UN recognizes compas, a Haitian music and dance genre that has marked generations and brought joy

Dupuy noted that UNESCO already has recognized Haiti’s famed joumou, or pumpkin soup, along with cassava, and that the ...
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Haiti's Rhythmic Legacy: Compas Dance Takes UNESCO Stage

Compas, Haiti's vibrant music genre, has been added to UNESCO's cultural heritage list. This honor highlights the genre's ...

UN recognizes compas, a Haitian music and dance genre

Compas, a beloved Haitian music and dance genre inspired by merengue and infused with percussion, has made UNESCO’s cultural heritage list ...

Soup, cassava, now konpa: Haitian music makes UNESCO ‘cultural heritage’ list

It hasn’t been an easy few years for Haiti’s homegrown musical sound. Crisis in the Caribbean has kept artists from touring, COVID has dampened gatherings and ongoing immigration enforcement in the ...