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 ...

The popular Haitian konpa song asks: Ki lang ou pale lè w’ap fè lanmou? (What language do you speak when you’re making love?) M’pale Kreyòl, the singer croons. I speak Creole. The 12-track album is ...

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Fridayy attends Island Records, Def Jam Recordings, Mercury Records and Republic Records celebration of the 2024 VMAs on September 11, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images for ...

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 ...

Whether you’re of Haitian heritage, have Haitian friends, love Haitian food, can dance to kompa music, or just a fan of history, Haitian Heritage Month is more than just a celebratory month for ...

"I just had a class, and all 25 women asked, 'Where are the guys?' We need more men. My Gs, you need to come through," Michael O'Brian Kibe, a certified Kompa instructor, says in one of the many ...

This week we check out 10 cuts of great Haitian music, mostly from collections and especially fromTanbou Toujou Lou, a new, truly inspiring one. Haiti — next door to the Dominican Republic and part of ...

With everyone sequestered and self-quarantining due to the coronavirus, we’ve asked our favorite artists to come up with playlists that keep you entertained. Here’s DJ/producer Michael Brun: Hey guys, ...