James Germain to Celebrate Frankétienne’s Legacy at UNESCO

James Germain, a leading voice in Haiti’s musical world, will reconnect with the stage and the public to pay tribute to Frankétienne at UNESCO headquarters in Paris on June 16, 2025. The artist will have the honor of being accompanied by exceptional musicians for this highly anticipated performance—Mario Canonge, the great Caribbean pianist; Jowee Omicil, the renowned Haitian saxophonist; and Claude Saturne, an extraordinary percussionist. Listening to James Germain, who is fully preparing for the evening of June 16, it is both a privilege to collaborate with these artists and a real responsibility to bring Frankétienne to life on stage with the depth and sensitivity he deserves.

Claude Bernard Sérant
Par Claude Bernard Sérant
10 Jun 2025 | Lecture : 6 min.

 

Le Nouvelliste: The Permanent Delegation of Haiti to UNESCO in Paris is organizing a tribute to Frankétienne, a giant of Haitian literature. You, James Germain, are one of the artists at the heart of this event. Let’s talk about it.

James Germain: I wasn’t chosen by chance to participate in this tribute to Frankétienne. There was a genuine mutual appreciation between us. Franck admired my work, and we used to joke that I was “his son,” partly b

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