What You Should Know About Haitian Music And The Evolution Of Compas Direct

This informative book focuses on the three phases of evolution of Compas Direct, Haiti's most popular music. Compas, created by the legendary Nemours Jean-Baptiste, has over some fifty years overcome the influences of other cultures, especially musical styles such as Merengue, Salsa, Reggae and Pop to retain its basic foundations. You will also learn about Cadence Rampa, another musical style invented by Webbert Sicot, one of the greatest Haitian saxophonists, who pioneered solos using the saxophone in Haitian music. Whilst Nemours Jean-Baptiste, creator of Compas Direct, and Webbert Sicot, inventor of Cadence Rampa, remain the two seminal figures in the history of the evolution of Haitian music you will also become aware of Wyclef Jean's MVP Compas, the Haitian-born R'n'B star whose latest mission is to crossover Compas internationally using Creole and English lyrics mixed with Reggae and Compas beats. Lastly, learn not only about the musicians, Haitians and non-Haitians, managers, impresarios and media personalities, but also the fans who have contributed to the evolution of this beautiful musical style.