Konpa, Haitian music, captivates East African youth

Konpa, Haiti's iconic rhythm, is taking over dancefloors in Nairobi and Dar es Salaam.

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African youth are reinventing this musical genre, far from its Caribbean roots.

This phenomenon highlights the globalization of musical cultures and their local adaptation.

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