Mimi Barthélémy

haiti, storyteller, conteuse, oral tradition, literature

Born May 03, 1939

Paris, Haiti

Passed Away Apr 27, 2013 Paris, Haiti

Lifespan 73 years old

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"Storytelling is a bridge of light that connects our childhood dreams to the ancient wisdom of the world."

Archival Overview

Internationally celebrated Haitian storyteller, actress, and writer who preserved and championed the oral tradition of Caribbean tales.

Biographical Record

Mimi Barthélémy (born Michèle Armand) was an acclaimed Haitian conteuse (storyteller), writer, and performer who dedicated her life to revitalizing the Caribbean oral tradition.

Educated in France and Colombia, Barthélémy brought traditional Haitian folktales—featuring Bouqui and Ti Malice—to theaters and festivals across Europe, the Americas, and Africa, blending Creole and French storytelling with song and mime.

Awarded the prestigious Chevalier de l'Ordre National du Mérite in France, she brought the vibrant, mythic oral wisdom of the Haitian people to global audiences.

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Final Resting Place

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Pantin Cemetery
Paris, Haiti

                         GPS: 48.9000, 2.4000                    

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