Collection: Compas
Compas (Haitian Creole: Konpa Dirèk), is a dance music and modern Méringue of Haiti. The genre was popularized following the creation of Ensemble Aux Callebasses in (1955). Compas is a common music style with regional versions in many countries including the Dominica and the French Antilles. This méringue style is influential in parts of Africa, the Caribbean, Portugal, France, part of Canada, South and North America.
Compas at Rectangle Triangle — 16 records, mostly LP, 1969–1983.
Styles in this crate: Compas, Beguine.
Labels represented include Mini Records, Marc Records (3).
These records live at the shop on Rue Atateken in Montréal; anything marked sold stays listed for reference. Every record is graded to the Goldmine standard. We ship worldwide, or you can pick up in store.
Rodrigue Toussaint,Bossa Combo – Haïti
System Band (2) – Ti Anita
Toto Necessite – Tout' Cé Vanité
Shoogar Combo – Red Star Of Haiti Still In Fire
Rodrigue Milien Et Son Groupe Combite Creole – Rackêt
Skah Shah # 1 – Carnival Rivé
