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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.
Oh, m'y Gosh! The rhythm of KompAfro-Pop music remind of African Soukous.
by Negre Marron Records September 30, 2018
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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,
Hey Daniella,
Are you can I borrow your Kompa Chrétien CD to listen in my car?
by Negre Marron Records October 3, 2018
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KompAfroBeat

KompAfroBeat is a fusion of Haitian Kompa and Beat music and Afrobeat which involves the combination of elements of West African and Haitian lyrics.

It's 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 and Haitian communities in the Untited States.

Typical instruments are:
Bass guitar, Drum set, Saxophone(s, vocals, Chorus vocals, Rhythm guitar(s), Tenor guitar, Trumpet(s), Trombone(s), Organ/keyboards, Rhythm conga #1, Rhythm conga #2, Solo (lead) Conga Akuba, Yoruba congas, Ostinatos. Gbedu, Sticks/claves, Shekere and backing tracks with chanted vocals, complex intersecting rhythms, and percussions.
Yo Bro! This KompAfroBeat song reminded me of a West African concert I've attended at the SOB's last time I visited NYC in 2001.
by Negre Marron Records October 11, 2018
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Kompadou

Kompadou is a sub genre of Haitian Kompa and Troubadour, an old style of music played mostly in the country side of Haiti

The only difference is most of thé typical instruments, which include:
Acoustic Guitar, accordion, tanbou, maracas, lamellophone, bass, banza, graj scraper, Tcha tcha, beatboxing are now replaced with Modern synthesizers, Drum machines, Keyboard/Keytar, Electric guitar, Bass guitar, Drums, Vocaloid, Auto-Tune, Personal computer, Sequencers, DAW, Backing track sound effects.and Vocals.

The coolest thing with Kompadou music is that NOW old school bands And musians can go back to songs they had recorded before and rerecord them as new Singles, EPs, LPs or entire albums where each song is performed in a different tune or style.

Reginald
"Yo Sheila!
Did you know that most Kompadou songs are about the bitterness and humor of love?"
Sheila
"Hell yeah, but most of the younger Kompa singers often use risqué or suggestive lyrics."

Reginald
"I hear you, Did you also know that sôme of the best Renditions of the old school KOMPA is found in Kompadou music."
by Negre Marron Records October 12, 2018
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KompAvant-Garde

An instrumental composition.of Kompa and Beat dedicated entirely to Haitian Kompa dance songs that's played without any boring Intros and long Verses just Ostinatos, Hooks and Choruses
Often referred to as (HDEM) Haitian Downtempo Electronic Music OR Haitian ElectroniKa - NOT to be Confused with Haitian EDM or HEDM (Haitian Electronic Dance Music) OR Rara Tech, the electronic music subgenre that fuses the Afro-Haitian genre Rara with House music OR Raboday which get its stylistic origin from Rasin music (Haitian Root Music) that has a 4/4 dance rhythm.

KompAvant-Guarde is generally danced to downtempo/Downbeat arrangements with a 1,2 beat.but with a verty danceable groove

The speed of KompAvant-Garde is between 80 and 120 BPM. (Anything higher or lower is acceptable)

The origins of the genre and term was pioneered by Negre. Marron Records' CEO and label Director René Guemps in New York City.

It's played in dance clubs and outdoor music festivals by mainly French-Creole and Crenglish speaking DJs.

KompAvant-Garde is used as background scores for Haitian Television, Radio and online advertisements, initially for Motormobile, Beverage and Telecom companies, as well as various fitness classes including Pilates, Yoga, Jogging, and strip aerobics

Characterized by Electronic Music Technology or Electronic Musical Instruments such as Modern synthesizers, Sequencers, Sampler, Loops, Sound effects,, MIDI, Melody, Personal computers and Digital Audio Workstations (DAW)..
Most of when I listen to music,I prefer KompAvant-Garde, it's mostly Instrumental, becauseI don’t really want to think about someone else’s messed up relationship or dead dog.
by Negre Marron Records October 14, 2018
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KompaNaval

KompaNaval is a fusion of Haitian Kompa Music and Karnival.
During Haitian carnival season bands integrate many styles of music into their sound s including: Rara, Rasin, Raboday, and Kompa, spelled konpa in Haitian Creole, i

It se s when Haitian Kompa music is mixed with elements of Raboday or Rara to create KompaNaval.

KompaNaval is a very important commercial event for Haitian Kompa musicians.as it gives the band's a great opportunity to expand their audience by performing for crowds.

Characterised by typical instruments:

Keyboard/Keytar, Bass guitars, Electric Drum set, Percussions, , loops, Sequencers, Chanted Vocals (often with strong use of Chorus and Singable Melodies), and Backing tracks.

It's played in outdoor music festivals held in Port-au-Prince, Haiti and New York City during the West Indian Parade on Labor Day.
As well as 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 and Haitian communities in the Untited States.
Hey Sherly,
Are you bgoing with me to the KompaNaval festival this Tuesday,? I's Mardi-gras girl.
by Negre Marron Records October 14, 2018
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KompaRific

KompaRific is the way Haitian party-goer feels after dancing a night of dancing to Haitian Kompa and beat music
Yo Booloo!
The DJ just played one of Bijon's newest Kompa and Beat Singlea at the club, that shit made feel

so KompaRific bro.I think IMA download it on Google Play.
by Negre Marron Records October 17, 2018
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