| Port-au-Prince International Jazz Festival | |
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| Genre | Jazz |
| Dates | Varies |
| Location(s) | Port-au-Prince, Haiti |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Website | papjazzhaiti |
The Port-au-Prince International Jazz Festival (French : Festival International de Jazz de Port-au-Prince), also known as PAPJAZZ, [1] is a large annual jazz festival held in Haiti, that features many well-known international jazz musicians, and emphasizes its insistence on true jazz, avoiding other forms of popular music. The event is held at various venues for eight nights. [1]
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The first year was 2007. In 2013 it featured Branford Marsalis as a headliner, with their first show in the coastal town of Jacmel. That year featured two dozen other jazz musicians from countries such as Mexico, Brazil, Spain, and Cameroon. According to Billboard , "The festival seeks to promote jazz in Haiti, increase understanding between the Haitian and American cultures, and encourage tourism." [2]
