Definitions by Negre Marron Records
DiaspoRara
An instrumental composition.of FolKompa Music dedicated entirely to Rara, Rasin (Haitian Root music) and Voodoo dance songs that's played without lyrics or words
Often referred to as Haitian Techno or (Tèkno Ayisyen) in Haitian Creole. The origins of the subgenre and term was pioneered by Negre Marron Records' CEO, and Netlabel director René Guemps.
Played in nightclubs from mainly the French-Creole and Crenglish speaking countries of the Caribbean, such as Haiti, Martinique, Dominica, Guadeloupe and as well.as France, Canada, Western Africa, and Haitian Communities in the US.
Characterized by typical intruments such as:
Metal trumpets which are made from recycled metal, bamboo trumpets, Vaksin (vaccine) the vaccine perform repeating patterns in hocket and often strike their instruments rhythmically with a stick while blowing into them, drums, maracas, güiras or güiros, metal bells, as well as sometimes
Modern instruments include: Key board/Keytar, Electronic Guitar, Bass guitar, trumpets, saxophones, Congas, Drum machines, Modular synthesizer, Percussion, Personal computer, and sound effects can be used as well.
Often referred to as Haitian Techno or (Tèkno Ayisyen) in Haitian Creole. The origins of the subgenre and term was pioneered by Negre Marron Records' CEO, and Netlabel director René Guemps.
Played in nightclubs from mainly the French-Creole and Crenglish speaking countries of the Caribbean, such as Haiti, Martinique, Dominica, Guadeloupe and as well.as France, Canada, Western Africa, and Haitian Communities in the US.
Characterized by typical intruments such as:
Metal trumpets which are made from recycled metal, bamboo trumpets, Vaksin (vaccine) the vaccine perform repeating patterns in hocket and often strike their instruments rhythmically with a stick while blowing into them, drums, maracas, güiras or güiros, metal bells, as well as sometimes
Modern instruments include: Key board/Keytar, Electronic Guitar, Bass guitar, trumpets, saxophones, Congas, Drum machines, Modular synthesizer, Percussion, Personal computer, and sound effects can be used as well.
DiaspoRara by Negre Marron Records October 9, 2018
Orchest-Rap
A sub genre of Diaspo-Rap music where the performance is always done live with the backing of an orchestra.
The beats are marked by rhythmical rhymed verses intertwined with heavy brass, woodwinds, brassy horns, (Trumpet & Trombone), percussion, piano, and soaring strings (violin, viola, cello and double bass), Timpani, Snare drum, Bass drum, cymbals, tam-tam, triangle, tambourine, xylophone. Other instruments such as the Electric guitar, Electric ass, Synthesizer, Keyboard, Turntable, Synthetic riffs, Roland TR-808 beats, Rapping, Vocals with Pop and classic Samples.
Some Diaspo-Rappers included an orchestra and a choir in their beats.
The beats are marked by rhythmical rhymed verses intertwined with heavy brass, woodwinds, brassy horns, (Trumpet & Trombone), percussion, piano, and soaring strings (violin, viola, cello and double bass), Timpani, Snare drum, Bass drum, cymbals, tam-tam, triangle, tambourine, xylophone. Other instruments such as the Electric guitar, Electric ass, Synthesizer, Keyboard, Turntable, Synthetic riffs, Roland TR-808 beats, Rapping, Vocals with Pop and classic Samples.
Some Diaspo-Rappers included an orchestra and a choir in their beats.
Orchest-Rap by Negre Marron Records October 9, 2018
Crenglish
Used by Haitian-Americans to speak to other Haitians who understand or speak both languages or parts of both languages, mainly in the United States. and certain parts of Canada
It's actually speaking Creole and English at the same time by alternating from one language to another every 1 or 2 words.
It's actually speaking Creole and English at the same time by alternating from one language to another every 1 or 2 words.
Any Haitians who live in in the US for more than 5 years - speak Crenglish to one another every time they meet or speak over the phone, even when they chat online and text messages.
Yo René! Sak pass menm nan? 'M te call ou last night, menm te wè 'w pat answer, so ' M te di ma call ou back ankò later.
Yo René! Sak pass menm nan? 'M te call ou last night, menm te wè 'w pat answer, so ' M te di ma call ou back ankò later.
Crenglish by Negre Marron Records October 8, 2018
KomPhonic
KomPhonics are polyphonic ringtones of Haitian Kompa and Beat music.
characterized by typical instruments:
Modern synthesizers, Drum machines, Keyboard/Keytar, Electric guitar, Bass guitar, Vocaloid, Vocals, personal computer, Smartphones, sampler, DAW and sound effects.
Distributing them usually requires the agreement of record labels and other owners of artists' rights.
characterized by typical instruments:
Modern synthesizers, Drum machines, Keyboard/Keytar, Electric guitar, Bass guitar, Vocaloid, Vocals, personal computer, Smartphones, sampler, DAW and sound effects.
Distributing them usually requires the agreement of record labels and other owners of artists' rights.
Yo G'Angelo!
That KomPhonic Ringtone is dope, where did you download it rom -the App Store or Google Play?
That KomPhonic Ringtone is dope, where did you download it rom -the App Store or Google Play?
KomPhonic by Negre Marron Records October 6, 2018
Kompa Chrétien
Kompa Chrétien is the Haitian genre of Gospel music. Kompa chrétien, is often referred to simply as ("KOMPA LEVANJIL") in Haitian Creole or in French. "("KOMPAS ÉVANGÉLIQUE ") French (a combination of Haitian music and evangelistic lyric with a flair Kompa .
Kompa Chrétien is composed and performed for many purposes, including, religious or ceremonial purposes, aesthetic pleasure and as an entertainment product for the marketplace.
Kompa Chrétien music is played in church, auditoriums, gospel music concerts.
Typical instruments are:
Hymns, clapping and foot stomping, Vocals (often with strong use of harmony), piano organ, Keyboard, Timbal, Cymbal, Keytar, guitar, drums, Hi-hats, bass guitar,
Kompa Chrétien is composed and performed for many purposes, including, religious or ceremonial purposes, aesthetic pleasure and as an entertainment product for the marketplace.
Kompa Chrétien music is played in church, auditoriums, gospel music concerts.
Typical instruments are:
Hymns, clapping and foot stomping, Vocals (often with strong use of harmony), piano organ, Keyboard, Timbal, Cymbal, Keytar, guitar, drums, Hi-hats, bass guitar,
Kompa Chrétien by Negre Marron Records October 3, 2018
FolKompa
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."
FolKompa by Negre Marron Records September 30, 2018
KompAfro-Pop
KompAfro-Pop is a fusion of Haitian Kompa and Africain Populari Music, played in nightclubs from mainly the French-Creole speaking countries of the Caribbean, such as Haiti, Martinique, Dominica, Guadeloupe as well as Canada, France and Western Africa..
Typical instruments are:
Bass guitar, congas, drums, guitar, brass, keyboard, percussion, saxophone, backing track, and chanted vocals
Both the music and dance are similar, the only difference between both genres is: KompAfro-Pop is played at a higher tempo than traditional Kompa and the lyrics are mostly sung in French-Haitian Creole.
Typical instruments are:
Bass guitar, congas, drums, guitar, brass, keyboard, percussion, saxophone, backing track, and chanted vocals
Both the music and dance are similar, the only difference between both genres is: KompAfro-Pop is played at a higher tempo than traditional Kompa and the lyrics are mostly sung in French-Haitian Creole.
KompAfro-Pop by Negre Marron Records September 30, 2018