier-mâché Workshop with David Sainté
DESCRIPTION:In this participatory workshop\, join artist David Sainté to learn methods of mask making and why Jacmel’s Carnival is not only a cornerstone of Haitian cultural identity\, but an essential history for the Haitian diaspora to learn\, preserve\, and pass on.\nEach participant will receive a pre-made mask to decorate with demonstrated techniques \, a complementary beverage\, & light refreshments. \nThis event is part of the Vizyon Atistik public programming for JAKMÈL | The Unveiling of Kanaval on view until March 29\, 2026. \n  \nSaturday\, February 28\n3–5pm\nHaiti Cultural Exchange\n35 Lafayette Ave. Brooklyn\, NY \n  \nRSVP required. Limited Capacity.\nGet your tickets here » \n  \n—\nAbout The Exhibition \nJAKMÈL | The Unveiling of Kanaval is more than a celebration\, it is a living archive of survival stories\, memory\, and self-expression. \nLearn more about the exhibition and artists here »\nJoin the artists & curators for other activations taking place as part of this exhibition »   \n  \n—\nAbout the Instructor \nDavid Sainté is a Brooklyn-based filmmaker and interdisciplinary visual artist of Haitian descent whose work bridges experimental documentary\, installation\, and new media. His practice merges archival footage\, video\, and sculptural environments with emerging technologies to create immersive\, narrative-driven experiences that explore memory\, grief\, and cultural identity.  \nHis recent work includes Bedsheet Bunker\, presented in Oslo as part of Nou La: Apertures into Haiti at Kunstnernes Hus\, alongside Jelsen Lee Innocent’s exhibition Truth Has No Friends in The West. The generative film explores Haiti’s artistic legacy and diaspora through themes of spirituality\, resilience\, and resistance\, situating Haitian voices within global contemporary discourse.  \nAnother cornerstone of his practice is Nou Mache lè Solèy Kouche\, a part-sculptural\, part-generative documentary installation supported by the En Foco Media Arts Fund and the Foundation for Contemporary Arts. Originally intended for the Ghetto Biennale in Jacmel\, the project was left without a home after the event was cancelled due to the crisis in Haiti. The installation has continued to evolve in Sainté’s studio\, weaving light\, film\, and memory with car parts\, sequin fabrics\, found objects\, and glowing masks that evoke Jacmel’s Kanaval traditions and ancestral memory. \nSainté’s broader projects have been supported by institutions such as The Shed\, MIT\, the MUD Foundation in Miami’s Little Haiti\, the Museum of the Moving Image\, where he has developed XR environments\, sound\, and experimental moving image installations. 
URL:https://haiticulturalx.org/event/vizyon-atistik-papier-mache-workshop-with-david-sainte/
LOCATION:Haiti Cultural Exchange\, 35 Lafayette Ave\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11217\, United States
CATEGORIES:Vizyon Atistik
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