Compas Faces the Test of International Expansion

Compas, a musical rhythm born on Haitian soil, is now seventy years old. At 70, it shows signs of weakness in its ability to conquer international markets, unlike other, more recent musical genres. Is this difficulty in breaking into the global market due to language, or are there other factors at play?

Over the past 70 years, compas has experienced highs and lows. It has managed to reinvent itself, adapt to the times and trends, and make generations dance. Yet, seventy years later, although this genre has won over the Antilles and some tracks have circulated widely online, Nemours Jean-Baptiste’s creation remains timid on the major global markets.

“Haitian music has proven itself internationally for a long time,” said Dener Céide, maestro of the group Zafèm, citing as examples the success of certai

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