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Big Night in Little Haiti, Third Fridays
  FREE concerts and art events at the Little Haiti Cultural Center
  212 NE 59 Terrace, Miami 33137
  Info:  BigNightLittleHaiti.com or (305) 960-2969
  Presented by The Rhythm Foundation and the Little Haiti Cultural Center

  Friday May 18, 2012 – 6pm to 10pm
  Celebrate Haitian Flag Day with T-Vice and Sanba Zao in concert
  Presented with the support of the Consulate General of Haiti in Miami
  Big Night also features art exhibits, open studios, children’s activities, food, drinks, arts and crafts, fun and more.

  A major celebration in this Haitian Cultural month of May is Flag Day, Friday May 18.  With the Consulate General of Haiti in Miami, we will celebrate this important holiday at Big Night in Little Haiti with a free night of top Haitian artists.  Young konpa stars T-Vice headline the stage, along with rasin (roots) artist Sanba Zao.  The night also features an arts and crafts exhibition in the gallery, a flag presentation, activities for children and much more.

  T-Vice
  T-Vice was formed by Roberto and Reynaldo Martino, sons of the legendary guitarist Robert Martino.  As young teens in the early 1990s, the brothers formed a band to play at school and parties. They received their name in homage to their father’s group Top Vice.   The band is known for catchy lyrics and the modern party vibe they bring to classic konpa rhythms.

  The musical journey became a roller coaster with the release of their second album in 1995, which included a hit single.  In 1997, they won their first carnival song competition – a big deal in Haiti.  T-Vice went forward from there, reinventing itself as a 7-member group in 2005, participating annually in carnival, touring the Caribbean and the world’s great festivals and venues, becoming one of the most popular groups in Haitian music today.  T-Vice online: http://vice2k.com

  Sanba Zao
  Sanba Zao (Louis Lesly Marcelin) creates music from the core elements of Haitian rasin roots.  A poet, percussionist, and mentor, he was a founding member of musical groups SA, Foula Jazz, Samba Yo and Djakata – embodying the genuine voodoo jazz genre since the 1970s.  Sanba Zao incorporates pan-African rhythms into the Haitian tradition, and infuses his work with advocacy of world peace and global purpose.  Based in Haiti, Zao serves as a cultural and spiritual godfather to many artists and musicians involved in the roots rasin movement.

  Art Exhibits at Big Night in Little Haiti
  The Haitian Cultural Arts Alliance is organizing in partnership with The African & African Diaspora Studies Program (AADS) and the Latin American & Caribbean Center (LACC) at Florida International University (FIU), the Cultural Services of Haitian Embassy in France and the Franco Haitian Associations a Symposium: Haiti: des Initiatives / Haiti / USA / France / Canada: Inter-University and Professional Collaboration: An account. Visions and Reality, which will be held at the Little Haiti Cultural Center on Friday May 18 and Saturday May 19, 2012.

  A major exhibit will accompany this symposium. This Exhibit will be held at the LHCC Gallery: “Haiti Arts and craft: state of affairs”.

  Little Haiti Cultural Center
  Friday May 18th, 6 PM – 10 PM
  In the Plaza Free concert by T-Vice and Sanba Zao
  Between sets, DJ Mack of Mizikpam.com
  A Haitian Flag Day celebration is scheduled between sets as well
  Arts and crafts vendors, food and drinks for purchase
  Family Art Corner by Positive Impact Foundation

  Participating sites
  Haitian Cultural Arts Alliance
  225 NE 59 Street, Miami
  6pm – 10pm, free
  Open studios by renowned Haitian artist /sculptor Edouard Duval Carrié and photographer Carl Juste, and additional Global Caribbean III works

  7th Circuit Studios
  228 NE 59 Street, Miami
  7pm – 10pm

  Big Night in Little Haiti is a free monthly event, scheduled each Third Friday.  Details at BigNightLittleHaiti.com or 305-960-2969.


  Big Night in Little Haiti is produced by The Rhythm Foundation and the Little Haiti Cultural Center.  Major support is provided by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, through the Knight Arts Challenge Grant and Madame Gougousse.  Additional support is received from the City of Miami, Prestige Beer, NoPin, New Times, Sak Pase Media group, WSRF 1580AM, WHTY 1600 AM, NE 2nd Avenue Partnership and AmericanAirlines.


  Presenter Information

  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 450 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. Visit 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.  For more information, please visit www.LHCulturalCenter.org or Facebook at Little Haiti

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