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Join us for a special edition of the Power of Words series, where Jean Venel Casséus and Yves-Mary Fontin take the stage together. This collaboration brings together two of the most influential voices in modern Haitian literature for an evening of rhythm, reflection, and radical storytelling.
Author, journalist, and digital visionary—Jean Venel Casséus is a man of many hats, all worn with a single goal: celebrating Haitian identity in the modern age. Born in 1982 and holding a Master’s in Defense and Security, Jean Venel doesn't just write history; he builds the platforms to preserve it.
Whether he’s analyzing the "warfare" of rhythm in his latest book, Never Play With Music, or launching apps like Schebania FM to keep the world connected to Haitian sounds, his work is where tradition meets the future.
As the mind behind AyitiLiv.com—Haiti's premier virtual library—Jean Venel is dedicated to ensuring that Haitian literature is only a click away. From poignant French poetry in Il suffit ton regard... to the driving beats of his album YANVALOU, his career is a masterclass in cultural storytelling.
When he’s not developing the next big app or reporting on current events as a respected journalist, you can find his rhythms streaming on Spotify and SoundCloud.
A journalist by trade and a poet by soul, Yves-Mary Fontin is a vital voice for the Haitian community in New Jersey and beyond. With a career spanning from the airwaves of Radio Mega Star to the pages of Le Nouvelliste, Yves-Mary has spent decades weaving the stories of his homeland into the fabric of the global stage.
Born in Port-au-Prince and now a cornerstone of the Paterson cultural scene, he is more than just a writer—he is a community builder. As a board member of WordSeed Inc. and the Haitian Civic Organization of Paterson, Yves-Mary uses the power of words to mentor the next generation of creators and thinkers.
His poetry, featured in international publications like Planet Jeunes, reflects a deep spiritual and social consciousness. Whether he is hosting Lumière Spirituelle or performing on stage, Yves-Mary’s work serves as a bridge between the vibrant traditions of Petit-Goâve and the bustling energy of the American Northeast.