Kompa (sometimes written Compas Direct, konpa direk, konpa or compa) is a musical genre as well as a dance that originates from Haïti. It was first explicitly named «Compas Direct» by Nemours Jean-Baptiste on a recording released in 1955. The name derives from compas, the Spanish word meaning rhythm or tone. It involves mostly medium-to-fast tempo beats with an emphasis on electric guitars, synthesizers, and either a solo alto saxophone, a horn section or the synthesizer equivalent. Unlike zouk, the lyrics are mostly in Haitian Creole, and it has a faster rhythm than zouk. Merengue is a type of lively, joyful music and dance that comes from the Dominican Republic. ... For other uses, see Jazz (disambiguation). ... With roots on the island of Cuba, Son Cubano is a style of music that became popular in the second half of the 19th century in the eastern province of Oriente. ... A musical instrument is a device constructed or modified with the purpose of making music. ... For other uses, see Guitar (disambiguation). ... This article is about the instrument as a whole. ... For other uses, see Horn. ... The trumpet is a musical instrument in the brass family. ... For other uses, see Synthesizer (disambiguation). ... Cadence rampa is a variety of music from the Carribean country Haiti. ... Zouk is a style of rhythmic music originating from Guadeloupe and Martinique. ... Zouk-love is a genre of popular French Antillean music. ... The music of Haiti is influenced most greatly by European colonial ties and African migration (through slavery). ... Nemours Jean Baptiste (February 2, 1918 - May 18, 1985) was a Haïtian saxophonist, writer, and band leader. ... Haitian Creole (kreyòl ayisyen) is a creole language It is spoken in Haiti by about 8. ... Haiti is a country situated on the western third of the island of Hispaniola and the smaller islands of La Gonâve, La Tortue (Tortuga), Grande Caye, and Ile a Vache in the Caribbean Sea, east of Cuba; the Dominican Republic shares Hispaniola with Haiti. ... Nemours Jean Baptiste (February 2, 1918 - May 12, 1985) was a Haitian saxophonist, writer, and band leader. ... An electric guitar is a type of guitar that uses pickups to convert the vibration of its steel-cored strings into electrical current, which is then amplified. ... For other uses, see Synthesizer (disambiguation). ... The saxophone (colloquially referred to as sax) is a conical-bored instrument of the woodwind family. ... In a symphony orchestra the horn section is the group of musicians who play the horn (sometimes referred to as the French horn). ... For other uses, see Synthesizer (disambiguation). ... Zouk is a style of rhythmic music originating from Guadeloupe and Martinique. ... Haitian Creole (Kreyòl ayisyen) is a creole language based on the French language. ...

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Kompa artists

Well Known Kompa Artists and Bands

• Dj iET
• Do-La
• Coupé Cloué
• Sweet Micky
• Zin
• Carimi
• T-Vice
• K-Dans
• Djakout Mizik
• Vizyon (Gospel/Christian Kompa)
• Evangel
• Dega
• D'sire
• Jean Michel Daudier
• Nu-Look
• Nu-Vice
• Zenglen
• Kreyol La
• Hangout
• 509
• Gabel
• Top-Vice
• Mizik Mizik
• Black Parents
• Tabou Combo
• Magnum Band
• Skahshah
• Konpa Kreyol
• Krezi Mizik
• Alan Cave
• Alberto S. Pierre
• King Kino
• Mr. Fraunchise
• EVO

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Historical kompa artists

• Jazz des Jeunes
• l'Orchestre Septentrionel
• l'Orchestre Tropicana d'Haiti
• Ibo Combo
• Les Freres Dejean
• Shleu-Shleu
• Skah-Shah
• Scorpio Universel
• DP Express
• Gemini Allstars
• Bossa Combo
• Tabou Combo
• Magnum Band
• Mini Allstars
• System Band
• Papash
• Djet-X
• Zekle
• Les Loups Noirs
• djazz la
• Alan Cave
• Nemours Jn Baptiste
• Julien Paul
• Webert Sicot

References

• Manuel, Peter (2006). Caribbean Currents: Caribbean Music from Rumba to Reggae (2nd edition). Philadelphia: Temple University Press. ISBN 1-59213-463-7. 

See also

• Caribbean Music
• Music of Haïti

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External links

• Kompa Videos (Haiti FM Kompa Music Videos)
• Kompastation.com | 100% Kompa & Zouk Music, Radio and Video 24/7
• Listen to Compa Music