James Germain<\/span><\/span> playing a central role.<\/p>\nMeanwhile, a tribute to Haitian writer Ren\u00e9 Depestre<\/span><\/span> was held on March 12, 2026, at the Embassy of Haiti in France<\/span><\/span> in Paris<\/span><\/span>. The event included a screening of the documentary Ren\u00e9 Depestre, on ne rate pas une vie \u00e9ternelle<\/em> by Arnold Antonin<\/span><\/span>, followed by a discussion led by writer Louis-Philippe Dalembert<\/span><\/span>. Another tribute is scheduled at the Biblioth\u00e8que nationale de France<\/span><\/span>, with further events planned in Limoges<\/span><\/span> in June.<\/p>\nInternational<\/h3>\n\u201cK-Pop Demon Hunters\u201d shines at Oscars<\/h5>\n
On the international stage, the animated film K\u2011Pop Demon Hunters<\/span><\/span> won the Oscar for Best Animated Feature at the Academy Awards 2026<\/span><\/span>. The song Golden<\/span><\/span> also won the Oscar for Best Original Song, after previously earning a Grammy Awards 2025<\/span><\/span>. The track was written by a team including EJAE<\/span><\/span> and American composer Mark Sonnenblick<\/span><\/span>.<\/p>\nSoraya Ades.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Haiti Rutshelle Guillaume releases \u201cCan\u2019t Get Over You\u201d Haitian singer Rutshelle Guillaume released the official video for her track Can\u2019t 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\u2019s 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\u2019s Month. Daan Junior\u2019s \u201cKisa Poum F\u00e8\u201d gains momentum Haitian artist Daan Junior has unveiled the music video for Kisa Poum F\u00e8, in collaboration with Fabiola Shyne. The track is featured on his album C\u2019est 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 \u201cOparavan\u201d 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 \u201cArtista Revelaci\u00f3n Claro M\u00fasica TV\u201d category at the Premios Fenix Fest Medell\u00edn 2026, held in Medell\u00edn, Colombia. The awards highlight emerging talent across the Latin American music scene. In parallel, Ayiiti released the track Volver M\u00e1s, accompanied by a music video, continuing her fusion of pop, Latin, and Caribbean influences. M\u00e9lissa Laveaux announces new album Haitian-Canadian singer M\u00e9lissa 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 my\u00e8l, Se pa jo dia, and Grand-m\u00e8re. Cultural events and tributes in the diaspora The show Ha\u00efti \u2013 Voix de Libert\u00e9 was staged on March 13 at the Tropiques Atrium by the collective Carib\u2019Ensemble. The performance combines music, narration, and history, featuring works such as Trois Sc\u00e8nes historiques by Werner Jaegerhuber and the Cantate \u00e0 Toussaint Louverture by Amos Coulanges. 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