Haiti’s signature music and dance genre — to its Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity list during its Dec. 10 session in ...

The New York City Council approved a resolution establishing July 26 as Haitian Konpa Day, recognizing the genre’s deep cultural impact on Haitians worldwide and its role in the city’s cultural life.

In his album “Some Days I’m Good, Some Days I’m Not,” Philly-born music artist, Fridayy, honors his Haitian heritage and ...

Wesley Louissant--a.k.k. Wesli--is a Montreal-based singer/composer/guitarist/bandleader from Haiti. His stylistic range is deep and wide, and he's a dynamo on stage, as we've learned seeing his ...

Port-au-Prince (EFE).- In nightclubs across Haiti’s capital, people continue to gather cautiously to dance konpa, a traditional Haitian music and dance style, defying widespread insecurity just days ...

A month after igniting the crowd at Miami’s Compas Festival, Haitian konpa star Richard Cave extends his microphone to a fan as he performs with his band KAI and delivers another electrifying ...

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 ...

New York City will now celebrate Haitian Konpa Day every July 26, honoring Haiti’s iconic dance and music genre. New York City has designated July 26 as Haitian Konpa Day, an annual celebration ...

Legendary guitarist André “Dadou” Pasquet, who founded Haitian konpa band Magnum Band in Miami in the 1970s, is dead. He was 72. Miami Herald Archives He was a beacon of Haitian culture whose riveting ...

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 ...