For the whole of its history, AYITI and the Haitian people have been punished. From within, by unscrupulous power-thirsty men and from without, by international forces that still today do not seem to want to let Haitians live a decent free life. The current political situation and the rise in insecurity have only made things worse. Haiti’s has suffered bad press for as long as it exists, one of poverty, violence, corruption and black magic. The current situation can only further blemish the country’s image and give credence to those who perpetuate the stereotype of Haiti as a bad child and a failed state.
This short video is a tribute to the Haitian people and the beauty and richness of Haitian culture. In the words of Aimé Cézaire, AYITI is in the Caribbean the place where the values of negritude were not only preserved but flourished magnificently in the cultural domain. When we remember the epic that represents Haitian history, we must not forget that Haiti does not enjoy the freedom that it has been granted. This freedom, the Haitians conquered it and they conquered it for all the Negroes of the world.
This short clip was produced using existing footage published on youtube by various organizations, individuals and production companies. Below is the list of copyright owners and youtube video links.
FOOTAGE
“Haitian Mardi Gras From the Late 1940’s /Early 50’s”
ChiTownView /
“Dans la vie d’un village Haïtien »
Gilbert Balavoine /
“Eavesdropping on Souls: A Journey into Haitian Arts”
a documentary by Jacqueline Jean-Baptiste
“Fishing in Haiti”
Prides of Haiti /
“Haiti 4K Drone Aerials”
Hepburn Creative, Inc /
“HAITI Ep.2 | Marchand Dessalines and Gonaives”
Lost Explorations /
“Haiti Tomgato Marché local / Haiti Tomgato Local market”
Hors frontiers /
“Haiti’s decorative tap-tap buses”
AP Television /
“Haitian Fishing Boat (Lateen Sail)”
Stephen Hermer /
“Jacmel et Le Carnaval”
Prides of Haiti /
“La Bonne Nouvelle visits the coffee plantation of Douglas Pape in Belot Kenscoff”
Joel Trimble /
“Les artisans de Noailles”
Oui Haïti /
“Live Different in Haiti”
LiveDifferent /
“Macy’s Heart of Haiti – An Inspiring Story”
My Cherry Pie /
“Macy’s Heart of Haiti – Handmade Soapstone Art”
My Cherry Pie /
“Martha Jean Claude raconte Haïti”
Haiti Inter /
“Quand Jean Price Mars racontait Haïti”
Haiti Inter /
“HAITI – Cap Haitien Ep.1 | Sans Souci, Citadelle La Ferrière”
Lost Explorations /
“Haiti’s ‘Tap Tap’ Bus Art Flourishes After Quake”
PBS NewsHour /
MUSIC
“AYITI TOMA” by Desizyon (official Video 2016)
Starloud Production
“HAITI VODOU: BEAU FLAMME” by Haiti Vodou: The Voodoo Drums of Haiti
Red Eye Music
“WONGOLO” by Richotheie (Haitian Folk Song for Haiti)
“HAITI MALI” by Sidy Maiga (album United Africa)
CD Baby; UMPG Publishing, BMI – Broadcast Music Inc., CD Baby Sync
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