Compas Direct: A Haitian Pride: The Road to Hollywood

Th is 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.

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.