Méringue was claimed by both elite and proletarian Haitian audiences as a representative expression of Haitian cultural values. Elite Haitian composers, many of whom were trained in Europe and wrote in a European-influenced style, used the méringue as a vehicle for their creative talents. Composers such as Occide Jeanty; his father, Occilius; Ludovic Lamothe; Justin Elie; Franck Lassègue; and Fernand Frangeul wrote méringue for solo piano and sometimes for small groups of wind instruments.
Méringue was recognized by both the upper class and working-class Haitian audience as a representation of Haitian cultural values. Elite Haitian composers, who were educated in Europe and wrote in an influenced style, used méringue to display their artistic skills. Composers like Occide Jeanty; his father, Occilius; Ludovic Lamothe; Justin Elie; Franck Lassègue; and Fernand Frangeul composed méringue for solo piano and sometimes for small ensembles of wind instruments.