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 ...

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 ...

Saurel Celestin has shaped Haitian nightlife in NYC with events like Konpa Tuesdays and Chic Fridays while investing back in ...

Andre “Dadou” Pasquet is gone. But before leaving the Haitian guitarist passed one final message to the world: “Play my music.” ...

Haiti mourns legendary guitarist and composer André “Dadou” Pasquet, who died on Nov. 23 at age 72 after a long illness. Formerly with Tabou Combo and co-founder of Magnum Band in 1976, he was admired ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... With May marking Haitian Heritage Month, Haiti’s iconic sound, Konpa, has become so popular that it’s now blending with styles like Afrobeats and soul music ...

The old-fashioned Haitian parents won’t be able to decide if they should love or hate “Kompa.” On the single, producer LowkeyMali reinterprets a genre that rarely gets that treatment by dicing up the ...

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 ...

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 ...