PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — At least three Haitian bands said Saturday that they are being kept from performing at Carnival and that they suspect it’s because President Michel Martelly’s ...

In Haiti, the pre-Lenten Carnival bash normally is a wild affair of dancing and music held in a central plaza. But now a tent city filled with homeless earthquake victims occupies the space where ...

As ‘Sweet Micky,’ Haiti’s charismatic president built a reputation as the king of carnival by denouncing governments, mooning politicians and being outrageously anti-establish-ment. Now, as president ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Every year during Carnival — Kanaval in Haitian Creole — Haitian radio is filled with new songs made specifically for the season. The new music is celebratory and upbeat and often pointedly references ...

At least 20 people on a music group's packed Carnival float in the Haitian capital were killed Tuesday when they were electrocuted by a power line, officials said. The accident occurred as thousands ...

PORT-AU-PRINCE, HaitiPORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — At least three Haitian musical groups believe they have been banned from performing during Carnival because authorities consider their songs too critical ...