Famous Haitians
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Hyppolite, Hector
Artist – The father-figure of Haitian art, and one of the greatest natural painters of modern times. Born in 1894
Paul Laraque
The great revolutionary poet By Tontongi (Editor of Tanbou) – 10 March, 2007 The great revolutionary poet Paul Laraque died
Jean, Wyclef
Musician and singer – Born in 1970 in Croix-des-Bouquets, but grew up in Port-au-Prince until the age of nine when
Singer Martha Jean-Claude Dead at 82
Martha Jean-Claude, known affectionately as Mamita, came to fame in Haiti during the 1940s, most notably during Port-au-Prince’s bicentennial festivities
Jean-Claude, Martha
Actress, dancer, singer and writer – Martha Jean-Claude was born in Port-au-Prince, in 1919, and started singing at a very
Alexandre Gregoire
Alexandre Gregoire One of the greatest ‘naive’ painters By Charles Arthur – The Haiti Support Group – 7 August, 2001
Michel, Emeline
Singer – Born in Gonaïves, Michel is a captivating performer, versatile vocalist, accomplished dancer, songwriter and producer. She has recorded
Antoine Adrien: Liberation theology activist and mentor of Jean-Bertrand Aristide
Antoine Adrien: Liberation theology activist and mentor of Jean-Bertrand Aristide Associated Press – May 14 2003 Antoine Adrien, a Catholic
Morisseau-Leroy, Félix
Poet, playwright – Born in Grand-Gossier in 1912 into a family of well-to-do mulattoes, he learnt both French and later