AGP Executive Report

Haitian Music: Gospel group AstHarmonie brought rara into its concert repertoire at a Pétion-Ville show, blending the traditional processional music with praise songs. Haitian Art: Edouard Duval-Carrié’s work, rooted in Haiti’s history and cultural traditions, is on display at the Venice Biennale and in a Miami Beach exhibition through Nov. 15. Haitian Cinema: Gessica Généus’s Cannes-selected film Marie Madeleine has been acquired for U.S. distribution. Upcoming Concert: Singer Mélissa Jecrois is set to perform in Croix-des-Bouquets on Dec. 27.

Haitian Music: Gospel group AstHarmonie brought rara rhythms into its praise set at a Pétion-Ville concert on Oct. 25, blending a deeply rooted Haitian tradition with contemporary worship. Haitian Art Abroad: Miami-based Haitian artist Edouard Duval-Carrié is showing work at the Venice Biennale; a companion exhibition, “From Venice with Love,” is on view at Miami Beach’s Betsy Hotel through Nov. 15. Gospel Milestone: Singer and producer Joe Michel marks 40 years in ministry this November and says he’s planning an album, tour and praise conferences. Upcoming Concert: Mélissa Jecrois is scheduled to perform in Croix-des-Bouquets on Dec. 27.

Haitian Film: Gessica Généus’s Cannes-selected film Marie Madeleine has secured U.S. distribution rights. Music: Singer Mélissa Jecrois is scheduled to perform in Croix-des-Bouquets on December 27. Haitian sounds also featured at Dominica’s World Creole Music Festival, where Tabou Combo performed. Visual Arts: A new Miami Beach exhibit is bringing Haitian culture to visitors. Books: Quebec publisher pulled ties with author Thélyson Orélien amid allegations of AI use. Football: Haitian star Melchie Dumornay was among the women’s Ballon d’Or nominees; Alexia Putellas won the award for a third time.

Football and Recognition: Haiti’s Melchie Dumornay made the women’s Ballon d’Or top 10, while Alexia Putellas won the award for a third time. Live Music: Haitian groups Tabou Combo and Extasy Band performed at Dominica’s World Creole Music Festival. Haitian Cinema: Artmattan Films acquired U.S. rights to Gessica Genéus’s Cannes selection Marie Madeleine; a Harlem film also brings Haitian and Dominican experiences of prejudice to the screen. Art and Heritage: “From Venice With Love,” an exhibition of Haitian culture, welcomed visitors in Miami Beach. Books: Quebec publisher Éditions XYZ cut ties with Haitian author Thélyson Orélien following allegations of AI use.

Creole Sounds: Haitian konpa legends Tabou Combo brought their signature sound to Dominica’s World Creole Music Festival, alongside local band Extasy and other Caribbean performers. Haitian Film: Artmattan Films acquired U.S. rights to Gessica Généus’s Cannes-selected film Marie Madeleine, bringing the Haitian director’s work to American audiences. Cultural Heritage: The Miami Beach exhibition From Venice With Love is introducing visitors to Haitian culture. Children’s Books: Malou Beauvoir introduced OUR VODOU Book 2, celebrating Haiti’s heritage through storytelling for young readers.

Creole Music: Haitian konpa legends Tabou Combo joined Dominica’s Extasy Band for the World Creole Music Festival’s second night, bringing Haitian sounds to the regional stage. The festival’s opening night also featured Haitian band Klass alongside dancehall and Creole acts. Haitian Heritage: “From Venice With Love,” a Miami Beach exhibit, introduced visitors to Haitian culture. Children’s Books: Malou Beauvoir unveiled OUR VODOU Book 2, a storytelling project celebrating Haiti’s heritage for young readers. Community Cinema: A film in Harlem spotlights Haitians and Dominicans confronting prejudice.

Creole Music: Haitian konpa legends Tabou Combo brought their signature sound to Night Two of Dominica’s World Creole Music Festival, alongside Extasy Band and other performers. Haitian Cinema: ARTMATTAN Films acquired U.S. rights to Gessica Généus’s Cannes-selected film Marie Madeleine. Heritage on Display: A new Miami Beach exhibition, “From Venice With Love,” is bringing Haitian culture to visitors. Literature: Quebec publisher Boréal has cut ties with Haitian-Canadian author Thélyson Orélien over alleged AI use in his debut novel, a dispute prompting fresh questions about trust and technology in publishing.

Creole Music: Dominica’s World Creole Music Festival opened with performances celebrating the region’s sounds, including cadence-lypso, bouyon and kompa. Politics and Music: Former Haitian president Michel Martelly, once known as singer “Sweet Micky,” registered as a candidate for elections scheduled in December. Haitian Film: Artmattan Films acquired U.S. rights to Gessica Généus’s Marie Madeleine, a Cannes selection. Arts for Haiti: Emily Hampshire, Andrea Martin and Jann Arden were honored at the Artists for Peace and Justice gala, which raised more than $700,000 for education and community initiatives in Haiti. Heritage and Storytelling: Malou Beauvoir introduced the second volume of OUR VODOU, a children’s book celebrating Haitian heritage; a Miami Beach exhibition, “From Venice With Love,” also brought Haitian culture to visitors. Literary Debate: Quebec publisher Les Éditions du Boréal cut ties with Haitian-Canadian novelist Thélyson Orélien over alleged AI use in his debut novel, renewing debate about authorship and trust.

Creole Music: Dominica’s World Creole Music Festival opened Oct. 23 with performances spanning bouyon, reggae, dancehall and other island sounds, bringing Caribbean artists together for three nights. Haitian Cinema: U.S. distributor ArtMattan Films has acquired Gessica Généus’s Marie Madeleine, filmed in Jacmel and set for U.S. theatrical and digital release in 2027. Literature: Haitian-Canadian author Thélyson Orélien’s Quebec publisher has ended its relationship with him over alleged AI use in his debut novel, raising questions about authorship and trust. Haitian Heritage: “From Venice With Love,” a Miami Beach exhibit, is bringing Haitian culture to visitors.

Haitian Literature: Haitian-Canadian author Thélyson Orélien’s Quebec publisher has cut ties with him and says it won’t reprint his debut novel after finding file metadata indicating AI use. Orélien says he used AI only for research. Haitian Cinema: ArtMattan Films has acquired U.S. distribution rights to Gessica Généus’s Marie Madeleine, with theatrical and digital release planned for 2027. The film, set in Jacmel, premiered at Cannes and won the Cabourg Film Festival’s Grand Jury Prize. Music: Haitian ensemble Lakou Mizik is set to perform at Chandler Music Hall, bringing together musicians from across Haiti’s musical and spiritual traditions. Culture: Malou Beauvoir’s OUR VODOU Book 2 celebrates Haitian heritage through children’s storytelling, while a Miami Beach exhibit, “From Venice With Love,” brings Haitian culture to visitors.

Haitian Football: Haiti’s Nations League “home” quarterfinal against the U.S. will be played in Miami on Nov. 14, with the return leg in Cincinnati three days later. Concacaf approved the move because of Haiti’s security situation, bringing the match to a city with a large Haitian diaspora. Haitian Cinema: ArtMattan Films acquired U.S. distribution rights to Gessica Généus’s Marie Madeleine, with theatrical and digital release planned for 2027. Set in Jacmel, the film premiered at Cannes. Literary Debate: Quebec publisher Les Éditions du Boréal has cut ties with Haitian-born author Thélyson Orélien over alleged AI use in his debut novel. Orélien says he used AI for research, not to write the book.

Haitian Film: ArtMattan Films has acquired U.S. rights to Gessica Généus’s Marie Madeleine, a Cannes selection set in Jacmel. A theatrical and digital release is planned for 2027. Literature: Quebec publisher Les Éditions du Boréal is cutting ties with Haitian-Canadian novelist Thélyson Orélien over alleged AI use in his debut; Orélien says he used AI for research. Music: Haitian band Lakou Mizik brings its high-energy blend of musical traditions to Chandler Music Hall for a Halloween dance party, with costumes encouraged. Haitian Culture: A Miami Beach exhibit, “From Venice With Love,” puts Haitian culture in the spotlight. Football: Haiti’s Nations League quarterfinal against the U.S. will be played in Miami and Cincinnati in November, as security concerns prevent matches at home.

Publishing: Quebec’s Éditions du Boréal is cutting ties with Haitian author Thélyson Orélien after saying document metadata indicated AI was used to write his debut novel about a Haitian refugee. Orélien has denied writing it with AI. Visual Arts: Haitian artist Edouard Duval-Carrié’s “From Venice With Love,” a Miami Beach retrospective exploring migration, memory and Caribbean history, brings his work home to South Florida audiences. Heritage: Malou Beauvoir has introduced the second volume of her children’s book series OUR VODOU, celebrating Haitian heritage through storytelling. Music: BéLo reconnected with New York fans at a sold-out Joe’s Pub show, while Wyclef Jean is exploring AI for a film about the Haitian Revolution.

Haitian Literature: Quebec publisher Les Éditions du Boréal says it will stop publishing Haitian-born author Thélyson Orélien after citing metadata it says indicates AI was used in his debut novel. Orélien has denied writing the book with AI. Visual Arts: Haitian artist Edouard Duval-Carrié’s “From Venice With Love” brings work exploring migration, spirituality and Caribbean history to Miami Beach’s Betsy Hotel. Books & Heritage: Malou Beauvoir has introduced OUR VODOU Book 2, a children’s story celebrating Haitian heritage. Port-de-Paix also honored independence hero Capois-La-Mort, keeping his legacy in the spotlight. Film & Music: A Harlem festival used Haitian-Dominican films to explore deportation and prejudice, while BéLo reunited with New York fans at a sold-out Joe’s Pub. The Haiti International Film Festival is inviting submissions for its 2027 celebration of Haitian diasporic cinema.

Visual Arts: Haitian artist Edouard Duval-Carrié’s “From Venice With Love” brings his work on migration, spirituality and Caribbean history to Miami Beach’s Betsy Hotel. Heritage: Port-de-Paix honored independence hero Capois-La-Mort with a wreath-laying and public discussions, aiming to pass his story on to future generations. Books: Singer and author Malou Beauvoir has released the second book in her OUR VODOU children’s series, introducing young readers to Haiti’s history and ancestral traditions. Film & Music: A Harlem festival used Haitian-Dominican films to explore deportation and prejudice, while Haitian singer BéLo recently reunited with New York fans at a sold-out Joe’s Pub show.

Haitian Art in Miami: Haitian artist Edouard Duval-Carrié’s “From Venice With Love” brings work exploring migration, memory, spirituality and Caribbean history to The Betsy hotel in Miami Beach. Books & Heritage: Singer and author Malou Beauvoir has released the second book in her children’s OUR VODOU series, introducing young readers to Haiti’s landscapes, history and ancestral traditions. Film & Identity: Harlem’s Nou Akoma Nou Sinèji festival used Haitian-Dominican films and discussions to explore deportation, colorism and prejudice across generations. Haitian History: Port-de-Paix honored independence hero Capois-La-Mort with a wreath-laying and public discussions, urging that his legacy reach future generations. International Cinema: Sharjah Film Platform’s upcoming lineup includes films from Haiti, alongside a retrospective of Oscar-nominated director Abderrahmane Sissako.