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Who is Inez Barlatier?
What influences played a role in Inez Barlatier’s development as a musician?
How does she choose the genre of music she performs?
Why does Inez feel sharing her music is important?
Inez Barlatier grew up in Miami, Florida where at the age of 12 years old, she joined her father’s band, Jan Sebon & Kazak International. Inez led her own band, Kazoots, for 6 years. Inez is a multifaceted performer of Ayisyen (Haitian) decent. In Ayiti: Stories & Songs from Haiti, she celebrates Haitian art and culture through:
Energetic drumming and singing
Colorful costumes and traditional dances
Folktales and visual art
Songs and phrases in Creole explore themes of community and gratitude. Joined onstage by her father, Jan Sebon, master Ayisyen percussionist and other talented young artists, Inez leads children on a journey to a land rich with history that has often been overlooked. “I never saw a show celebrating Ayiti as a child. Even in Miami, many children don’t know these stories. I want to change that, and share Ayisyen culture with children everywhere.” She is a Ayisyen-American multidisciplinary artist and youth educator.
Introduction to Inez Barlatier
Introduction to Inez Barlatier
Inez discusses why she chose to be a singer, song writer and musician.
Inez Barlatier
Inez Barlatier
Barlatier joined Luis Hernandez on Sundial for Live from the 305's season finale. They chatted about her genre-mixing music inspired by her Haitian roots and her family's influence on her career. "See the Interview from Live from the 305" Click on the following link: Interview
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Read the following Review of Inez Barlatier: Review
Awards Include:
Knight Arts Champion grant recommended by Miami Light Project which produced her debut EP entitled MOUN|MOON.
L.E.A.P. grant from Miami Theater Center, Inez produced a children’s show entitled Ayiti: Stories & Songs from Haiti which was featured as a spotlight presentation at the 2020 International Performance Art for Youth Conference.
Upcoming works include a Haitian-Cameroonian fusion theatrical music concert called “Sharing Grandmothers” with Afro-Pop artist, Lornoar, and directed by Carlos Caballero of FundArte. This project received a New Works grant from the Knight Foundation in December 2020.
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