Lakou Mizik are a multi-generational Haitian collective that combine traditional Haitian styles like vodou, Rara, and compro with world music adventurousness. The band formed in the wake of the ...

Haiti was devastated by a 2010 earthquake. The group Lakou Mizik was formed by musicians young and old to help rebuild the country's psyche after the quake. (SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "SA NA KENBE") LAKOU ...

For 70 years, konpa music rivalries have divided fans and packed dance halls. Here’s a look back at the biggest feuds.

For its second year in Miami, Sumfest Mizik will take place at the historic Virginia Key Beach Park returning with the theme “ Bigger Than Us.” Originating in Haiti in 2016, this year’s event aims to ...

Initially started by Woodstock native Zach Niles and Haitian musicians Steeve Valcourt and Jonas Attis during the aftermath of the devastating 2010 earthquake that decimated Haiti, lauded Haitian ...

Haitian band Lakou Mizik's new album is called Leave the Bones. Member Steeve Valcourt and musician Joseph Ray, who collaborated with the band, talk with NPR's Scott Simon about it. The band Lakou ...

Formed after the devastating earthquake of 2010, multi-generational Haitian music group Lakou Mizik will share their roots revival music with Northwest Arkansas 7 p.m. April 13 at the Faulkner ...

When most bands come through Lancaster County, they usually play a show and leave within 24 hours or less. Lakou Mizik, however, is not most bands. From Sunday, June 12 to Saturday, June 18, the ...

The band Lakou Mizik embodies some of the resilience of Haitians, who've endured decades of political turmoil and natural disasters, including, of course, the 2010 earthquake that killed more than 200 ...