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We are a Caribbean community with diverse cultural and musical interests. Although Soca, Calypso, and Steelband music predominate in Caribbean carnival culture, the area has more to offer. Dancehall, Zouk, and various subgenres of music can be heard from island to island. Today we feature Haitian Kompa (Konpa) music. Our goal is to explore our musical interests and share a commonality that links our beloved Caribbean basin. 

 
Kompa (also spelled Konpa) is a popular Haitian music genre that originated in the mid-20th century. It is a modern form of méringue, traditional Haitian dance music dating back to the 19th century. Kompa music lyrics can be about a variety of topics, including love, relationships, social issues, and politics. The lyrics are typically sung in Haitian Creole. The music features upbeat rhythm, and catchy melodies. Usually, a band performs it, employing instruments like drums, bass, guitars, saxophones, trumpets, and trombones.
 
Kompa music has evolved over the years, and there are now several subgenres. Some of the most popular subgenres include konpa direct, which is characterized by its fast tempo and driving beat; cadence rampa, which is a slower, more mellow style of Kompa; and Konpa Rasin, which is a more traditional style of Kompa that draws on Haitian folk music.
 
Kompa music is a vibrant and dynamic genre that plays a significant role in Haitian culture. It is a popular form of entertainment that brings people together and celebrates Haitian culture. If you are interested in learning more about Haitian Konpa music, there are several resources available online. However, we recommend checking back regularly for more Kompa (Konpa) mixes. Starting today, along with Islandvybe Radio DJs, we delve into Haitian music culture. Welcome aboard and take this first journey with our featured mix-master, DJ Jeanius. Enjoy the fabulous work of our mix-master; it is time to 'tun-up' our musical love vibrations. Remember to show the DJ some love by leaving a comment on his SoundCloud page and on this blog. 
 
About this DJ:
Jeanius, our Mix-Master for this session, has a mystical formula, call it his musical mantra that he adheres to for his craft: "When music hits, you feel no pain"! 
 
Born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, and raised in Brooklyn, NY, music has always been at the forefront of my existence. My mother always had music playing in the house; I started playing the drums at age 4. Music was destined to be a lifelong drug. Forty-two years later, after twenty plus years as a DJ/selector, nothing has changed. All genres, all events, tons of cities, and a few countries later, and I love it just the same. Despite the fact that people will let you down, the music will never! Take a journey with me; I'm Jeanius, and the pleasure is mine.
 
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Production Notes/Music Credits:
Song Title: Moun Sou Moun (People on People)
Curated and mixed by: Jeanius
Genre: Kompa (Konpa)
Contact: (347) 691-2502
 
Please be advised that the music is presented here for your listening pleasure and for promotional purposes only ("Fair Use" Musical Content Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976). No copyright infringement is intended! We don't own the rights to this music, and it is presented here for promotional use only. We encourage you to promote the artists and their music; please don't download and share the music and rob the artists of needed income!  I, nor this blog, make any claims of ownership over any of the videos, songs, photos, or graphics used for this post because they all belong to their respective owners.
♫Please press the music player button below to listen now (small triangle in the Music player/TV Frame).

Nutrien Silver Stars Steel Orchestra © Nutrien Silver Stars/Pan Trinibago.

We continue with the Pan in the 21st Century preliminary competition round. The featured band today is the Nutrien Silver Stars Steel Orchestra, playing "Leave the Door Open" by Bruno Mars, Anderson Paak, and Silk Sonic.  
 
Nutrien Silver Stars, founded in the 1950s, is a large conventional band headquartered in Newtown, Port-of-Spain. They won the national large conventional panorama competition in 2009 and 2010. Their pans are well tuned, and the musical arrangement for this song was well executed. We really liked this performance. Tell us what you think. 
 
Let us promote the culture of the Caribbean diaspora:
Our goal is to promote Caribbean culture, artists and music producers. Become the proverbial culture vulture and share this post with your peers and on all social media platforms. We are on FacebookTwitterYouTubeInstagram and Soundcloud. All our posts are available on FeedSpot, and via Email Subscription. Thank you in advance. For more interesting content, please visit our official blog @Sokah2Soca. For more interesting content, please visit our official blog @Sokah2Soca
Production Notes/Music Credits:
Competition: Pan in the 21st Century Prelims 2023
Governing Body: Pan Trinbago
Region: Northern Region Pan Trinbago
Date Recorded: 03 Jun 2023
Steelband/Steel Orchestra: Nutrien Silver Stars Steel Orchestra
Home/Location: #56 Tragarete Road, Newtown, P.O.S
Tune of Choice: Leave the Door Open - 2021
(Sung by Bruno Mars/Anderson Paak/Silk Sonic and Composed by Bruno Mars, Brandon Anderson, Dernst Emile II, Christopher Brody Brown)
Arrangers: Kersh Ramsey, and Ojay Richards
Pans Tuned by: Agustus Peters
Leader: Christine Pouchet
Place/Venu: Pan Unity Centre
Genre: Steelband Music
 
Please be advised that the music is presented here for your listening pleasure and for promotional purposes only ("Fair Use" Musical Content Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976). No copyright infringement is intended! We don't own the rights to this music: and, it is presented here for promotional use only. We encourage you to promote the artists and their music; please don't download and share the music and rob the artists of needed income! Music for sale should be purchased while music distributed for promotion purposes should be treated as such and not shared!
♫Please press the music player button below to listen now (small triangle in the Music player/TV Frame).
Like fine wine, Alison Hinds ages well! No, we are not talking about her numerical age; her voice is ageless! "Fine Wine" is a collaboration with "Black Man Chant" Productions. Alison Hinds is back and showing the young Soca puppies how to do Soca right. 
 
Our goal today is to inform you if you are unaware.  Alison Hinds, like Biggie Irie, was born in London, England. Alison moved to Barbados at age 10 and began her music career in the 1990s with Square One. She has been a force in the music industry since starting her solo career in 2004. 
 
It feels like Alison is remaking herself and demanding the attention she deserves as the Queen of Soca. She has her work cut out with Patrice Roberts and Nailah Blackman ruling the Caribbean and North American Caribbean communities. 
 
Her original song for Crop Over 2023 is fantastic. We believe that "Fine Wine" will continue to climb the charts and garner a major following and hits on YouTube if promoted properly. Alison is a polished performer, and with her energetic performances and this catchy song, she will rise to the top again. 
 
We wish her well and success. However, because she is a talented singer and a powerful force for good in the Caribbean community, her road to success is "paved with Soca Gold Greatness"! She is a role model for young people, and her music inspires people all over the world. Enjoy some sweet Bashment Soca music!
 
Let us promote the culture of the Caribbean diaspora:
Our goal is to promote Caribbean culture, artists and music producers. Become the proverbial culture vulture and share this post with your peers and on all social media platforms. We are on FacebookTwitterYouTubeInstagram and Soundcloud. All our posts are available on FeedSpot, and via Email Subscription. Thank you in advance. For more interesting content, please visit our official blog @Sokah2Soca
 
Production Notes/Music Credits:
Song Title: Fine Wine
Artist/Performed by: Alison Hinds
Written by: Mahalia Cummins, Andre Clarke and Alison Hinds
Produced by: Black Man Chant
Mixed and mastered by: Precision Productions
Genre: Soca
 
Please be advised that the music is presented here for your listening pleasure and for promotional purposes only ("Fair Use" Musical Content Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976). No copyright infringement is intended! We don't own the rights to this music: and, it is presented here for promotional use only. We encourage you to promote the artists and their music; please don't download and share the music and rob the artists of needed income! Music for sale should be purchased while music distributed for promotion purposes should be treated as such and not shared!
♫Please press the music player button below to listen now (small triangle in the Music player/TV Frame).
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