‘We hope to show the other side of Haiti’

Haiti’s image around the globe is often negative, but the Haitian band Lakou Mizik wants to change that perception. They want to highlight the beauty and culture of the island nation. And the way they do that is through music. Their new album is called “Leave the Bones.” Steeve Valcourt of the band speaks to Marco Werman.

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