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12/16/2013 Port-au-Prince, Haiti - The first song festival in Haiti will take place from 18 to 21 December 2013 at various sites in the metropolitan area of ​​Port -au- Prince. This event , which will be launched today, December 16 , will meet " for the first time in Haiti singers, musicians , poets, singers , historians, sociologists , anthropologists , journalists, among others, in order to honor the heritage of the Haiti yesterday and today " song , say the organizers. In addition to concerts, writing, conference discussions and radio and television broadcasts workshops are also planned. The Festival will honor Candyo Despradine , Dodof Legros, Lumane Casimir , Martha Jean- Claude , Robert Molin, Anilus Cadet, Ti Paris , Frantz Coulanges , Manno Charlemangne ​​, Wooly Saint- Jean Louis , Donaldzie Theodore, Erol Josué , Tamara Suffren , Reginald Policard etc. . It allows for " other French composers who have inspired or guided by Haitian artists . " Think about the characteristics and the evolution of the song ( and the conditions of singers in Haiti , and its prospects in the global music industry , is also one of the challenges of this festival ," said the organization. The French Institute in Haiti, Anne -Marie Morisset Cultural Centre, Restaurant and Anbyans Haiti Pen Centre are the sites selected for the different activities.

Heritage of the Haitian song in honor until December 21st

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