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On June 13, the Haiti-Scotland match will not only be played on the pitch. The cultural group Rara Bel Poze has been selected to provide cultural entertainment at Gillette Stadium as part of the 2026 World Cup. For its founder, Bob François, this participation also represents a showcase for Haitian culture to an international audience.

After weeks of rumors and speculation, EKIPMUSIQ has officially introduced its two newest singers. EmmyNiX and D-Singer are the artists chosen to help lead the band into a new era following the departures of Steeve Khé and D-Perfect. The highly anticipated announcement was made through “The Intro,” a promotional video that not only unveiled the new members but also signaled the band’s return to the spotlight. The video serves as […]

Pras Michel, founding member of the Fugees, has turned himself in to begin serving a 14-year federal prison sentence after his 2023 conviction on multiple criminal charges. Michel reported to the Federal Correctional Institution in Safford, Arizona, on April 30 after receiving short delays from the court earlier this year. He was convicted on charges tied to money laundering, illegal lobbying, campaign finance violations, and acting as an unregistered foreign […]

With his concert at MTelus approaching, singer Carlo Vieux has announced his return to the stage with a series of activities related to his "Retounen Tour." The artist is scheduled to perform in Montreal on May 2nd and in Boston on May 22nd. These events follow the release of his album "Carlo," which came out on November 21st, 2025. This project marks the launch of this new stage in his […]

A highly credible source says Bedjine and K-Dilak plan to pause the band for six months after honoring their current contracts. The goal is clear: step away from weekly gigs and focus on building major concerts in key markets like Boston, New York, and Florida. For fans, promoters, and the Haitian music scene, this signals a bigger shift already underway. This is not a shutdown, it is a strategic move […]

Award-winning Haitian fashion designer Phelicia Dell / @phelidell to introduce two special handbag designs created in collaboration with Richie / @richie_klass_official, as part of an initiative aimed at supporting a social project for children in Haiti. The limited designs reflect Phelicia Dell’s continued commitment to using fashion as a platform for impact. Developed through a creative partnership with Richie, the bags were conceived not only as statement pieces but also […]

Valbrun Steeve Khé, former singer of Djakout #1 and Ekip, was rushed to the hospital last night, March 14, 2026, around 9:00PM. Suffering from hypertension, some complications occurred during the night, forcing his relatives to quickly take him to a hospital in the capital, where he has been living since leaving Ekip. According to his relatives, whom we were able to reach by phone, the performer of “Libre d’aimer” is still […]

The iconic drummer of Djakout #1, Rolls Laine, better known as Roro, is currently unable to perform with the band due to the travel ban imposed by the Trump administration since June 9, 2025. Since this measure took effect, U.S. authorities have stopped issuing and renewing visas for Haitian citizens, including work visas, preventing many Haitian artists and musicians from performing in the United States. Although Djakout #1 is historically […]