UN adds compas, a Haitian music and dance genre, to cultural heritage list
Compas, a beloved Haitian music and dance genre inspired by merengue and infused with percussion, has made UNESCO's cultural heritage list. The syncopated rhythm, created in the 1950s, wafts from bars, bedrooms and businesses across Haiti, lifting spirits and
(Associated Press, 2025-12-10T16:37:43Z)