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KompAppeal 

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.
Her KompAppeal song is so emotional.
KompAppeal by Negre Marron Records October 19, 2018
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A KompAppella 

is the Haitian A cappella style of unaccompanied vocal music., specifically group or solo singing without instrumental accompaniment,

Instead of singing over a rhythm that matches the sentiment of the lyrics, a singer would sets the tone him/herself by building a live loop of his/her own harmonies and snaps. Using the full range of their vocals,

Characterised by Typical instruments
Layed Vocals, Vocal percussion, Live looping, Harmonies, Snaps/Claps, Vocal toning, Body percussion, Vocal cords, Beatboxing, Body percussion and instrument mimicry as in Vocalese and/or. Scatting.
Some Haitian singer and voodoo priests even use A KompAppella to create adaptations of traditional FolKompa music, which they use at the begining of voodoo ceremonies.
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