Haitian musical sensation Rutshelle Guillaume has been awarded the prestigious Nuits d’Afrique Prize for Francophonie. This distinction was presented to her this Monday, the day after her electrifying performance which closed the festival, attracting hundreds of spectators impatient to see the performance of the one nicknamed the “Queen of Kompa”.
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The Nuits d’Afrique Prize for the Francophonie is an annual award that celebrates an artist with a significant international impact, embodying a unifying vision of the Francophonie and the diverse cultural expressions within the international French-speaking community. This prize highlights the winner’s contribution to the dissemination and enrichment of French-speaking culture throughout the world.
Rutshelle Guillaume’s music is a vibrant blend of traditional Haitian sounds, modern pop and soulful melodies. Known for her powerful voice and moving performances, she has created a unique place for herself on the global music scene. Her lyrics often explore themes like love, resilience and the Haitian experience, deeply touching listeners in Haïti and beyond.
His musical journey began at a young age, influenced by the rich cultural fabric of his native country. Over the years, Rutshelle has released several albums and singles to critical acclaim and commercial success. His ability to blend genres with ease and his dynamic stage presence have made him a beloved figure in the music world.
Receiving the Nuits d’Afrique Prize for Francophonie is a testament to Rutshelle’s talent and her commitment to promoting Haitian culture. This award places her among an illustrious group of past winners, including legends like Manu Dibango, Salif Keita and Angélique Kidjo. Each of these artists has contributed significantly to the global appreciation of French-speaking music, and Rutshelle’s inclusion in this list highlights her impact on the cultural landscape.
The Festival International Nuits d’Afrique, held each year in Montreal, is a celebration of African and Caribbean music and culture. It brings together artists from around the world, fostering a spirit of unity and cultural appreciation. Rutshelle’s performance and subsequent recognition were highlights of this edition of the festival, leaving a lasting impression on attendees and solidifying her status as a global ambassador for Haitian music.
The recognition of Rutshelle Guillaume at the Festival International Nuits d’Afrique is a proud moment for Haïti and the French-speaking community. His music continues to transcend borders, touching hearts and minds with its authenticity and passion. As she continues her musical journey, Rutshelle remains a beacon of cultural pride and artistic excellence, inspiring future generations of artists to follow in her footsteps.
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The Port-au-Prince International Jazz Festival, known as PapJazz, is one of the most prestigious cultural events in Haiti. This annual event attracts jazz lovers from around the world, transforming the Haitian capital into a true musical crossroads. If you are looking to discover the best of Haitian culture, PapJazz is a must-visit experience.
It is more and more obvious that in Petit-Goave the media space is absorbed by the rivalry between Ratyèfè, triple champions and lambi gran lambi dlo, a former champion. The past weekend was once again irrefutable proof of the media tension over these two rival bands. With a carnival-like appearance, the fan club of the first dressed in a white shirt, short orange-yellow skirt, purple tie, black boot; the other dressed in a traditional hat, yellow jersey, red pants, red or yellow tennis shoes. This marriage of colors with the taste of carnival is the expression of cultural diversity as La Fontaine said in his book tales and short stories "diversity is my motto." This formula can adapt well to the rara. If it is true in Léogane this marriage of color has existed for ages. It is no less true that this was the case in Petit-Goave because we had to wait for the strong return of Ratyèfè in 2018 to see the rara fan clubs dress differently each new weekend. Last Saturday more than one expected a new face to face between Lambi gran dlo and Ratyèfè because the latter weighed anchor in the direction of the 2nd plain and the latter, in the direction of the city center. Less than in any other circumstance, this duel at the top was obvious. If for some comments it was a favorable opportunity for Lambi to take his revenge on his rival compared to the previous weekend because he had done the profile although he had the advantage because he was two against one. (Lambi,chenn tamarin vs Ratyèfè). This enormous advantage did not work in their favor because the hours that had passed worked against them, as proof they had gone to sleep while ratyèfè remained to play for at least 30 more rounds. Surprisingly but not surprisingly during the meeting long awaited by less than one, at the Acul not far from the Saint Jean-Baptiste church, lambi had decided not to play anymore. However, according to the customs and costumes of the rara when there are two bands, the one who stops playing first, shows weakness and surrender. Consequently, the other who is opposite out of decency and good morals has no other choice to do the same. It follows that for the umpteenth time the great power formation (lambi grand dlo) was unable to take revenge on its rival. For many cultural journalists who were present to witness this event did not have their tongue in their pocket to give their impression of Ratyèfè’s monster performance. This is the case for Brignol, a cultural commentary which wondered if Ratyèfè had the devil in his body so that the most incredulous were in their feeling of joy. On Sunday evening this monster of animation once again made its mark in the art of its know-how. This is what explains the almost unanimity among the cultural journalists of Petit-Goâve in granting first place to this band for its performance and its musical discipline. So, for this weekend according to the circle of cultural journalists of Petit-Goave and with the approval of many other cultural comments. We have the following classification: 1st Ratyèfè 2nd Grap Kenèp 3rd Orgueil de la jeunesse
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