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What makes great Kompa Music?

Published: Jul 18, 2012 by admin Filed under: Cultural
For me great Kompa music is made with great patience. I'm not a Kompa musician, I have what is probably comparable to a 1st grader's knowledge and ability of playing a piano, but from my life long pursuit of attentively listening and analyzing Haitian music, I've found the best Haitian musicians use a lot of patience in their music (Ti Mannon, Arly, Alan Cave and Daan Junior). They don't rush the pieces, they let it build, slowly and powerfully, so that you feel the full magnitude of their expression.

We have a lot of new bands that tend to rush an album. Take your time and polish your skills. Music is meant to savour.

To me, this seems to be what separates the good and great from the timeless and unforgettable. Like the emotion you hear when Ti Manno or Gracia Delva sings, or the provoking thought you feel from Coupe Cloue's lyrics. I feel like I can hear the patience put into that. It isn't rushed, care has been taken.

Our music, our heritage and culture is what we have left to share with the world. Please, let's do an a great job by producing master piece.
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36th Annual Mission Team Craft Fair

Published: Sep 2, 2010 by admin Filed under: Cultural

36th Annual Mission Team Craft Fair

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When

October 29th : 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Where

First United Methodist Chruch
33065

Description

Vendors will be there with handcrafted items such as holiday items, woodcrafts, quilts, afghans, pottery, and home decor.  The yard sale will feature gently used treasures and a bake sale. Proceeds from the craft fair will be used for medical and other essential supplies for the people of Haiti still recovering from the earthquake. Call 754-368-4567 or email craftfair10@msn.com.

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