A month after igniting the crowd at Miami’s Compas Festival, Haitian konpa star Richard Cave and his band KAI delivered another electrifying performance on Friday, June 20, at “Sounds of Little Haiti.

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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 ...

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MIAMI — The theme was family Friday night as Sounds of Little Haiti celebrated its 10th anniversary with music, dancing and a sense of community in Miami’s Little Haiti neighborhood. For many, the ...

He was a beacon of Haitian culture whose riveting virtuosity with the guitar and rich compositions of konpa not only gave the music a new dimension but made him a legend among musicians and fans. Once ...

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Compas, a beloved Haitian music and dance genre inspired by merengue and infused with percussion, made UNESCO’s cultural heritage list on Wednesday. The syncopated rhythm, ...

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Haitian konpa star Richard Cave performs with his band KAI on Friday, June 20, 2025, at “Sounds of Little Haiti” in Miami, Florida. Carl Juste cjuste@miamiherald.com A month after igniting the crowd ...