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Perhaps the most disappointing element of this year’s festival was the absence of Joé Dwèt Filé, arguably the most influential and globally recognized Kompa star of this generation. With his signature fusion of Kompa, zouk, and modern pop, Joé has not only dominated charts in France, Canada, and the Caribbean, but has also introduced Haitian music to new international audiences. Fans were eager to see him his presence could have drawn massive media attention, boosted ticket sales, and created invaluable networking for younger artists. More importantly, Joé represents what is possible when Haitian talent is supported and given space to