Haitian Compas Direct 70th Anniversary Music Celebration

Let’s Talk Music: The Compas Direct 70th Anniversary Celebration

Celebrate Haitian culture and music history with Island SPACE Caribbean Museum and Le P’ti Club Inc. at the Compas Direct 70th Anniversary Celebration & 1st Annual Diaspora Debate Talk Show.

Explore the evolution and impact of Compas music through a dynamic panel discussion featuring:

• Smith Jean-Baptiste (Shleu Shleu band) representing Compas
• Carole Maroulé Demesmin, Racine singer and vodou practitioner
• Mushy Widmaier, jazz musician from Zèklè

Moderated by Philippe Montas, musician and professor, and hosted by Elizabeth Guerin, co-owner of Island TV.

Evening Highlights:

🎨 Art Silent Auction featuring works by Helene Boisson, Ambassador Myrtho Celestin, and Yael Talleyrand

🎶 Live performances by Strings (2024 Best Duo Music Award winner) and Victoria Johnson (American Idol

Season 22 Top 50 finalist)

🍴 Food and drinks available for purchase

Join us for an evening of debate, live music, and vibrant celebration of Haiti’s musical heritage!