The weekly event at The DL on Delancey St. serves as a hub for people to network while chowing down on Haitian specialties like a fritay platter.

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... With May marking Haitian Heritage Month, Haiti’s iconic sound, Konpa, has become so popular that it’s now blending with styles like Afrobeats and soul music ...

Tabou Combo has one of the most revered funk breakdowns in all of musicland. And between the voudou beats, big soul horns, salsa turns, merengue runs, and rockin’ drums, this band is the most eclectic ...

New York City will now celebrate Haitian Konpa Day every July 26, honoring Haiti’s iconic dance and music genre. New York City has designated July 26 as Haitian Konpa Day, an annual celebration ...

CARREFOUR, Haiti – Wrapped in the Haitian flag, the rude boy of konpa music sashays across the stage as thousands of fans wave posters. The self-appointed president of a konpa nation then reaches back ...

Miami’s Haitian Compas Festival has endured it all through the years. It has bounced between venues, staved off competition, tried being a two-day event and has seen its celebrations dampen by rain ...

Montreal has long been a refuge for Haitian exiles. Of all the African and Caribbean populations in this chilly Canadian city--and there are many--Haiti is the oldest and largest. So it's no surprise ...