Speaking of strange. What's atrange to me was last yera when the Shepherds presented an award to Zin? What was up with that? I thought these guys are supposed to be "Christians". What the hell were they doing over there at a such worldly affair?

Gizelle

 Was the whole night a big Bust?

People tend to ride on the negative things only.

Can someone share some good news about this event?

I bet you if Haitian101 was there he would remember the positive (not forgetting the areas that needs improvement).  Who know what goes wrong in the hotel arrangments, artis not being satisfy at all the big grammys, and all the other American based award ceremonies.

un tel evenement est important pour la musique haitienne, les artistes ont besoin de notre feeback , ils ont besoin de notre support , offrir une plaque aux musiciens haitiens chaque année c'est dire oui a la musique haitienne et remercier nos peres Nemours et Sicot

Lo siento.....I spread the rumour about Whitney and Bobby Brown getting lifetime achievement awards, my source was a flawed source, but I did suggest that Exit Entertainment was not the most reliable source in my post.

While the attempt was commendable, its execution was flawed.  In the end, people are going to remember the end product and not the inspiration behind it or the work.  This event, and any event, can get better.  This is her, what?  Seventh one?  Imagine what the first one must have looked like!?!  It will take time, but I know the potential exists for an excellent show.  Any Florida posters out there willing to make that sacrifice?

Peace....

I thought would say a few words.

Although Haitixchange did a nice job covering this event, I think that the VIP was not well organized. My husband and I flew in from NY (for the past three years) just to be part of this event and was very disappointed in the way the VIP tent was setup. 

When VIP tickets are purchase, VIP service should be realized by the customer.

The "stars" did not mingle with the VIP guest, and I had no autographs for my children.  I think that is probably what Cynthia Blanc thought of  when she proposed VIP status for guests (rubbing elbows with the stars and autographs from the stars).. 

I will not abandon my yearly presence at the HME due to the disorganization, because the HME is "the best thing since pockets" for young Haitian-Americans like myself. 

Next year for our 200th year celebration my gown will drag the floor, and I hope all Haitians that attend,  will do the same.

Much appreciation and respect to Ms. Cynthia Blanc and crew for their gift to the Haitian community world wide!

M.