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

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UN Recognizes Compas, a Haitian Music and Dance Genre That Has Marked Generations and Brought Joy

UN Recognizes Compas, a Haitian Music and Dance Genre That Has Marked Generations and Brought Joy PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Compas, a beloved Haitian music and dance genre inspired by merengue and ...