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

Compas, a beloved Haitian music and dance genre inspired by merengue and infused with percussion, has made UNESCO’s cultural ...
BroadwayWorld

Tha Rapper Haiti: Authenticity, Passion, and the Road to Global Success

Creole hip-hop is finding its pulse on the international stage, and Tha Rapper Haiti is leading the way. Born James Prospere in Delmas, Haiti, and now based in the U.S., he stands at the intersection ...
MPR News

Twin Cities author releases children’s books celebrating Haitian language and music

Create an account or log in to save stories. CATHY WURZER: This weekend, a local arts educator is sharing two children's books she self-published in three languages, English, French, and Haitian ...
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Haiti's Rhythmic Legacy: Compas Dance Takes UNESCO Stage

Compas, Haiti's vibrant music genre, has been added to UNESCO's cultural heritage list. This honor highlights the genre's ...
The Manhattan Mercury

Haitians dance with joy over UNESCO musical listing

From the bars of the capital Port-au-Prince to Haiti's most remote villages and its worldwide diaspora, people listen and ...
BroadwayWorld

Haitian-American Sisters Will Debut MIWA Film + Music Experience

From November 6–8, Haitian-American sisters Lunise and Talie Cerin will premiere MIWA, an immersive film and music experience, as the first production in Journey Arts' new season. Amid ongoing ...