Konpa, the backbone of Haitian musical identity for almost seventy years, has taken a decisive step towards worldwide recognition. UNESCO ‘s technical committee of experts has issued a favorable opinion for its inscription on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The final decision is expected between December 8 and 13, 2025 in India, at the meeting of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage. For Haiti, it’s much more than an administrative process: it’s an international validation of an art that embodies the memory, joy, resilience and pride of a people. Music created by Haitian ingenuity Konpa was born in the mid-1950s under the impetus of Nemours Jean-Baptiste, who invented a new rhythmic style that was structured, accessible and deeply rooted in Haitian aesthetics. The music soon crossed social classes, neighborhoods, and generations. At dances, official celebrations, on the radio, on international