The name is a portmanteau of France and Español, a sub-genre of the French-Español style of Latin ballad. Also referred to "ballade romatique ,French)" and "balada romántica, Spanish)" a derivative of Bolero, originating from FranSpañol speaking communities of France, Spain, Canada, Central Africa, Haiti and the French Caribbean countries, sung, and performed by a solo singer accompanied usually by live instrumentals or backing tracks.
Typical instruments are:
Accordions trumpet, trombone, Double bass, orchestra, timbales, Flute, Acoustic guitar, Saxophone, vibraphone, Modern synthesizer,, Tombone, Backing track, DAW, Sampler, Electric Guitar, Bass guitar, Piano/Keyboard/Keytar, KeyBass, Hooks/ Lyrical melodies and Harmonies, Vocal, Backing Vocals, Ostinatos, Rap-Singing.
Just like most Ibero-America ballad song , most FranSpañol Ballad are typically dance to a slow tempo.
And the lyrics of FranSpañol Ballad songs typically focus on romantic love.
A notable label of this kind of FranSPañol Ballad is Negre Marron Records which was founded in New York City 2018 by René Guemps.
Typical instruments are:
Accordions trumpet, trombone, Double bass, orchestra, timbales, Flute, Acoustic guitar, Saxophone, vibraphone, Modern synthesizer,, Tombone, Backing track, DAW, Sampler, Electric Guitar, Bass guitar, Piano/Keyboard/Keytar, KeyBass, Hooks/ Lyrical melodies and Harmonies, Vocal, Backing Vocals, Ostinatos, Rap-Singing.
Just like most Ibero-America ballad song , most FranSpañol Ballad are typically dance to a slow tempo.
And the lyrics of FranSpañol Ballad songs typically focus on romantic love.
A notable label of this kind of FranSPañol Ballad is Negre Marron Records which was founded in New York City 2018 by René Guemps.
Her FranSPañol Ballad Cover of (Buenas Noches Mi Amor) by Dalida have been viewed over a million time on Youtube.
by Negre Marron Records January 28, 2019
The name is a portmanteau of Kompa and Compact, a sub-genre of Compas direct (French) (Haitian Creole: "konpa"), or kompa, the four-on-the-floor, upbeat genre that was invented in the 1950s, by Nemours Jean-Baptiste.
For short, KomPak is a modern style of Haitian dance music originating from the Haitian Diaspora.
The term was coined in 2018 by René Guemps, the Founding member of NYC-based independent label Negre Marron Records
Key stylistic element:
Vocals include a blend of SingRapping, Kompa. Modern
are sung in Haitian French-Creole, Crenglish, and Franglish, usually Feature a Lead a guest artist or Backing Vocalist or a Rapper who 'd contribute a guest verse.
Unlike traditional Compas Dirèk which uses dozen-piece ensembles with large horn sections
include (Trompet, Trombone, alto/tenor saxes)
and the two congueros or "tanbou", one of the most distinctive characteristics of compas music
Which is also a trait common to many styles of Caribbean music and other percussion (gong, cowbell, guiro).
Now a days the physical typical musical instruments are rarely used and are replaced to smaller outfits featuring the use of electronic music technology, such as synthedisers, samplers, electronic percussion, backing track, Sequencers, Drum Machine, Loops, Sound effects, EWI (Electronic Wind Instrument, Keytar, Keybass, MIDI, Drum machines, Melody, Personal computers and Digital Audio Workstations (DAW)..
For short, KomPak is a modern style of Haitian dance music originating from the Haitian Diaspora.
The term was coined in 2018 by René Guemps, the Founding member of NYC-based independent label Negre Marron Records
Key stylistic element:
Vocals include a blend of SingRapping, Kompa. Modern
are sung in Haitian French-Creole, Crenglish, and Franglish, usually Feature a Lead a guest artist or Backing Vocalist or a Rapper who 'd contribute a guest verse.
Unlike traditional Compas Dirèk which uses dozen-piece ensembles with large horn sections
include (Trompet, Trombone, alto/tenor saxes)
and the two congueros or "tanbou", one of the most distinctive characteristics of compas music
Which is also a trait common to many styles of Caribbean music and other percussion (gong, cowbell, guiro).
Now a days the physical typical musical instruments are rarely used and are replaced to smaller outfits featuring the use of electronic music technology, such as synthedisers, samplers, electronic percussion, backing track, Sequencers, Drum Machine, Loops, Sound effects, EWI (Electronic Wind Instrument, Keytar, Keybass, MIDI, Drum machines, Melody, Personal computers and Digital Audio Workstations (DAW)..
by Negre Marron Records June 02, 2019
KompAkoustik, is the Haitian Acoustic Kompa style of the
MTV Unplugged which showcase Haitian musical artists playing a combination of their hit songs and covers with acoustic instruments or unplugged
Characterised by typical instruments:
acoustic guitar, Piano, bongos,
Upright bass, percussions,
congas, timbales, trumpet, trombone, claves, cowbell, maracas, güiro, Jam block, Beatbox, souble bass,
flute, saxophone, vibraphone, violin, tres, cuatro. Vocals and Chorus.
An KompAkoustik performance is a very important commercial event for Haitian Kompa musicians as it gives the bands a great opportunity to expand their audience by performing for crowds and it slso offer their fans a chance to experience favourite tunes in a new way.
Some KompAkoustik perfirmances are aired on Haitian televidions and some are streamed online-only.
Some perfornances take place in Haitian Lounged, Restaurants, from mainly the French-Creole speaking countries of the Caribbean, such as Haiti, Martinique, Dominica, Guadeloupe as well as Canada, France and Western Africa and Haitian communities in the Untited States.
performances session are often filmed enf released in a video form and some live versions are released as singles on ITunes or Google Play.
MTV Unplugged which showcase Haitian musical artists playing a combination of their hit songs and covers with acoustic instruments or unplugged
Characterised by typical instruments:
acoustic guitar, Piano, bongos,
Upright bass, percussions,
congas, timbales, trumpet, trombone, claves, cowbell, maracas, güiro, Jam block, Beatbox, souble bass,
flute, saxophone, vibraphone, violin, tres, cuatro. Vocals and Chorus.
An KompAkoustik performance is a very important commercial event for Haitian Kompa musicians as it gives the bands a great opportunity to expand their audience by performing for crowds and it slso offer their fans a chance to experience favourite tunes in a new way.
Some KompAkoustik perfirmances are aired on Haitian televidions and some are streamed online-only.
Some perfornances take place in Haitian Lounged, Restaurants, from mainly the French-Creole speaking countries of the Caribbean, such as Haiti, Martinique, Dominica, Guadeloupe as well as Canada, France and Western Africa and Haitian communities in the Untited States.
performances session are often filmed enf released in a video form and some live versions are released as singles on ITunes or Google Play.
Did you know that Haitian arist usually discuss the history, meaning and memories of the songs during their
KompAkoustik performances with their crowds.
KompAkoustik performances with their crowds.
by Negre Marron Records October 20, 2018
Franglish Rock, a sub-genre of the French-English style of Rock & Pop music originating from France, Canada, West Africa, and the French Caribbean countries, sung and performed by artist over live instrumentals and, or backing tracks.
Typical instruments are:
Modern synthesizer,, Drum machine, Microphone, Saxophone, Trumpet, Tombone, Backing track, DAW, Sampler, Loops, Drums kits, Electric Guitar, Bass guitar, Piano/Keyboard/Keytar, KeyBass, Hooks/ Lyrical melodies and Harmonies, Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals, Ostinatos and Rap-singing.
Just like most Euro-Pan-American Rock and Pop song , most Franglish Rock & Pop are typically song based music with a 4/4 tme signature and often focus and the Verse-Chorus-Verse Form.
And the lyrics of Franglish Rock & Pop songs typically focus on romantic love, social or political
A notable label of this kind of Franglish Rock& Pop is Negre Marron Records which was founded in New York City 2018 by René Guemps.
Typical instruments are:
Modern synthesizer,, Drum machine, Microphone, Saxophone, Trumpet, Tombone, Backing track, DAW, Sampler, Loops, Drums kits, Electric Guitar, Bass guitar, Piano/Keyboard/Keytar, KeyBass, Hooks/ Lyrical melodies and Harmonies, Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals, Ostinatos and Rap-singing.
Just like most Euro-Pan-American Rock and Pop song , most Franglish Rock & Pop are typically song based music with a 4/4 tme signature and often focus and the Verse-Chorus-Verse Form.
And the lyrics of Franglish Rock & Pop songs typically focus on romantic love, social or political
A notable label of this kind of Franglish Rock& Pop is Negre Marron Records which was founded in New York City 2018 by René Guemps.
by Negre Marron Records January 27, 2019
Haitian Music Industry Association, (HMIA) pronounced " Hm̩ /mY ā-uh" (H - huh, silent) – commonly referred (Association haïtienne de l'industrie musicale or Asosyasyon Endistri Mizik Ayisyen in Haitian-Créole - is an organization composed of Haitian musicians, vocalists. composers, producers and performers, headquartered in New York City.
Founded by René Guemps in 2022, with a primary focus on the performance and promotion of Haitian music in the US.
Founded by René Guemps in 2022, with a primary focus on the performance and promotion of Haitian music in the US.
We excited to be the first Haitian Folkloric band to join the Haitian Music Industry Association, HMIA.
by Negre Marron Records August 11, 2022
KompApraise
A Kompa and Beat singer who writes and performs music in order to praise a political figure and or other important person.
Often during Haitian carnival season political candidates businesses and wealthy Haitian families would sought out KompaNaval, Kompa-Ragga and Rara Bands even Kreyòl Rappers to compose and perform a KompApraisel songs about them as a form of advertisement or publicity,
Some artists who want to break into the music industry and make a name for themselves would offer to write good KompApraise songs for whoever will pay for or sponsor their album production and provide them a carnival float to perform on during the Carnival.
Some artists who don't have a their own bands would go as far as Miami and New York City to book session with Studio musicians who they know can provide them a hot backing track get their track done in time for Carnaval.
A notable ensemble for this kind of collaboration work is Gimpsy! Gimpsi! Gimpsé!, a collective of Kompa and Beat session musicians based in New York City.
Before the Karnival season arrives which usually in January, known as Pre-Kanaval, and the main carnival in February and held over several weeks each year leading up to Mardi Gras.
The first musician to sing a KomApraise song to praise a Haitian President in 1968 was Nemours Jean Baptiste, the founder and creator of Haitian Kompa Music.
A Kompa and Beat singer who writes and performs music in order to praise a political figure and or other important person.
Often during Haitian carnival season political candidates businesses and wealthy Haitian families would sought out KompaNaval, Kompa-Ragga and Rara Bands even Kreyòl Rappers to compose and perform a KompApraisel songs about them as a form of advertisement or publicity,
Some artists who want to break into the music industry and make a name for themselves would offer to write good KompApraise songs for whoever will pay for or sponsor their album production and provide them a carnival float to perform on during the Carnival.
Some artists who don't have a their own bands would go as far as Miami and New York City to book session with Studio musicians who they know can provide them a hot backing track get their track done in time for Carnaval.
A notable ensemble for this kind of collaboration work is Gimpsy! Gimpsi! Gimpsé!, a collective of Kompa and Beat session musicians based in New York City.
Before the Karnival season arrives which usually in January, known as Pre-Kanaval, and the main carnival in February and held over several weeks each year leading up to Mardi Gras.
The first musician to sing a KomApraise song to praise a Haitian President in 1968 was Nemours Jean Baptiste, the founder and creator of Haitian Kompa Music.
by Negre Marron Records November 26, 2018
ManifesNaval is the Haitian Carnival style of the Protest music.
During Haitian carnival season bands integrate many styles of music into their sound s including: FolKompa, Diaspora-Ra, Rara, Rasin, Raboday, Ragga-Boday,
and RaggaNaval which is rhydim borrowed from Carnival Music to form .
The sub-genre uses catchy melodies and rhythms which usually relates to news, their struggles/frustrations, Social disparities, Poverty, society problems, and which they do in the form of "Voye pwen" (Send a point) which is sung in native Hatian Creole.
Characterised by typical instruments:
Keyboard/Keytar, Bass guitars, Electric Guitars, Drum set, Percussions, Loops, Brass,
Drumming, , Sequencers, Synthesizes, Delays, and Backing tracks.
Key stylistic element:
Vocals include a blend of PoLyrical Comments, SingRapping, Kompa, Call and repeat, Chanted Vocals (often with strong use of cryptic, bawdy and pithy lyrics, Choruses and Singable melodies), which are sung in Haitian French-Creole,
It's played in outdoor music outdoor-festivals As well as in nightclubs from mainly the French-Creole, Frenglish and Crenglish speaking countries of the Caribbean, the Antilles such as Haiti, Martinique, Dominica, Guadeloupe as well as Canada, France and some cities in North and South America (especially New York City, New Jersey, Boston, and and Miami)
A notable label of this kind of ManifesNaval music is Negre Marron Records which was founded in New York City 2018 by René Guemps
During Haitian carnival season bands integrate many styles of music into their sound s including: FolKompa, Diaspora-Ra, Rara, Rasin, Raboday, Ragga-Boday,
and RaggaNaval which is rhydim borrowed from Carnival Music to form .
The sub-genre uses catchy melodies and rhythms which usually relates to news, their struggles/frustrations, Social disparities, Poverty, society problems, and which they do in the form of "Voye pwen" (Send a point) which is sung in native Hatian Creole.
Characterised by typical instruments:
Keyboard/Keytar, Bass guitars, Electric Guitars, Drum set, Percussions, Loops, Brass,
Drumming, , Sequencers, Synthesizes, Delays, and Backing tracks.
Key stylistic element:
Vocals include a blend of PoLyrical Comments, SingRapping, Kompa, Call and repeat, Chanted Vocals (often with strong use of cryptic, bawdy and pithy lyrics, Choruses and Singable melodies), which are sung in Haitian French-Creole,
It's played in outdoor music outdoor-festivals As well as in nightclubs from mainly the French-Creole, Frenglish and Crenglish speaking countries of the Caribbean, the Antilles such as Haiti, Martinique, Dominica, Guadeloupe as well as Canada, France and some cities in North and South America (especially New York City, New Jersey, Boston, and and Miami)
A notable label of this kind of ManifesNaval music is Negre Marron Records which was founded in New York City 2018 by René Guemps
Hey Myrlande!
You going to the ManifesNaval Event tonight? Your favorite PoLyrical Rap Artist will be performing.
You going to the ManifesNaval Event tonight? Your favorite PoLyrical Rap Artist will be performing.
by Negre Marron Records October 21, 2019