As much as Afro-Cuban rhythms are a part of Miami's musical heritage, so is Haitian Compas music. The genre is credited to 1950s saxophonist Nemours Jean-Baptiste, who incorporated brass into a wide ...

Since 1955, Haiti has offered the world a uniquely danceable and infectiously sexy music known as compas, konpa, or kompa. The Kreyol language has been standardized in written form since only 1979, so ...

Fans of Haitian music refused to let South Florida’s wet weather prevent them from attending the Haitian Compas Festival Saturday at Mana Wynwood in Miami. The premier showcase for Haitian music and ...

Rodney Noel was promoting artists in the Haitian music scene back in the 1990s when he and his business partner realized something was missing in Miami’s cultural landscape. There were outdoor ...

MIAMI (WSVN) - Several local Haitian leaders were honored in downtown Miami at a special festival kick-off event. The Haitian Compas Festival on Thursday night celebrated 25 years with their Living ...

Miami’s Haitian Compas Festival has endured it all through the years. It has bounced between venues, staved off competition, tried being a two-day event and has seen its celebrations dampen by rain ...

NORTH MIAMI, FLA. (WSVN) - The Museum of Contemporary Art hosted a “Women of Excellence” event Thursday night to kick off a celebration of culture and heritage. The kickoff event, honoring this year’s ...

MIAMI (AP) — The Haitian Compas Festival is marking its 15th anniversary in Miami. Ten bands and four DJs are on Saturday’s line-up at Bayfront Park Amphitheatre in downtown Miami. The annual festival ...

Haitian Proverbs 101: Sak vide pa kanpe. Translation: An empty sack does not stand. Meaning: You can’t work without food. Now, do your part to help fill Haiti’s sak by kicking off the 12th annual ...