Nemours Jean-Baptiste - Haiti Music Video

The Kompa is not merely a Haitian music genre. It serves as hope for many Haitians. Its humble beginning can be traced back about sixty years ago, when legendary saxophonist and guitarist Nemours Jean-Baptiste created a new genre of Haitian music by fusing tradition Haitian meringue with contemporary music elements.

The lively Kompa is unique in its own. Its general sound can be immediately identified from other close genres with its warm and cheerful beat and its strong, heavy guitars, bass, percussion, and keyboards. Kompa lyrics are known for its purity and honesty, as it narrates the hardships and courage of Haitian people.

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