Haitian Dance

Haitian dance music, deeply rooted in the vibrant culture and history of Haiti, is a rich and electrifying genre that comprises various styles such as kompa, zouk, and racine. This genre exemplifies a celebration of life, community, and Haitian heritage, combining traditional African rhythms with elements of French, Caribbean, and Latin influences. Artists like Jacques Fortere and Tabou Combo De Petion-Ville are known for their infectious beats and compelling melodies that invite listeners to dance. Incorporating traditional instruments such as the tanbou (drum) and the maracas, along with modern synthesizers and guitars, the genre offers a unique sound that is both historical and contemporary. Themes often explore love, social issues, and political resistance, showcasing the resilience and joy of the Haitian people. Haitian dance music, represented by bands like RAM and Racine Barak, continues to evolve while maintaining its roots, making it beloved both in Haiti and internationally.

Latest Haitian Dance Release
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Olicha Legba
Single - Released May 22, 2024
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RAM
Riva Nyri Precil
Koudjay
Azor
Roots Of Haiti
Boukan Ginen
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The Sound of Haitian Dance 10 Haitian Dance artists
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  1. May 22, 2024
  2. January 26
  3. June 2, 2023
  4. March 13
  5. March 13
  6. January 20
  7. October 3, 2022
  8. June 20
  9. December 12, 2021
  10. October 12
  11. October 3
  12. June 17
  13. November 1, 2020
  14. November 11, 2019
  15. May 1
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    Haiti
    1 tracks
  16. January 8
  17. July 13, 2018
  18. January 8
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    Wouke
    1 tracks
  19. January 26, 2017
  20. January 18
  21. November 18, 2016
  22. June 10
  23. May 24
  24. May 21
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    Gran Bwa
    10 tracks
  25. May 16
  26. May 8
  27. March 28, 2015
  28. February 10
  29. June 7, 2010
  30. February 12
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  34. January 3, 2009
  35. July 7, 2007
  36. March 16, 2006
  37. March 16
  38. September 1, 2005
  39. September 1
  40. January 1, 2003
  1. December 12, 2021
  2. October 3
  3. June 17
  4. November 11, 2019
  5. July 13, 2018
  6. June 10, 2016
  7. May 24
  8. May 21
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    Gran Bwa
    10 tracks
  9. May 16
  10. May 8
  11. March 28, 2015
  12. June 7, 2010
  13. February 12
  14. February 12
  15. February 12
  16. February 12
  17. January 3, 2009
  18. March 16, 2006
  19. March 16
  20. January 1, 2003
  1. May 22, 2024
  2. January 26
  3. June 2, 2023
  4. March 13
  5. March 13
  6. January 20
  7. October 3, 2022
  8. June 20
  9. October 12, 2021
  10. November 1, 2020
  11. May 1, 2019
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    Haiti
    1 tracks
  12. January 8
  13. January 8, 2018
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    Wouke
    1 tracks
  14. January 26, 2017
  15. January 18
  16. November 18, 2016
  17. February 10, 2015
  18. July 7, 2007
  19. September 1, 2005
  20. September 1