Klass and its Maestro Richie

August 22, 2014 9:36 AM

During the early 2000s, some Kompa bands such as CaRiMi, T-Vice, Top vice and Zeglen toured the French Antilles with great success. Konpa, Kompa or Compas has remained the traditional music closed to the hearts of many in the Caribbean for a long time. With the foundation of "Klass" by Jean H. Richard or maestro Richie in April 2012, a new generation took over the charge of reshaping Haitian Kompa genre. 'Klass' is an up-and-coming Haitian band which has brilliant lyrics, unique sound and devoted fan base. Their first album "Fe'l Vini Avan" immediately has put them in the musical map of Haiti, U.S.A and beyond. Their lyrics are so powerful where words fail and music speaks. Their following grows with every show they do.

Klass - Mizik Sa - Live at Rumbas Night Club

Recently, they have released their tour dates on their Facebook page. Some of the fans have immediately noticed the band's date on June 27th in Santo-Domingo, Dominican Republic. A ruling by the DR Supreme Court that has stripped the children of undocumented Haitian immigrants born on DR soil, has sore its relationship with Haiti. 'Klass' is well aware that their action makes certain statements. People will watch them to be wise and do the right thing.

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