Big Night in Little Haiti (w/Rhythm Foundation)
Event information
FEATURING: TABOU COMBO! http://taboucombo.com/tc2010/bio.html
Launched in March 2011, BIG NIGHT IN LITTLE HAITI centers around family friendly free concerts at Miami’s beautiful new Little Haiti Cultural Center. Outstanding Haitian music and arts in a setting accessible to the South Florida community at large, plus the neighborhood, filled with art studios, restaurants, retail, and performance venues activated to create an unprecedentedopportunity for people to enjoy a night out in Little Haiti. Artists presented to date include Magnum Band, Beethova Obas, BelO, Boukan Ginen, Shleu Shleu All Stars, Jowee Omicil, and other groups from Haiti’s rich konpa, kreyol jazz and rasin roots music traditions.
The night also includes Caribbean arts and crafts from quality vendors, coordinated openings and events in the district’s art studios, hands-on arts events for children. Neighboring restaurants and cultural venues are encouraged to create their own special events as part of Big Night in Little Haiti.
Sustainatopia 2012 is pleased to partner with Rhythm Foundation to produce a bigger night in little Haiti! N’ap boule!
About The Rhythm Foundation
The Rhythm Foundation, a Miami-based non-profit cultural organization, is the foremost presenter of world music in Florida. Founded in 1988 with the goal of increasing international awareness through live music, the Rhythm Foundation has presented more than 500 concerts, events and festivals by established and innovative artists from around the world. Special focus is given to those cultures connecting to South Florida audiences – music from Latin America, the Caribbean, Africa, Asia and Europe. Many of the world’s established music legends have made their US or Florida debuts with The Rhythm Foundation. Recognized as one of the top world music presenters in North America, the organization has built strong name recognition and a dedicated audience over the last 24 years. Success is due to the selection of premiere artists and consistent quality of production. The Rhythm Foundation receives annual support from its loyal members, the Miami-Dade Department of Cultural Affairs and the Miami Beach Cultural Arts Council. Details at RhythmFoundation.com
About Little Haiti Cultural Center
The Little Haiti Cultural Center (LHCC) is a newly constructed 20,000sq ft multi-purpose cultural campus that brings together people and ideas to promote, showcase and support Afro-Caribbean culture in South Florida. Built in 2007, this City of Miami venue offers a unique opportunity for residents and visitors to gain exposure to Afro-Caribbean tradition, entertain and develop a new talent, and expand their knowledge of the arts. Details at LHCulturalCenter.org
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