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UN recognizes compas, a Haitian music and dance genre that has marked generations and brought joy by The Associated Press

By DÁNICA COTO and EVENS SANON PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) " Compas, a beloved Haitian music and dance genre inspired by merengue and infused with percussion, made UNESCO's cultural heritage list on Wednesday. The syncopated rhythm, created in the 1950s, wafts from bars, bedrooms and businesses across Haiti, lifting spirits and providing solace from the country's […]

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:15AM on December 11, 2025

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