RAM Split: Richard vs. Lunise and the Battle for a Legacy
By The HMI Magazine Editorial BoardHaitian Roots Music - RAM, one of Haiti’s most influential bands, is now at the center of a very...
Music, Dance, Trance, Possession: A Sonic Odyssey
Trance is seen as a dual phenomenon, psychophysiological and cultural. It reflects an innate capacity of the human brain but takes shape differently across societies, molded by ritual, mythology, and practice.
Boukman Eksperyans: Pioneers of the Haitian Roots Music
From their explosive debut at the 1991 Haitian carnival to their international success, Boukman Eksperyans has continuously challenged power structures, reclaimed Haiti’s cultural heritage, and amplified the voices of the marginalized.
Kampech And Fredo: The Spiritual Pulse of Haiti’s Rasin Revolution
As the beat of their drums echoes across the hills of Haiti and into the hearts of the diaspora, Kampech reminds us that true power lies not in forgetting our roots but in standing firmly in them.
Erol Josué: The Voodoo Master Preserving Haiti’s Spiritual and Cultural Legacy
Beyond his musical endeavors, Erol Josué has become a cultural and spiritual ambassador for Haiti.
Eddy François: The Legendary Haitian Roots Musician
Roots Music - Eddy François is one of the most significant figures in Haitian music. He is a pioneering voice who helped shape and...
Racine Mapou de Azor: A Legacy in Motion
Azor's Exceptional Ability Was Demonstrated by Using Music as Spiritual Activism.In the 1990s, Azor founded Racine Mapou de Azor, a band that became the...
