On August 15, 2026, the world-renowned Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts will host an extraordinary cultural experience as AYITI BÈL NANM takes center stage at the magnificent Ziff Ballet Opera House.
Blending theatre, live music, dance, and visual storytelling, AYITI BÈL NANM is a breathtaking multidisciplinary production inspired by the rich artistic traditions, history, and resilience of Haiti. Created by celebrated artists and cultural visionaries — including legendary Haitian performer Carole Demesmin — this immersive performance invites audiences of all backgrounds on an emotional and unforgettable journey.
More than a show, AYITI BÈL NANM is a tribute to the universal power of identity, perseverance, creativity, and human connection. Through captivating choreography, powerful rhythms, vibrant imagery, and moving performances, the production celebrates the beauty of cultural heritage while inspiring reflection, unity, and hope.
Audiences will experience an evening filled with energy, emotion, and artistic excellence as internationally acclaimed performers transform the stage into a living celebration of music, storytelling, and cultural expression.
Whether you are discovering Haitian culture for the first time or reconnecting with familiar roots, AYITI BÈL NANM promises an experience that is deeply moving, visually stunning, and universally inspiring.
Every culture carries stories.
Stories that inspire.
Stories that bring us together.
Stories that remind us who we are.
On August 15, these stories will come alive through music, dance, theater, and song.
Discover the soul of Haiti.
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A quick walkthrough to help you secure your tickets for Ayiti Bèl Nanm on August 15, 2026.
Ayiti Bèl Nanm is carried by three interwoven teams — a production circle that shapes the work, a company of artists who give it voice and body, and a planning team that makes the evening at the Ziff possible.
Three women of the Haitian stage — writers, directors and choreographers — anchor the vision of Ayiti Bèl Nanm.
A woman of letters, storyteller and author of three published collections, trained in the sciences and techniques of theatre, Paula is also an actress and stage director. Founder of the Pyepoudre Cultural Center, which she led for 30 years, she most recently directed Xavier Orville's Traversée (2023). She is one of three Haitian women nominated for the 2005 Nobel Peace Prize as part of the '1000 Women for Peace' initiative.
Born in Port-au-Prince, Florence holds degrees in diplomacy and social sciences (UEH) and a master's in education (Université de Montréal). She began acting at 16 and went on to collaborate with major figures of Haitian theatre. Founder of the Éclosion Theatre Workshop, she has trained a generation of actors and directed acclaimed productions in Haiti and abroad — including Mariela, La Passion de Toussaint, the Standup Ladies series, and the musicals Nos Plus Belles Années and Eritaj (Miami, 2023).
Haitian artist, choreographer, performer and sociocultural activist. Trained since 1991 at Artcho/Ayikodans by leading figures of Haitian dance, Linda has mastered a wide range of styles — Haitian, Afro-Cuban, contemporary and modern. She has performed across Europe, the United States, the Caribbean, Japan and Africa; her work Kenbe Alada was presented at the Locarno Festival in 2024. Artistic director of Xpression Ayiti, she also created Thera-LakAy, a therapeutic method blending dance and spirituality.
Singers, actors, dancers and cultural bearers, gathered for one unforgettable evening.
A Haitian singer, actress, writer and painter whose work explores memory, spirituality, healing and cultural identity. A Mambo Kalala in the Vodou tradition, she is devoted to preserving and transmitting Haitian ancestral knowledge. She founded Bel Ayiti Corp to promote and protect Haitian heritage, and through Ayiti Bèl Nanm she uses art and storytelling to celebrate Haiti's history, resilience and cultural richness.
An internationally acclaimed Haitian actor and producer known for Heroes, Tears of the Sun, Toussaint Louverture, Quotes, The Goat Life and The Fire and the Moth. He has received the Best Actor award at the Pan-African Film Festival and the Africa Movie Academy Awards, speaks five languages, and founded Hollywood Unites for Haiti. He served as Haiti's roving ambassador after the 2010 earthquake, and published his memoir Hero: The Boy From Haiti in 2024.
A Brooklyn-based multidisciplinary Haitian artist and music therapist (Loyola University New Orleans). Author, visual artist, jeweler, musician and dancer, Riva honors and modernizes Haitian traditions through projects such as The Art of the Altar and the Portable Altar. She blends Haitian music with African roots, R&B, soul and jazz, and leads Tout Se Pa, an international dance training program.
Born in Cap-Haïtien, Danielle began singing as a child, training her voice with her mother during morning exercises by the sea. She gave her first concert at 14 at Collège Notre-Dame, and at 24 moved to Port-au-Prince, where she released her debut album Annie. She has since shared the stage with Ansy Dérose in the international production La Maya, among many others.
A Haitian artist, performer, scholar and houngan who promotes Haitian culture and Vodou traditions internationally through music, live performance and cultural activism. He has collaborated with the University of Miami, Connecticut College, Michigan State and Boston University on oral-history archives and educational programs. Since 2012 he has served as Executive Director of Haiti's National Bureau of Ethnology, leading landmark events such as the National Carnival and CARIFESTA, and performing at institutions including the Musée du Quai Branly in Paris.
A Haitian singer, stylist and painter born in Kenscoff in 1998. She rose to prominence in 2021 with collaborations such as 'Mizik sove vi m' and the release of her EP Reponn. She has performed at the Nègès Mawon feminist festival, toured the United States with praise from Émeline Michel, and received YouTube's Silver Creator Award in 2023.
A leading Haitian media figure who began her career at age 8 under the guidance of her award-winning journalist mother. At 15 she was co-hosting the popular Haitian radio program Woy, Les Voilà!, and later produced and hosted the first live Haitian television talk show on Télémax Haïti. Based in South Florida, she founded Imaginart Media Productions, co-owns Island TV, and since 2011 has produced and hosted What's Up Caribbean on NBC Miami Cozi.
A stage actress who earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Performance with distinction from Concordia University. She has performed in major productions in Port-au-Prince, including Ti-Sainte Anise in a work by Maurice Sixto and Marie-Louise Coidavid in La tragédie du Roi Christophe, both directed by Régine Mont-Rosier Trouillot. In Montreal she appeared in Ibsen's Hedda Gabler and The Lady from the Sea, and most recently portrayed Helen of Troy in a Yannis Ritsos play staged by Cristina Iovita.
Trained from an early age in piano and dance, Béatrice performed Bach's Concerto in C minor with the Sainte-Trinité Philharmonic Orchestra in Port-au-Prince under her longtime teacher Micheline Dalencour. Inspired by her father, classical singer and guitarist Antonio 'Roro' Kébreau, she began singing at 8 and was later discovered by Raoul Denis Jr. She is featured on the album Korekteman ('Feeling Ap Monte,' 'Sad Angel') and recorded 'Et Si Enfin' on Mizik Mizik's De Gè.
A negro spiritual singer trained in marketing and public relations at the Centre d'Études Diplomatiques et Internationales. From 2005 to 2023 he served major Haitian financial institutions in advertising and sales. He discovered theatre in 2006 through Florence Jean-Louis Dupuy and joined the Éclosion workshop, performing in Et si nos dieux nous étaient contés, Ne dis rien and Nos plus belles années. Wood currently sings as a tenor with the Greater New Haven Community Chorus.
Cultural leaders, scholars and community organizers coordinating every dimension of the production.
As founder of Bel Ayiti Corp, Carole leads the artistic and cultural direction of Ayiti Bèl Nanm, bridging past and future through a living celebration of Haiti's richness and resilience.
Anthropologist with deep academic and institutional experience in Haiti and abroad. PhD in the humanities and social sciences (anthropology, 2023), MA in anthropology from Université de Montréal (1988) and a licence in philosophy and social sciences from Mexico (1983). Professor at the State University of Haiti since 1989, he has served as Director General of the National Bureau of Ethnology, Vice-Dean for Research and Dean of the Faculty of Ethnology, and currently chairs the board of Centre Pont d'Haïti.
Educator, media professional and passionate advocate for Haitian culture, with over 30 years in teaching and more than 25 years hosting cultural programs. Educated at Sacré-Cœur de Turgeau and Collège Canado-Haïtien in Haiti before immigrating to South Florida, she holds a BA in communications and public relations and graduate degrees in elementary education and early childhood development. She is affiliated with Radio Haiti International and the Quinncy's Media Network.
Born and raised in Port-au-Prince, 'Dr Flore' has been a teacher for more than 30 years and is the author of Gade Tèt Ou, a philosophical work on self-care and self-reflection. She believes our inner strength must be shared — and she offers hers with humility through Ayiti Bèl Nanm 2026.
Haitian, born in Delmas in 1986. After his studies in Haiti he pursued higher education in the United States, earning a degree in computer engineering. His journey stands as an example of resilience and determination.
CEO of Quinncy Media Network and a leading paralegal-services firm based in Plantation, Florida. Born in Haiti and trained in economics, she became a prominent voice on Radio Haiti America International, hosting two shows and collaborating with R.H.A.I. and Kajou TV. She holds advanced studies in communications, paralegal studies and social work, with more than 20 years of community engagement.
Political journalist at Radio Télé Uni 102.7 and driving instructor for light and heavy vehicles at several institutions in Port-au-Prince. He puts his experience in communications and training at the service of many organizations to support their growth and structuring.
Financial specialist, entrepreneur, and community leader based in the United States. She serves as Chairwoman of the Haitian American Association of the Upstate South Carolina (HAAUSC) and is a Board Member of the South Carolina Haitian American Chamber of Commerce. Originally from Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Laurie brings a global perspective shaped by a diverse professional background as a communications and events specialist, insurance advisor, and professional voice actress. As the founder of Lucem Financial, she is dedicated to helping individuals and families protect what matters most through personalized insurance and financial strategies. Laurie is passionate about promoting financial and insurance literacy, preserving Haiti's cultural heritage, and empowering the Haitian-American community through education, leadership, and advocacy.
Compliance and risk management professional specializing in regulatory compliance, corporate governance, strategic planning, and organizational development. Dedicated to helping organizations achieve compliance, strengthen operations, and create sustainable impact.
Adlore "Addi" Casseus is a Haitian-American scholar, speaker, and entrepreneur dedicated to advancing Haitian culture, history, and intellectual traditions. A Ph.D. candidate in Leadership & Change, she explores Haitian knowledge systems through the lens of leadership and epistemic justice. Her work inspires audiences to embrace Haiti's beauty, resilience, and profound contributions to the world.
Pascale Blanchard is a Haitian-born graphic designer and visual artist with over 30 years of experience shaping visual narratives across print and artistic mediums. Specializing in editorial design—including books, magazines, and large-scale publications—as well as visual identity, she has built a career grounded in precision, creativity, and cultural depth. Her most recent work includes the conception and execution of the two volumes of the Dictionnaire Encyclopédique d’Haïti, a landmark project reflecting both her design expertise and her commitment to preserving and elevating Haitian knowledge and heritage. Pascale has long been guided by color as a language of expression. What began with pastels on paper evolved into a broader exploration of canvas, acrylics, and mixed media. As a visual artist, she works in abstraction, layering texture, memory, and emotion to create pieces that resonate beyond words. Signing her artwork “Kal,” she embraces a name that reflects both identity and transformation. Through this dual practice—graphic design and fine art—Pascale creates from a place that bridges structure and intuition, form and feeling. For Ayiti Bèl Nanm, Pascale oversees the show's visual communication, developing and guiding the visual identity across all promotional, editorial, and audience-facing materials.
Born and raised in Saint-Marc, Haiti, Ismanie migrated to the U.S. at the age of 17 with a vision to uplift her community, and she has been committed to promoting Haitian culture ever since. In 2016, she founded the Prestigious Haitian Music Awards, now PrestigiousHCA — an annual ceremony that highlights, celebrates, and honors Haitian culture. Ismanie is also the founder and CEO of Nouvo Koncèp Entertainment LLC, created in 2018. A dedicated cultural promoter, event planner, and organizer, she is also a licensed realtor committed to the betterment of the Haitian community through education, cultural, and economic empowerment.
Maryse, a communications specialist, inherited a deep passion for media from her family. After completing her studies in communications, she began her career as a reporter and journalist, contributing to several media outlets in Haiti. She distinguished herself as the head and host of a successful cultural and socio-cultural television show. Her diverse career is a testament to her passion and dedication to communication, culture, and the progress of her community. In 2006, Maryse founded her own communications company in Haiti, quickly gaining an excellent reputation by promoting numerous projects and enterprises. Currently based in Florida, she has opened a communications and audiovisual production company, continuing her interest in art and working on documentaries about the life and cultural activities of the Haitian community, helping to raise awareness of Haiti's cultural heritage.
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