PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Compas, a beloved Haitian music and dance genre inspired by merengue and infused with percussion, made UNESCO’s cultural heritage list on Wednesday. The syncopated rhythm, ...
Today, producer and artist Fridayy released his sophomore album, “Some Days I’m Good, Some Days I’m Not.” This deeply personal album explores a series of themes ranging from love to faith and even the ...
This Haitian Heritage Month, we’re highlighting Haitian Konpa with producer Michael Brün, who connects the diaspora one beat at a time. Whether you were born on the island or were raised in the arms ...
FILE - Andre "Dadou" Pasquet, left, sings and plays guitar with the Magnum compas band during a practice session in North Miami, Fla. Thursday, May 8, 2008. (AP Photo ...
FILE - Andre "Dadou" Pasquet, left, sings and plays guitar with the Magnum compas band during a practice session in North Miami, Fla. Thursday, May 8, 2008. PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Compas, a beloved ...