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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

Some of the biggest names in Haitian music — with the exception of the country’s president of course — will be in Miami this weekend for the 14th annual Haitian Compas Festival. The party takes off at ...