Men Konpa

Men Konpa broadcasts the soundtrack of Haitian life with clarity and pride. Konpa music - Haiti's signature dance genre - dominates the rotation, along with related Caribbean styles that grew from the same cultural root. This isn't a station chasing international relevance. It's a station serving a diaspora and domestic audience who want their music anchored in specific geography and history. Konpa emerged in the 1950s as a response to meringue, defined by intricate horn arrangements and infectious rhythm patterns. Bands like Tabou Combo and Dirèk established the sound; Men Konpa keeps it aliv…