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Meet Edison Juste: An Outstanding Singer

Beyond the chaos, in the heart of the desolation, there are voices that resonate. They shatter the silence, depicting the macabre reality of everyday life in a thousand shards, thus defying evil to give meaning to life and make each day a place where hope flows like a stream of honey. Edison Juste’s voice is one of them: it sings of hope, of love, while praising God. It was in Carrefour, 27 years ago, that the young singer’s sun rose within a family of four children. Edison Juste is the youngest. Between the diplomat, the lawyer, and the entrepreneur that he is, singing remains his greatest passion for this young married man. Like many Haitian singers, Edison Juste took his first steps at a very early age in a choir—Yahvé Shama—alongside children his own age. He would later become the lead singer. This was in 2010. Asked about his first real encounter with music, he replied: q~It was in 2013 that I really started singing. It was during a competition organized by Styl Doz at the Évangélique de la Grâce church,~q, says the active member of the group YES (Yon Enstriman Sen), who also expresses his gratitude to singer Joseph Rhousteau, who inspired and coached him for several years. Edison Juste stands out not only for his style, but also for his versatility. His ability to make the notes vibrate with a moving candor seems limitless. Yet, he has his preferences: q~There isn’t a single style that characterizes me. I see myself as a liquid: I take the shape of the container. Even if I remain haunted by Worship, Compass, and Jazz, he confides. Today, the Carrefour native boasts a rich and varied musical repertoire. From 2010 to 2025, he has grown both in maturity and in renown: five competition wins, his first song recorded in 2018, joining the band YES, his participation in the second album, Se pou m beni, a collaboration with Amos César in a musical, and his contribution to the album Anprent by maestro Berwin Sydney. For him, this journey is already a great source of inspiration. Edison Juste never does without the presence of God, whether in the creative process or during his stage performances: "What influences and motivates me the most is always the presence of Elohim, and the audience’s desire to savor and appreciate my work," he says.

Soup Joumou

Soup Joumou, an iconic Haitian dish, is much more than just a soup. It is a symbol of resilience, freedom and celebration. Every year on January 1, Haitian families gather around this feast to commemorate Haiti’s independence and savor the rich and complex flavors of this delicious dish. Soup Joumou has a history deeply rooted in the struggle for freedom. It dates back to the time of the Haitian Revolution, when slaves rebelled against their oppressors and finally gained independence on January 1, 1804. At the time, squash soup, or "joumou" in Haitian Creole, was a dish forbidden to slaves. However, once free, they adopted this soup as a symbol of their new freedom. Soup Joumou is a complex concoction of flavors, requiring a variety of carefully selected ingredients. Key elements include joumou squash, beef or chicken, vegetables such as cabbage, carrot, turnip and leek, and spices such as thyme and chili pepper. This combination of ingredients creates a symphony of flavors that tempts the taste buds. Preparing Soup Joumou is a ceremony in itself. The vegetables are carefully cut, the meat is marinated and the spices are mixed with love. The joumou squash is peeled, cut into pieces and cooked until a velvety consistency. Everything is then combined in a large pot, simmering slowly to allow the flavors to blend together harmoniously. Soup Joumou is much more than just a dish; he embodies the strength and resilience of the Haitian people. Each spoonful of this delicious soup is a celebration of Haitian independence and a reminder of the courageous struggle that led to its achievement.

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