Haiti’s main airport remained closed on Tuesday, a day after violence erupted as the country swore in its new prime minister ...
Carrié, a Haitian-American artist who draws inspiration from his island culture, including Vodou, has been named Miami-Dade County’s new artist-in-residence. The news was revealed during the artist ...
What is Haitian Vodou really about? This video explores the history, beliefs, and rituals of Vodou, a complex and sacred religion born from the African diaspora. From its powerful spirits (lwa) to its ...
Residents of Fort-Liberté and Ouanaminthe honor departed loved ones with music, dance, and offerings by the Gede spirit, ...
For many cultures across South Florida, the days after Halloween mark a special time to honor those that have passed on.
Halloween isn't a globally-celebrated holiday, but there are several countries and cultures around the world who mark it.
As Halloween approaches in the U.S., the Haitian community prepares for Fèt Gede, a Day of the Dead celebration rooted in Vodou tradition. This vibrant season honors ancestors through music, dance, ...
A show at HistoryMiami Museum focuses on ceremonies from vodou, ifa and santeria traditions that are actively practiced in south Florida. A Miami photo exhibit dispels myths about Haitian-American ...
A mambo is a priestess in the vodou tradition. The poto mitan, Delisfort says, “is the charge between, the connection between ...
Photographer Woosler Delisfort says for some Haitian-Americans, "Vodou is a way of life." Delisfort says he was always was aware of vodou growing up and had friends and family who took part in its ...