The Haitian Times

Tributes continue to pour in for Haitian cultural icon and renowned professor Jean Coulanges

Haiti mourns Jean Coulanges, 84, an anthropologist, singer and cultural advocate whose life’s work preserved and elevated ...
The Haitian Times

Larose, whose signature voice helped shape Haitian music, dies at 80

Haitian singer Joseph Dieudonné Larose died on January 9 at 80, leaving a lasting legacy in Konpa with hits like Aksidan and ...
Newsday

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

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, ...
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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 ...
The Grio

Grief, growth and Haitian Konpa: singer-songwriter Fridayy reveals layers of his identity in his newest album

Today, producer and artist Fridayy released his sophomore album, “Some Days I’m Good, Some Days I’m Not.” This deeply personal album explores a series of themes ranging from love to faith and even the ...
WPLG

Sounds of Little Haiti marks 10th anniversary with lively street, music festival

Sounds of Little Haiti celebrates 10 years with music, dance and community The theme was family Friday night as Sounds of Little Haiti celebrated its 10th anniversary. MIAMI — The theme was family ...