Artists

Alan Cavé

Lead singer of the group Zin and a soulful Kompa and Zouk vocalist. One of the most respected voices in Haitian music.

Anie Alerte

Baki

Bedjine

Beethova Obas

Haiti's most celebrated folk singer-songwriter, Beethova Obas blends Twoubadou tradition with social commentary. His music is the voice of Haitian everyday life.

BélO

Haiti's most versatile modern artist, BélO fuses Kompa, R&B, and Twoubadou into a unique sound that connects the diaspora with their roots.

Boukman Eksperyans

A Grammy-nominated mizik rasin band mixing Vodou rhythms, rock and roots music. Famous for politically charged Carnival anthems.

Carimi

One of the most beloved modern Kompa bands, formed in New York in 2001. Known for romantic hits and stadium-filling popularity across the diaspora.

Charlin Bato

Djakout Mizik

A major Kompa band known for their jazzy style and Carnival anthems. One of the most prominent names in the Haitian music industry.

Emeline Michel

Often called the reigning queen of Haitian song, Emeline Michel is a renowned singer-songwriter blending Kompa, Twoubadou and rhythms of Haiti.

Harmonik

Founded by Nickenson Prud'homme, Harmonik is known for smooth, melodic Konpa and fan favorites like 'Incroyab'.

Klass

Founded by Richie (formerly of Djakout), Klass is one of the cornerstones of modern Konpa with a string of hit albums.

Kreyòl La

A top Carnival band and one of the most popular groups in Haiti's annual Kanaval competition.

Mikaben

Michael Benjamin, beloved singer-songwriter and son of Lionel Benjamin. Known for 'Ayiti Se' and celebrated across the diaspora before his passing in 2022.

Nu Look

Led by maestro Arly Larivière, Nu Look is one of the most popular modern Kompa bands, known for polished romantic Konpa.

RAM

Founded by Richard Morse, RAM performs mizik rasin — a celebration of Haiti's Vodou culture and roots, beloved at Carnival.

Roody Roodboy

A popular modern artist known for Rabòday and Kompa hits that dominate Haitian street music and dancefloors.

Rutshelle Guillaume

One of Haiti's leading female vocalists, known for powerful ballads like 'Rete La' and high-profile collaborations.

Sweet Micky

Michel Martelly, known as Sweet Micky, is a legendary Kompa performer famous for his energetic shows and humor. Later became President of Haiti.

T-vice

One of Haiti's most beloved modern Kompa bands, T-Vice has been dominating dancefloors since the 1990s with romantic lyrics and infectious rhythms.

Tabou Combo

Founded in 1968, Tabou Combo is Haiti's most internationally recognized Kompa band. Their blend of Kompa, funk, and jazz brought Haitian music to New York, Paris, and beyond.

Wyclef Jean

Born in Haiti, raised in New Jersey, Wyclef brought Haitian culture to a global audience through The Fugees and a celebrated solo career.

Zenglen

A long-running Kompa institution that has launched the careers of many Haitian stars over the decades.