The April edition features two sets by one of our favorite Haitian
Compas groups, ZENGLEN! Between the sets, enjoy a short masquerade show with outrageous Haitian carnival costumes.
On exhibit at the gallery at the Little Haiti Cultural Center is
Saint Soleil: Legacy
In the plaza you will find delicious Haitian food for sale by Chef
Creole, bars featuring our official beer Prestige, and catering by
Spuntino.
Also planned for Big Night in Little Haiti:
The Haitian Cultural Arts Alliance (adjacent to the Center at 225 NE 59 Street) hosts open studios by photographer Carl Juste and painter / sculptor Edouard Duval Carrie.
7th Circuit Studios (228 NE 59 Street) welcomes the public to a free open studio from 7PM-10PM.
At 10 PM, we host a concert ($10 admission) by the Moksha Allstars with special guests,
Out of the Anonymous and DJ Franky Helix. Plus live painting by Jose Mertz.
..is produced by The Rhythm Foundation & The Little Haiti Cultural Center. Major support is received from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation’s Knight Arts Challenge Grant. Additional support is received from American Airlines, Biscayne Times, City of Miami, Prestige Beer.
13th annual Afro Roots World Music Festival Saturday, April 16th
The 13th AnnualAfro Roots World Music festivalfocuses on celebrating the evolution of African Culture in our community. Noted by many to be Miami’s longest running World Music festival, the event has featured artists from various African countries such as Senegal, Ivory Coast, Guinea, Mali, and the Republic of Congo, as well as artists from the Caribbean and the Americas. The festival also features a variety of satellite events such as, the Festival of the Drum, the kick off celebration, and a variety of panels and workshops. This global connection through music has helped the festival evolve into one of Miami’s most culturally diverse events.
