A Decade That Redefined the Sound of a Nation
Miami, FL – For ten years, the Prestigious Haitian Music Awards (PHMA) has done what few cultural platforms dare to attempt: define excellence while preserving legacy. In 2026, that mission reaches a defining moment.
This weekend in Miami, the Haitian Music Industry pauses, not to look back in nostalgia, but to acknowledge endurance, evolution, and global relevance. HMI Magazine is proud to spotlight the 10th Edition of the Prestigious Haitian Music Awards, an event that has matured into more than a ceremony. It is now an institution.
On January 10, 2026, the stage of the Julius Littman Performing Arts Theater will transform into a living archive of Haitian sound, where roots meet modernity, where diaspora voices echo home, and where culture is honored not as nostalgia, but as power.
From a polished Red Carpet at 4:00 PM (with VIP dinner) to an emotionally charged showtime at 8:00 PM, the evening promises the elegance of a gala and the electricity of a concert that matters.
A Lineup That Tells a Story
The 10th Edition is not built on trends; it is built on legacy. Taking center stage are Sandra Jean and Sabrina Kolbjornsen of Riske, the groundbreaking all-female band that shattered barriers in the 1990s. Long overdue for formal recognition, their influence still resonates across generations, setting a precedent for women in Haitian music.
The evening also honors King Kino, the legendary voice of Phantom’s, remembered not only for his commanding performances but for his cultural activism and fearless artistic stance during a defining era.
Then there is Eddy Francois, whose voice became synonymous with Haitian roots revival, revolutionizing the 1990s through Boukman Eksperyans and anchoring music as both art and resistance.
Sharing the stage are acclaimed performers and innovators, including Paul Beaubrun and Dadi Beaubrun, alongside Robsy, Rebecca, Shoomy, Tafa, Koudjay, Benedict, Evodie, Menard, and a constellation of artists whose work continues to shape the Haitian musical narrative. Each performance is not simply entertainment; it is testimony.
More Than Awards. A Movement.
For a full decade, PHMA has elevated artists, producers, composers, and cultural architects who define the Haitian soundscape. It has been recognized not just for its popularity, but also for its purpose. Not just hits, but heritage.
Behind this longevity stands vision and courage. The HMI Magazine proudly acknowledges Kerby Leveille, whose commitment to this platform endured despite financial, structural, and cultural challenges within the industry. Sustaining this initiative for ten years is not a coincidence; it is a conviction.
This is why the call is clear. Haitians everywhere. Music lovers everywhere. Show up. Support this movement. Your presence is validation. Your applause is an investment. Your support is the future of Haitian music.
A Night to Remember. A Legacy to Protect.
The 10th Prestigious Haitian Music Awards is not just an anniversary.
It is a declaration. A declaration that Haitian music is resilient. That it is global.
That it belongs on the world’s most serious stages, come dressed with pride.
Come ready to celebrate. Come ready to stand behind a vision that uplifts Haitian artistry, history, and future.
The HMI Magazine proudly extends its heartfelt congratulations to the organizing committee of the Prestigious Haitian Music Awards on 10 years of unwavering dedication to the Haitian Music Industry.
The music continues. The legacy endures.
The HMI Magazine Cultural Desk
