gospel, hip-hop, and Afrobeats. But with this new project, he introduces a new layer to his musical mixology: Haitian Konpa. Konpa (or Kompa) is the music of the world’s first free Black republic.

“Gospel music is sung in English, but we may bring some Caribbean elements to it like Haitian Creole,” says Fleurantin. Fleurantin, whose choir is confirmed for the Gospel Choir ...