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 ...

After celebrating its tenth anniversary last month with Tabou Combo, the long-standing konpa band known for bringing Haitian music to international audiences, organizers will feature singer Alan Cavé, ...

In his album “Some Days I’m Good, Some Days I’m Not,” Philly-born music artist, Fridayy, honors his Haitian heritage and ...

There’s a Haitian proverb that says, “Dèyè mòn, gen mòn.” Behind mountains, there are mountains. I’ve been pondering that piece of wisdom ever since I sat in the packed concert hall of the Adrienne ...

On the surface, it seems like Caribbean music’s answer to the Bible’s Isaac and Ishmael: konpa versus rara. The rhythmic battle continues between the horny, dancey frolic of the former versus frenetic ...

New York City will now celebrate Haitian Konpa Day every July 26, honoring Haiti’s iconic dance and music genre. New York City has designated July 26 as Haitian Konpa Day, an annual celebration ...

A GREAT KREYÒL WEEKEND will offer an intoxicating schedule of Haitian arts and cuisine during its celebration of Haitian Heritage Month Celebration, May 9 - 10, 2025. Events include a curated Short ...

Once again Haitians are marking one of their nation’s proudest moments, the founding of the country’s flag, under a cloud of chaos, and uncertainty about their homeland’s future. Still, as Haitians ...

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 ...