Mario De Volcy Celebrates Growing Role of Women in Compas Direct

When it comes to taking the pulse of compas direct 70 years after its creation, drummer Mario De Volcy approaches the subject from a gendered perspective. For him, the presence of women practicing this musical rhythm constitutes a “revolution.” Once dominated by men, the genre is now seeing the trend reversed. However, he encourages women to fully grasp the scope of this “business.”

Germina Pierre Louis
29 Aug 2025 — Lecture : 1 min.

Seventy years after its creation, compas direct continues to resonate and captivate. Proof of this: a series of concerts is currently being organized, marking in particular a true revolution led by women in this emblematic rhythm of Haitian culture. For Mario De Volcy, an iconic figure of the movement, this represents a major victory for female artists.

“Just ten years ago, it was mainly singers and musicians from the Caribbean who were dominating the Haitian market, giving noteworthy concerts. Today, we can see that local wo

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