VSL // Haiti Uncovered

* Inspiration for the hotel in Graham Greene’s novel The Comedians, the legendary Hotel Oloffson thankfully survived the earthquake. Visitors and locals alike flock there to hear Richard Morse’s band RAM bring down the house with their mizik rasin (roots music). You can get a taste here and here of their frenetic style, also sometimes called “Vodou rock.“ [1 of 3]

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culture 12 Jan 2015

Former Condé Nast Traveler staff writer John Oseid enjoys spending half his time on the road, freelancing for ForbesLife and other publications. With today marking the 5th anniversary of the 7.0 magnitude earthquake that shook Haiti, he celebrates the country’s rich culture as it continues to recover. TWITTER

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* In addition to producing amazing music, Haitians are famous for their folkloric paintings and crafts. I could have stayed all day in the artisanal village of Noailles, watching hundreds of artisans bang and chisel old oil drums into delicate sculptural works. Even if you don’t speak French or Kreyòl, Haitian director Arnold Antonin’s documentary nicely depicts their metalworking skills. [2 of 3]

* Haiti’s rich, African-influenced cooking is barely on the foodie radar in the states. As a remedy, Haitian-born, Columbia Poli-sci graduate-turned chef, Nadege Fleurimond celebrates her nation’s diverse dishes with her new book Haiti Uncovered—A Regional Adventure Into the Art of Haitian Cuisine. On her webpage promo, Nadege and friends whet your appetite as they chat about their favorite meals . Acclaimed Haitian-American novelist and essayist Edwidge Danticat contributed the book’s forward. [3 of 3]

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