Hamptons JazzFest Hosts Haitian Day Celebrating Culture, Music

Several notable music and cultural events highlight diverse artistic expressions this summer. La Bouche Manouche, a leading UK gypsy jazz quintet, will perform a vibrant set featuring their new album and popular gypsy jazz classics, celebrated for their vintage Jazz Age sound and critically acclaimed vocals. In Brooklyn, Haitian Day celebrates Haiti's cultural heritage through Godwin Louis's Experience Ayiti Project, blending traditional Haitian rhythms with modern jazz and Afro-Caribbean influences to honor and uplift Haiti's cultural future. Meanwhile, the Rosa Bonheur Festival in the Fontainebleau forest offers an intimate celebration of female musical talent across genres including jazz, classical, and folk, in a natural, barrier-free setting. Additionally, Montreux, famed for its jazz festival, also offers visitors rich cultural experiences including the Freddie Mercury statue and museum dedicated to Queen, blending music history with scenic exploration. These events collectively showcase vibrant musical traditions and cultural storytelling across different regions and styles.