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Compas (French pronunciation:; Haitian Creole: konpa dirèk; [2] French: compas direct), also known as konpa or kompa, is a modern méringue dance music genre of Haiti. [1] The genre was popularized by Nemours Jean-Baptiste following the creation of Ensemble Aux Callebasses in 1955, which became Ensemble Nemours Jean-Baptiste in 1957.
Haitian artist Paul Beaubrun, right, closes out Haiti’s Pap Jazz Festival in January 2023 in the northern city of Cap-Haitien. Beaubrun’s parents are members of the Grammy-nominated band ...
Magnum Band is a kompa band formed on June 24, 1976 [1] by André Pasquet (a.k.a. Dadou), former musician of the group Tabou Combo, and his brother Claude Pasquet (a.k.a. Tico) in Miami. [2] In the late 70s the group became known in various clubs of Queens and Brooklyn thanks to the substantial Haitian community there.
Carimi has risen to the top of the charts across the billboards in Haiti, Guadeloupe, Paris, French Guiana, Canada and parts of Europe. They became the first Haitian band to come out with a kompa mobile app. [5] On December 27, 2024, Carimi made history as the first Haitian band to have a concert in an arena in the United States.
Tabou Combo is a Haitian compas band that was founded in 1968 in Pétion-Ville, a suburb of Port-au-Prince. [1] The orchestra has performed throughout the world (North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and especially in the Caribbean).
Haitian Compas Festival is one of the highlights of Haitian Heritage Month, which also celebrates Haitian Flag Day on May 18. This year’s festival on Saturday, May 20, 2023 will mark 25 years ...
Djakout Mizik is a Haitian compas band that helped popularize a new electronic section of the compas genre called nouvelle génération (new generation). [1] [2] [3] The band drew inspiration from earlier compas music artists like System Band and Tabou Combo.
Kreyol La (often stylized as Kreyōl La) is a Haitian compas band. [3] [4] The group has performed throughout the world, most notably in the Caribbean, Canada, France and the United States through various concerts, carnivals, and festivals. [5] [6] [7]