Inez Barlatier's artistic journey began early. Raised in Miami within a strong Haitian cultural and musical tradition, she started performing with her father, musician and percussionist Jan Sebon, at age 12. That early experience helped shape the multidisciplinary artist she would become, leading to a career encompassing songwriting, singing, guitar, percussion, dance, acting, teaching artistry, and cultural education.
Her music draws from Haitian and African traditions alongside the diverse sounds of the Caribbean, Latin America, and South Florida. Across her creative work, Inez uses music not simply as entertainment, but as a vehicle for cultural preservation, storytelling, education, and connection. Her work has taken her throughout the United States and internationally, while establishing her as a distinctive voice within Miami's arts and cultural community.
A significant recent chapter came with “Magic,” an original song written and performed by Inez for Katja Esson's Razing Liberty Square. The award‑winning PBS documentary examines the struggle surrounding Miami's historic Liberty Square community and the broader forces of climate change, development, and displacement. Inez's contribution places her music directly within a story deeply connected to the city, its history, and its people. (pbs.org)
Her commitment to cultural storytelling also extends to young audiences. Through Ayiti: Stories & Songs from Haiti, Inez combines music, Haitian drumming, movement, and storytelling to introduce children and families to Haitian culture and heritage. Her work as a teaching artist allows her to carry those traditions into classrooms, theaters, and communities while encouraging young people to discover the power of their own voices and cultural identities. (fundarte.us)
Inez's creative path has also intersected with The Talent Catalog and its social‑impact arm, Talent4Change, through TTC‑sponsored events in Miami. At MUCE, she performed on a stage positioned in front of the Change Rover, with the Rover serving as a DJ booth and live‑art studio backdrop. The performance brought her into the same creative environment as other TTC‑connected artists, including Popp Da Rippa and I.C.E. Squad.
Her connection to the Change Rover continued at the Sandrell Rivers Theater, where “Magic” was featured during the presentation of Razing Liberty Square. On that occasion, the Change Rover served as a live performance stage, creating an additional platform for artists attending the event to showcase their work.
These moments reflect a natural intersection between Inez's artistic practice and the community‑centered mission of TTC and Talent4Change: creating opportunities for artists to connect, collaborate, be seen, and share their work. For Inez, that connection is part of a much larger Miami story—one rooted in culture, community, creative expression, and the belief that music can bring people together.
Today, Inez Barlatier continues to move fluidly between stages, theaters, classrooms, film, and community spaces, using her artistry to honor Haitian heritage, amplify stories of place and identity, and create meaningful experiences for audiences of all ages.
