Rutshelle Guillaume Drops New Video, Ayiiti Nominated, Daan Junior Releases “Kisa Poum Fè”

Haiti

Rutshelle Guillaume releases “Can’t Get Over You”

Haitian singer Rutshelle Guillaume released the official video for her track Can’t Get Over You on March 12, 2026. The song is the fifth track from her album 12 ERA, launched in November 2025. Performed primarily in English with touches of Haitian Creole, the track explores themes of regret and emotional aftermath following a breakup. It was composed and produced by Oswald Clerveus. The release is part of the artist’s ongoing visual rollout strategy for 12 ERA, with several tracks gradually receiving video adaptations. On March 11, 2026, Rutshelle Guillaume was also honored with the key to the city of Tamarac, Florida, during a ceremony held as part of International Women’s Month.

Daan Junior’s “Kisa Poum Fè” gains momentum

Haitian artist Daan Junior has unveiled the music video for Kisa Poum Fè, in collaboration with Fabiola Shyne. The track is featured on his album C’est Dommage, which marks 20 years of his music career. Built around a romantic storyline, the video quickly surpassed 600,000 views on YouTube within days of its release, reflecting strong audience engagement.

Watson-G releases “Oparavan”

Rapper Watson-G, whose real name is Wadsendy Pierre, also released the single Oparavan alongside a music video. The song explores personal struggles, pain, and regret, continuing themes introduced in his album Life Goes On, released in November 2025. Production, mixing, and mastering were handled by Boss Rolando Beatz, while the video was directed by Skinnypmfilms.

Ayiiti nominated at Premios Fenix Fest

Haitian-Chilean artist Ayiiti has been nominated in the “Artista Revelación Claro Música TV” category at the Premios Fenix Fest Medellín 2026, held in Medellín, Colombia. The awards highlight emerging talent across the Latin American music scene. In parallel, Ayiiti released the track Volver Más, accompanied by a music video, continuing her fusion of pop, Latin, and Caribbean influences.

Mélissa Laveaux announces new album

Haitian-Canadian singer Mélissa Laveaux is set to release her fifth album, At My Softest, I Am Most Dangerous, on March 20, 2026. Described as one of her most personal projects, the album explores childhood memories, spirituality, and the relationship with death in Haitian culture. The project features songs in both English and Haitian Creole, including Lasi myèl, Se pa jo dia, and Grand-mère.

Cultural events and tributes in the diaspora

The show Haïti – Voix de Liberté was staged on March 13 at the Tropiques Atrium by the collective Carib’Ensemble. The performance combines music, narration, and history, featuring works such as Trois Scènes historiques by Werner Jaegerhuber and the Cantate à Toussaint Louverture by Amos Coulanges. The production is directed by David Jean-Bart, with tenor James Germain playing a central role.

Meanwhile, a tribute to Haitian writer René Depestre was held on March 12, 2026, at the Embassy of Haiti in France in Paris. The event included a screening of the documentary René Depestre, on ne rate pas une vie éternelle by Arnold Antonin, followed by a discussion led by writer Louis-Philippe Dalembert. Another tribute is scheduled at the Bibliothèque nationale de France, with further events planned in Limoges in June.

International

“K-Pop Demon Hunters” shines at Oscars

On the international stage, the animated film K‑Pop Demon Hunters won the Oscar for Best Animated Feature at the Academy Awards 2026. The song Golden also won the Oscar for Best Original Song, after previously earning a Grammy Awards 2025. The track was written by a team including EJAE and American composer Mark Sonnenblick.

Soraya Ades.