Tell us, how do drums play into the traditional Haitian music and dance culture? DJENANE SAINT JUSTE: Well, first of all, this song was written by my mother, Florencia Pierre.

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The students examined Creole songs, the roots of musical rhythms and genre and Haitian drumbeat and the djouba dance, and integrated historical perspectives and culinary practices, Lamberto said.

The Haitian-born artist moved to the United States in 2009 and founded Afoutayi, a local nonprofit that uses Haitian and Afro-Caribbean music and dance to educate people about her native culture.

Brooklyn's Brave New World Repertory Theatre (BNW) announces A Haitian Spring Celebration, a mix of dance, song and spoken word, set to take place on Earth Day, April 22, in the heart Little Haiti ...

The troupe uses African and Haitian drumming and dance to vibrantly tell their story. The dancers are part of the St. Joseph Family, which was formed in 1985 from very humble beginnings to bring ...

KDC also hosts programs throughout Brooklyn including workshops, dance classes, and performances. Founder Veroneque Ignace says they want to transform art from entertainment into social commentary.