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Haitian-Guyanese DJ and producer Micha\u00ebl Brun celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Bayo festival with a three-night residency at the Brooklyn Paramount, welcoming more than 140 guest artists across musical styles spanning konpa, rab\u00f2day, dancehall and more. Saturday\u2019s show featured a tribute to Brun’s late mother, a surprise appearance by Haitian soccer player Wilson Isidor, and a signature rara procession through the streets of Downtown Brooklyn.<\/p>\n
BROOKLYN \u2014 From the moment attendees entered the Brooklyn Paramount for Bayo, Micha\u00ebl Brun\u2019s signature celebration of Haitian music and culture, they stepped into an immersive cultural experience.<\/p>\n
To mark the 10th anniversary of Bayo, vibrant stage design inspired by Caribbean architecture, particularly the historic traditions of Jacmel, conveyed the feeling of being in the tropics. Haitian food vendors, including Bon P\u00e2t\u00e9s<\/a>, served traditional patties in the lobby. Throughout the venue, Haiti\u2019s blue-et-rouge <\/em>flags waved.<\/p>\n Before the first show opened Thursday evening, Brun told The Haitian Times he wanted the 3-night residency to be his best yet.<\/p>\n \u201cYou are getting the most refined version of Bayo in 10 years over three days\u201d he promised. \u201cEvery single day is going to be a unique night.\u201d<\/p>\n Going by the reaction of the thousands of attendees from June 25-27, the Haitian-Guyanese DJ and producer succeeded. Inside the theatre, in the streets and across social media, fans of Brun gushed as each surprise artist or guest \u2013 among them Haitian striker Wilson Isidor \u2013 arrived on stage.<\/p>\n Across the three nights, Brun welcomed more than 140 guest artists and celebrities, with each evening offering a different experience representing the Caribbean, Africa, Latin America and beyond. Brun said he intentionally designed each night in this way.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cIt started just purely out of vibes,\u201d Brun said. \u201cThere was never a plan. There was never a blueprint.\u201d<\/p>\n Remaining intentionally flexible has allowed Brun to evolve from restaurants and bars to theatres, festival stages and, now, the Brooklyn Paramount. Throughout, he said the festival\u2019s purpose has remained the same: Creating a place where people celebrate community while sharing cultures with one another.<\/p>\n Explaining that Bayo means \u201cto give\u201d in Haitian Creole, Brun said the idea for the show extends beyond the music itself.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0\u201cThe core of Bayo is the community,\u201d he said. \u201cYou get to plant a seed, and it grows into a tree.\u201d<\/p>\n This year\u2019s celebration carried significance with Haiti\u2019s return to the FIFA World Cup, Brun added, as the sports tournament is an opportunity to bring together different countries, cultures and stories \u2013 as music does.\u00a0<\/p>\n Here\u2019s a visual recap of the three nights of Bayo.<\/p>\n Thursday\u2019s featured artists included Vanessa D\u00e9sir, J. Perry,\u00a0 Steves J. Bryan, Kes the Band<\/a>, Nickenson Prud\u2019homme, Gardy Girault and Paul Beaubrun<\/a>. Friday highlighted Haitian women in music with performances by Riva Nyri Pr\u00e9cil and Rutshelle Guillaume. The evening also featured Jessie Woo, Lunise of RAM, Sabine Blaizin and Sarina Desir.\u00a0<\/p>\n Saturday\u2019s sold-out finale continued the tradition of surprise appearances, bringing together musicians, athletes and cultural figures. Throughout the evening, visual tributes to Haitian history complemented the performances. A towering representation of Haitian revolutionary figure Toussaint Louverture carrying the Haitian flag appeared onstage, reinforcing the festival\u2019s celebration of Haitian identity and resilience.<\/p>\n Reflecting on Bayo\u2019s first decade, Brun said the festival\u2019s greatest impact extends beyond the stage. Over the years, Bayo has helped foster artistic careers, friendships and lasting relationships while inspiring people to express their connection to the festival through creative works.\u00a0<\/p>\n Fans have created artwork, custom clothing and other tributes inspired by the festival, while others have found friendships, launched artistic careers, reconnected with family members and even met future spouses through the community Bayo has built.\u00a0<\/p>\n Bayo is also committed to giving back, beyond the performances. A portion of ticket sales supports community development, education and music initiatives in Haiti, Brun said, and a foundation established in honor of his late mother.\u00a0<\/p>\n As Saturday evening\u2019s show drew to a close, the celebration transitioned into its signature rara procession. Musicians playing vaksen<\/em> horns and drums led performers and audience members into\u00a0 the streets, as waves of people stepped out of the theatre with their Haitian flags \u2014 and culture \u2013 raised high and proud.\u00a0<\/p>\n \t\t\t<\/p>\n Overview: Haitian-Guyanese DJ and producer Micha\u00ebl Brun celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Bayo festival with a three-night residency at the Brooklyn Paramount, welcoming more than 140 guest artists across musical styles spanning konpa, rab\u00f2day, dancehall and more. 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