A KompAppella
is the Haitian A cappella style of unaccompanied vocal music., specifically group or solo singing without instrumental accompaniment,
Instead of singing over a rhythm that matches the sentiment of the lyrics, a singer would sets the tone him/herself by building a live loop of his/her own harmonies and snaps. Using the full range of their vocals,
Characterised by Typical instruments
Layed Vocals, Vocal percussion, Live looping, Harmonies, Snaps/Claps, Vocal toning, Body percussion, Vocal cords, Beatboxing, Body percussion and instrument mimicry as in Vocalese and/or. Scatting.
Instead of singing over a rhythm that matches the sentiment of the lyrics, a singer would sets the tone him/herself by building a live loop of his/her own harmonies and snaps. Using the full range of their vocals,
Characterised by Typical instruments
Layed Vocals, Vocal percussion, Live looping, Harmonies, Snaps/Claps, Vocal toning, Body percussion, Vocal cords, Beatboxing, Body percussion and instrument mimicry as in Vocalese and/or. Scatting.
Some Haitian singer and voodoo priests even use A KompAppella to create adaptations of traditional FolKompa music, which they use at the begining of voodoo ceremonies.