As much as Afro-Cuban rhythms are a part of Miami's musical heritage, so is Haitian Compas music. The genre is credited to 1950s saxophonist Nemours Jean-Baptiste, who incorporated brass into a wide ...

Founder of the biggest Haitian music festival outside of Haiti, Rodney Noel is calling on the Haitian Music Industry (HMI) to come to the rescue of one of its own. Noel is issuing the plea on behalf ...

Haitian Proverbs 101: Sak vide pa kanpe. Translation: An empty sack does not stand. Meaning: You can’t work without food. Now, do your part to help fill Haiti’s sak by attending the 12th annual ...

NBC 6 talks to popular Haitian-born band Harmonik about headlining this year’s 20th annual Haitian Compas Festival during Haitian Heritage Month.

Attendees dance to the music during the Haitian Compas Festival at Sun Life Stadium on Saturday, May 16, 2015 Al Diaz Miami Herald Staff After 18 years, Miami’s Haitian Compas Festival is now a ...