Haitian singer Joseph Dieudonné Larose died on January 9 at 80, leaving a lasting legacy in Konpa with hits like Aksidan and ...

Turn on your favorite urban contemporary Miami radio station and you will hear a rotation of hip-hop, dancehall, reggaeton and Afrobeats, the fast-rising music set to percussive African beats with a ...

Born in northern Haiti, Dieudonné Larose's journey into music began in his youth, where he was influenced by the vibrant sounds of his homeland. Known for his distinctive voice and powerful ...

Only ten days ago, I was teaching students at the CEMUCHCA Institute of Music in Cap Haitian, having just returned from helping gifted young musicians in the small town of Marmelade in the Artibonite ...

PORTSMOUTH — For the first time ever, Rara music is coming to the Seacoast. In fact, when more than a dozen Haitian-American musicians arrive at 3S ArtSpace on Friday, April 4, it may be the first ...

With his talent and commitment to social justice, Tha Rapper Haiti continues to be an artist to watch on the Haitian music scene and around the world. Tha Rapper Haiti has released an exciting and ...

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Compas, a beloved Haitian music and dance genre inspired by merengue and infused with percussion, made UNESCO’s cultural heritage list on Wednesday. The syncopated rhythm, ...

South Floridians can find a celebration of culture, history and pride in Little Haiti during the second annual Best of Haiti Music Festival. Organizers say the event, which takes place Saturday, is an ...

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti >> Woodberson Seïde held his stepsister’s hand as they walked through Haiti ‘s capital on their way to an afterschool music program. They avoided cars, motorcycles, and territory ...

Kidnapping for ransom has quickly become a multi-million-dollar business for armed gangs roaming the slums of Haiti's capital city, Port-au-Prince. After being released, many kidnapping victims leave ...