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.
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
Get the KompAfroBeat mug.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?"
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."
"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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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)..
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
Get the KompAvant-Garde mug.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.
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.
by Negre Marron Records October 14, 2018
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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.
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
Get the KompaRific mug.KompAppeal, is the Haitian Emo music, characterized by an emphasis on emotional expression, sometimes through Komfessional lyrics and are sung in Fench/Creole by artists of Haitian origins.
Typical instruments
Keyboard/Keytar, Drum machines, Vocals, guitar, Electron bass, Saxophone, drums, MIDI, and EWI (Electronic Wind Instrument)
A notable label of this kind of KompAppeal music is Negre Marron Records which was foundef in New York City ) 2018) by René Guemps.
Typical instruments
Keyboard/Keytar, Drum machines, Vocals, guitar, Electron bass, Saxophone, drums, MIDI, and EWI (Electronic Wind Instrument)
A notable label of this kind of KompAppeal music is Negre Marron Records which was foundef in New York City ) 2018) by René Guemps.
by Negre Marron Records October 19, 2018
Get the KompAppeal mug.KomPaoké-Dirèk is the Haitian style of the Karaoke , characterised by amateur singers singing along a recorded Kompa and Beat music (a music video) using a microphone.
Lyrics are usually displayed on a video screen, along with a moving symbol, changing color, or music video images, to guide the singer.
The music is typically an instrumental version of popular Kompa and Beat and KomPassion songs - sung in Kompaoké Bars & Lounges by Haitian, Martinicans, Dominicans (Dominca) and Guadeloupean amateur Singers in French/Creole or sometimes Crenglish (Cranglais) as well as Frenglish (Franglais).
The only difference is, unlike other regular Karaoke, you can just play the popular game called "Kamikaze Karaoke" or "Karaoke Roulett" .
As Our genres are limited to just Kompa and Beat and KomPassion music.
That said, participants cannot call up an Zook or Rasin eongs that none of the participants can sing..
Lyrics are usually displayed on a video screen, along with a moving symbol, changing color, or music video images, to guide the singer.
The music is typically an instrumental version of popular Kompa and Beat and KomPassion songs - sung in Kompaoké Bars & Lounges by Haitian, Martinicans, Dominicans (Dominca) and Guadeloupean amateur Singers in French/Creole or sometimes Crenglish (Cranglais) as well as Frenglish (Franglais).
The only difference is, unlike other regular Karaoke, you can just play the popular game called "Kamikaze Karaoke" or "Karaoke Roulett" .
As Our genres are limited to just Kompa and Beat and KomPassion music.
That said, participants cannot call up an Zook or Rasin eongs that none of the participants can sing..
Are you going to the Kompa Room Live to sing KomPaoké-Dirèk with us tonight Annabelle?
I heard they gonna let the audience sing for an hour before their regular show start?
I heard they gonna let the audience sing for an hour before their regular show start?
by Negre Marron Records November 2, 2018
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