The Haitian Diaspora Oral History Digital Collection includes interviews conducted with individuals of Haitian ancestry that are well-renowned in the world of culture and the arts, education, community activism, civic leadership, and many professional organizations. In these interviews, musicians, artists, dancers, and writers explore the creative process, often through the lens of the diaspora experience, while showcasing the Haitian influence in the arts. Educators, activists and civic leaders share their experiences and their passion for supporting both their local community and the larger Haitian community.
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Interview with Adlore Casseus "Empress Addi," and Patrick Dorce of Rara Rock, a Haitian roots world beat band based in North Miami. Casseus, the singer for…
Interview with Adlore Casseus "Empress…
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Interview with Edeline Beauvais Mondestin, an influential advocate for Haitian rights in the United States who is especially known for her work on behalf of women,…
Interview with Edeline Beauvais Mondestin
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Interview with Edwidge Danticat, a well-known Haitian-American writer. Danticat was born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, and lived there with her aunt before joining parents…
Interview with Edwidge Danticat
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Interview with Erol Josué, who talks about his work as a healer, houngan (Vodou priest), and performer. He has been called the "Prince of Haitian roots…
Interview with Erol Josué
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Interview with Frantz "Kiki" Wainwright, a Haitian playwright, singer, actor, and dancer involved with Sosyete Koukouy in Miami. Born in Haiti, Wainwright…
Interview with Frantz "Kiki" Wainwright
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Interview with Gérard Campfort, an educator, soccer enthusiast, musician, and author. Dr. Campfort was born in Haiti, and after graduating from…
Interview with Gérard Campfort
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Interview with Jan Mapou (Jean-Marie Denis), an author, playwright, director, and arts advocate. He was one of the founders of the Haitian Kreyòl Movement, which…
Interview with Jan Mapou
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Interview with Jean-Philippe Guillaume, the creator and engineer of Mizikpam.com, a Haitian music aggregator similar to Pandora, Last.Fm, and Spotify. Guillaume moved to…
Interview with Jean-Philippe Guillaume
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Interview with Joanne Hyppolite, an accomplished children’s writer and the Chief Curator at HistoryMiami, where she oversees the museum’s exhibitions and…
Interview with Joanne Hyppolite
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Interview with Laurette Jean, a dancer and choreographer who is actively involved in the Haitian cultural community. Jean works as a Principal Management and Budget…
Interview with Laurette Jean
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Interview with Liliane Nérette Louis, a storyteller, author, and cook with a strong interest in Haitian folk arts. The daughter of a doctor, Louis grew up in a…
Interview with Lilian Nérette Louie
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Interview with Louinès Louinis, a choreographer, dancer, musician, folklorist who is the founder and artistic director of the Louinès Louinis Haitian Dance…
Interview with Louinès Louinis
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Interview with Louis Leslie Marcelin, better known as Sanba Zao in the Haitian music community. In addition to his work as a musician, Marcelin and his wife Mireille run…
Interview with Louis Leslie Marcelin "Sanba…
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Interview with Louis Leslie Marcelin, better known as "Sanba Zao" in the Haitian music community. In addition to his work as a musician, Marcelin and his wife…
Interview with Louis Leslie Marcelin "Sanba…
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Interview with Lucie Tondreau, who was elected Mayor of the City of North Miami in June 2013. Born in Haiti, Tondreau moved to Montreal, Canada, with her parents at the…
Interview with Lucie Tondreau
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Interview with Lucrèce Louisdhon-Louinis, a professional storyteller, librarian, dancer, and executive director of the Louinès Louinis Haitian Dance…
Interview with Lucrèce Louisdhon-Louinis
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