Compas Direct: A Haitian Pride

About the Book

This book is a gift to all audiences of the World. It is a manifestation of joy, a well deserve acknowledgment of a culture that until now did not have a chance to participate in any international concert arena. “Compas Direct: A Haitian Pride – Th e Road to Hollywood” goes beyond being a gift to the people of the world. It is for everyone, not only the music lovers but the good Samaritans, the young minded and humanitarian-oriented people that open their hearts and believe in a world class music that deserves appreciation and recognition. Th e development of Haitian Compas Direct achieving a worldwide status is the central theme of this book. Th e book “Compas Direct: A Haitian Pride -Th e Road to Hollywood” is written in a journalistic format by a journalist inspired by the creationist aspect of this music and the capacity of its instrumentalist musicians to deliver a product of quality. Compas Direct is this musical energy that intends to transcend, transform and polish the windows of our hearts through its immaculate sweetness. Th e possibility that the musical rhythm of Compas Direct could achieve worldwide recognition that is the author‘s goal.

About the Author

Marc Jeris, a native of Haiti, is an experienced freelance journalist and author of numerous articles published in newspapers, online publications, and magazines. In 2005, during the height of the AIDS epidemic among Haitian youth, Marc Jeris was retained by the World Health Organization to produce articles on the issues of HIV/TB in Haiti. In 2006, Marc Jeris was commissioned by the Robert F. Kennedy Foundation (RFK) on Human Rights to cover an annual prize that was being bestowed upon Sonia Pierre, a Haitian- Dominican Human Rights activist. His love for arts, particularly music, is highly recognized and this work on Compas Direct, the musical style from Haiti to the World reveals the unique point of view of a very special artist and journalist. Additionally, Marc Jeris is the founder and chief editor of Picnicspoetry.com, a website that welcomes all amateurs and professionals to publish their works.