Used by Haitian to speak to other Haitians who understand or speak both languages or parts of Creole and Spanish in Chile, Cuba, Puerto Rico and certain part of the United States Washington Heights (NYC) and Little Miami (Florida) but mainly in the Batey La luisa of the Dominican Rep, a small rural community where mostly Haitians live,
It's actually speaking Creole and Español at the same time by alternating from one language to another every 2 or 4 words.
Any Haitians who live in in the Dominican Republic for more than 5 years - speak CreoSpañol to one another every time they meet, greet or speak over the phone, text messaging even when they chat or when making comments online.
It's actually speaking Creole and Español at the same time by alternating from one language to another every 2 or 4 words.
Any Haitians who live in in the Dominican Republic for more than 5 years - speak CreoSpañol to one another every time they meet, greet or speak over the phone, text messaging even when they chat or when making comments online.
How Dominican Haitians, greet each other in the street of Washington Heights in CreoSpañol.
Jose,
"¿Oye Renélo-Meme! Sak Pase mi hermanito?"
Renélo-Meme
”Nap boule, piti, piti Muchacho. ”
Jose,
"¿Oye Renélo-Meme! Sak Pase mi hermanito?"
Renélo-Meme
”Nap boule, piti, piti Muchacho. ”
by Negre Marron Records January 29, 2019
It's a hybrid style of music which incorporate elements of the Brazilian Forró singing and lyrical melodies and combine them with Haitian Kompa themes, Musical Structures and Instruments.
The rhythms is generally dance to a mid-tempo with a One, Two beat and an arrangements of Common time or a 4/4 time Signature and a slow tempo are kept around 96/ to 110 BPM (beats per minute,) which emphasize the song's melody and harmonies.
Key stylistic element:
Vocals include a blend of SingRapping, which are sung by lead Artist or singers, Backing Vocalist or a Rapper of Brazilian origin, who 'd contribute a (8 or 16 bar) Big guest verse
Unlike traditional Forró music which uses a large metal triangle, accordion, zabumba (Afro-Brazilian drum), bass drum and guitar (called the viola)
KompaForró musical instruments feature the use of electronic music technology, which include:
electromechanical such as Electric Guitars, synthedisers, EWI (Electronic Wind Instrument, Keytar, Drum machines, and Electronic Drum kits, Key board/Keytar, Electronic Guitar, Bass guitar, Keybass, Vocals, Chorus vocals, backing tracks with chanted vocals, Singable-Melodies, freestyle rap-like improvisations, Call and Response, percussions as well as MIDI technology.
KompForró music is played and danced with a partner in nightclubs from mainly the Brazilian and Haitian communities.
A notable label of this kind of KompaForró is Negre Marron Records which was founded in New York City 2018 by René Guemps.
The rhythms is generally dance to a mid-tempo with a One, Two beat and an arrangements of Common time or a 4/4 time Signature and a slow tempo are kept around 96/ to 110 BPM (beats per minute,) which emphasize the song's melody and harmonies.
Key stylistic element:
Vocals include a blend of SingRapping, which are sung by lead Artist or singers, Backing Vocalist or a Rapper of Brazilian origin, who 'd contribute a (8 or 16 bar) Big guest verse
Unlike traditional Forró music which uses a large metal triangle, accordion, zabumba (Afro-Brazilian drum), bass drum and guitar (called the viola)
KompaForró musical instruments feature the use of electronic music technology, which include:
electromechanical such as Electric Guitars, synthedisers, EWI (Electronic Wind Instrument, Keytar, Drum machines, and Electronic Drum kits, Key board/Keytar, Electronic Guitar, Bass guitar, Keybass, Vocals, Chorus vocals, backing tracks with chanted vocals, Singable-Melodies, freestyle rap-like improvisations, Call and Response, percussions as well as MIDI technology.
KompForró music is played and danced with a partner in nightclubs from mainly the Brazilian and Haitian communities.
A notable label of this kind of KompaForró is Negre Marron Records which was founded in New York City 2018 by René Guemps.
by Negre Marron Records June 22, 2020
by Negre Marron Records September 01, 2018
HAITIAN MUSIC INDUSTRY FORUM (HMI Forum) - A platform for Haitian music industry professionals and enthusiasts to discuss and share information on industry news, events, and developments. From artists and producers to managers and marketers, the HMI Forum provides a space for members to connect and collaborate on projects and initiatives that aim to strengthen and grow the Haitian music industry. With regular discussions on topics such as copyright law, royalties, and digital distribution, the HMI Forum is a valuable resource for anyone looking to make their mark in the HMI.
The HAITIAN MUSIC INDUSTRY FORUM is the brainchild of Rene Guemps, the Founder-CEO of Negre Marron Records and President-CEO of The Haitian Music Industry Association (HMIA), both located in New York City.
The HAITIAN MUSIC INDUSTRY FORUM is the brainchild of Rene Guemps, the Founder-CEO of Negre Marron Records and President-CEO of The Haitian Music Industry Association (HMIA), both located in New York City.
"I just joined the HAITIAN MUSIC INDUSTRY FORUM (HMI Forum) and already I'm learning so much about the business side of the HMI. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to get ahead in the industry."
by Negre Marron Records May 06, 2023
GenerHaitian X, is a Haitian Kompa Dirèk tribute band that pays tribute to Gemini All Stars de Ti Manno which sang about the condition of the Haitian people, sexism, sexual harassment, power harassment, discrimination.
They also introduced a twist to the original sound recording of Gemini All Stars de Ti manno by replacing them with their own sounds, they also add three background vocalists. and while the lyrics and melodies are resung by a different Lead Vocalist, but are the same.
GenerHaitian X was formed in New York City by Negre Marron Records' CEO and label Director René Guemps.
The band is composed of a Lead Vocalist, a Lead Guitarist, a Rithym guitarist, a Bassist, a Drummer, a Percussionists, a Gongist, a Keyboardist, a Trumpet player, a Trombonist, a Saxophonist (Alto-Tenor) and 3 background vocalists (one male and 2 females.)
They also introduced a twist to the original sound recording of Gemini All Stars de Ti manno by replacing them with their own sounds, they also add three background vocalists. and while the lyrics and melodies are resung by a different Lead Vocalist, but are the same.
GenerHaitian X was formed in New York City by Negre Marron Records' CEO and label Director René Guemps.
The band is composed of a Lead Vocalist, a Lead Guitarist, a Rithym guitarist, a Bassist, a Drummer, a Percussionists, a Gongist, a Keyboardist, a Trumpet player, a Trombonist, a Saxophonist (Alto-Tenor) and 3 background vocalists (one male and 2 females.)
by Negre Marron Records December 04, 2018
FolKompa is a sub-genre of Haitian Folk Music which combines elements of
Kompa, Affranchi; Kontradans: Méringue; Rara; Twoubadou: Konpa /Compas : Mini-jazz; Haitian rock (rock kreyòl: Mizik rasin (Roots music) and Rabôday.
Traditional instruments are:
drums, electric bass guitar, conga, guitars, gūiras, keyborard, vaksen (bamboo) Kòne, trumpets, Keyboards, Trumpet, Trombone, saxophones, backing track and vocals
FolKompa Musicians usually sing about society problems which include difficult topics such as poverty , their struggles/frustration or social disparities and are mostly done in French-Haitian Creole.
Kompa, Affranchi; Kontradans: Méringue; Rara; Twoubadou: Konpa /Compas : Mini-jazz; Haitian rock (rock kreyòl: Mizik rasin (Roots music) and Rabôday.
Traditional instruments are:
drums, electric bass guitar, conga, guitars, gūiras, keyborard, vaksen (bamboo) Kòne, trumpets, Keyboards, Trumpet, Trombone, saxophones, backing track and vocals
FolKompa Musicians usually sing about society problems which include difficult topics such as poverty , their struggles/frustration or social disparities and are mostly done in French-Haitian Creole.
Jake,
"Hey marie is it true that FolKompa music is use a way yo “voye pwen,” which in English literally means “sending the point?"
Marie,
" Yeah Jake,
Voye pwen aims to sing around a controversial topic, encircling it in blame but not actually accusing an issue outright."
"Hey marie is it true that FolKompa music is use a way yo “voye pwen,” which in English literally means “sending the point?"
Marie,
" Yeah Jake,
Voye pwen aims to sing around a controversial topic, encircling it in blame but not actually accusing an issue outright."
by Negre Marron Records September 30, 2018
KomPalindrome, the name is a portmanteau of Haitian Kompa, Palindrome a unique compositional technique originating from French-Creole, speaking countries of the Caribbean.
It's when artist Rap-Sing a Haitian Kompa or Rap song forward, that has a complely differeent meaning when it sang Backward.
The whole idea is to chant-rap-Sing something forward and backward and have it means 2 different things both ways.
Key stylistic element:
Vocals, Sing-Rapping, speach, spoken word, Beats, MIDI System Drum set, Chant-Rap, Drum Machine, 808, Synthesisers, EWI, DAW, Electric Bass/Guitar, Keytar, Keybass, Guest artist or Backing Vocalist or a Rapper who 'd contribute a guest verse.
Other elements:
Retrograde, non-retrogade, Crab Canon, Crancizans, Sprechstimme and backmasking which is the technique artist used to censor musical/lyrical clips, words or phrases for "clean" releases of explicit songs.
A notable label of this kind of KomPalindrome music is Negre Marron Records which was founded in New York City 2018 by René Guemps
It's when artist Rap-Sing a Haitian Kompa or Rap song forward, that has a complely differeent meaning when it sang Backward.
The whole idea is to chant-rap-Sing something forward and backward and have it means 2 different things both ways.
Key stylistic element:
Vocals, Sing-Rapping, speach, spoken word, Beats, MIDI System Drum set, Chant-Rap, Drum Machine, 808, Synthesisers, EWI, DAW, Electric Bass/Guitar, Keytar, Keybass, Guest artist or Backing Vocalist or a Rapper who 'd contribute a guest verse.
Other elements:
Retrograde, non-retrogade, Crab Canon, Crancizans, Sprechstimme and backmasking which is the technique artist used to censor musical/lyrical clips, words or phrases for "clean" releases of explicit songs.
A notable label of this kind of KomPalindrome music is Negre Marron Records which was founded in New York City 2018 by René Guemps
by Negre Marron Records October 15, 2019