Konpa en Symphony

On September 21, 2026, Konpa en Symphony lands at Place Bell in Laval. At the heart of the night: Nu-Look, the Miami-formed band led by singer, keyboardist and songwriter Arly Larivière. Since the early 2000s, Nu-Look has carried Haitian konpa with a clear, dance‑forward sound, built on supple grooves, bright keyboards and guitars, and Larivière’s melodic voice. Their repertoire leans into love songs and blends touches of R&B and zouk without losing the direct pulse of konpa, a mix that has made the group a steady presence across the Haitian diaspora from Florida to New York, the Caribbean, Canada and France.

For Konpa en Symphony, Nu-Look revisits its catalog with an orchestral palette. Think strings and brass folding into the rhythm section, harmonies thickening the hooks, and space for instrumental colors without breaking the dance. It isn’t a classical recital; it’s a konpa concert first, reshaped with symphonic textures to spotlight the songwriting, the groove and the Haitian roots that drive Nu-Look on stage.