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

"I just had a class, and all 25 women asked, 'Where are the guys?' We need more men. My Gs, you need to come through," Michael O'Brian Kibe, a certified Kompa instructor, says in one of the many ...

Montreal has long been a refuge for Haitian exiles. Of all the African and Caribbean populations in this chilly Canadian city--and there are many--Haiti is the oldest and largest. So it's no surprise ...

Tabou Combo has one of the most revered funk breakdowns in all of musicland. And between the voudou beats, big soul horns, salsa turns, merengue runs, and rockin’ drums, this band is the most eclectic ...

TAMPA, Fla. — The diverse communities in Tampa Bay have exposed residents to several dance genres including salsa, hip hop and modern. During Black History Month, there’s another genre and dance style ...

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, ...

Montreal has long been a refuge for Haitian exiles. Of all the African and Caribbean populations in this chilly Canadian city--and there are many--Haiti is the oldest and largest. So it's no surprise ...