HAITIAN MUSIC ARCHIVE

The living memory of Haitian music

Explore a collection dedicated to Haitian music, from 1921 to today.

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8154 Albums
2564 Artists
1921 → 2026 More than a century of music
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+509 Badikamall
+509 Badikamall Badikamall 2026
Ayiti mizik
Ayiti mizik Betiz509 2026
Prends bien soin d’elle
Prends bien soin d’elle Jacques Sauveur Jean 2026
Soap Club Vol. 1
Soap Club Vol. 1 Waahli 2026
Pi
Pi Wendyyy 2026
Papa Ak Pitit
Papa Ak Pitit Matyas and Joj 2026
Fanm
Fanm O-Mark Fruit de Mer 2026
Running To You
Running To You Road to Restoration 2026
Eritaj 1804
Eritaj 1804 Wa Savvy 2026
PI (Single)
PI (Single) wendyyy 2026
Pa Gen Kanpe
Pa Gen Kanpe Discret Band 2026
I Love You
I Love You Anderson Cameau 2026
Kisa Ou Te Janm Bay
Kisa Ou Te Janm Bay Anderson Cameau 2026
What’s in It for Me
What’s in It for Me Anderson Cameau 2026
HeadSky Konpa
HeadSky Konpa HeadSky 2026
Tēt Frēt Kē Lejē
Tēt Frēt Kē Lejē KrisPek 2026
La Perle des Antilles
La Perle des Antilles Klo Mtl 2026
Boombapim Vol 2
Boombapim Vol 2 Benkele Phat Beatz 2026
Pot Tèt Ou Vini
Pot Tèt Ou Vini Gabel 2026
Konsyans
Konsyans Grace Son 2026
An Militè
An Militè Ekip 2026
Tatoo
Tatoo James Derulo 2026
MTL
MTL Dray Zee 2026
Klasik ex
Klasik ex X9 Daddy Lova 2026

Featured artists

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Cruz La
Cruz La
Alex Rhyde
Alex Rhyde
Almando Keslin
Almando Keslin
Apachidiz
Apachidiz
Inpak
Inpak
Carine Salomon
Carine Salomon
Mandelaofficial
Mandelaofficial
Wagner Lalanne
Wagner Lalanne
Wisco Calixte
Wisco Calixte
Magic Connection Music Stars
Magic Connection Music Stars

A short history of Haitian music

Haitian music reflects a proud, creative and resilient people. Rooted in African traditions, enriched by European and Indigenous influences, it continues to evolve with Haiti’s social, cultural and political realities. From the revolution to the present day, it tells our history, struggles, joys and identity.

African roots and Vodou culture

Rhythms, drums and ancestral songs form the foundations of Haitian musical expression.

Colonial period and European influences

The meeting of cultures creates new sounds blending African, French and Spanish influences.

Birth of kompa (1950s–1970s)

An emblematic genre that reaches Haiti and the world through generations of visionary artists.

Commitment and identity (1970s–1990s)

Music becomes a vehicle for resistance, unity and social expression.

Diversity and openness (today)

Rap kreyòl, rara, jazz, reggae, electronic music and other styles keep expanding Haiti’s musical landscape.