ZOUKAFROBEAT EDITORIAL

Culture & History

The roots and stories behind Haitian and Afro-Caribbean music.

Gouyad couple in a close slow-dance embrace

Culture & History

What Is Gouyad? The Heartbeat of Modern Kompa

Gouyad is the hypnotic, hip-driven evolution of Haitian Kompa. Here is where it came from and why it owns the dance floor. June 30, 2026 · 1 min read