Dominique Dupuy, Haiti’s former foreign affairs minister, called the inclusion of compas on UNESCO’s list “an ode to joy.” ...

In nightclubs across Haiti’s capital, people continue to gather cautiously to dance konpa, a traditional Haitian music and ...

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

Washington, D.C. — Embassy of Haiti Friday, Dec. 19, 2025 Hosted in partnership with the Association of Haitian Professionals ...

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 ...

UNESCO is set to add Haiti’s Compas music and dance to its Cultural Heritage List, recognising a style born in the 1950s that ...

Michot, lead singer of the Grammy Award-winning Lost Bayou Ramblers, played our inaugural Acadiana Music Showcase in ...

Wyclef Jean releases “Back From Abu Dhabi” video with Rick Ross and French Montana after appearing at the FIFA World Cup draw ...

Haitian kompa music pounded through speakers, the aroma of pâté chicken wafted through the air and dozens gathered Saturday in a sea of blue and red soccer jerseys during what the community hopes is ...

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

The MCMW, a programme that stretches far beyond the festival stage, has officially been announced. Designed as a season of ...

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