Big Night in Little Haiti – Manno Charlemagne and samba under the stars
Friday, July 20th, 6 PM – 10 PM
Little Haiti Cultural Center
212 NE 59th Terrace
Miami 33137
(305) 960-2969
BigNightLittleHaiti.com
Presented by Madame Gougousse Foods
Poet, guitarist, statesman, folksinger – Manno Charlemagne has been a voice of the Haitian people for more than 30 years. His music stems from the folk twoubadou style, anchored by his love of sophisticated jazz and world rhythms and his baritone voice.
Manno Charlemagne will present a lecture at Florida International University Latin American and Caribbean Center on Thursday July 19th, 10 AM to noon, in the Green Library Room 220. LACC presents the Haitian Summer Institute each year, offering students from around the world the opportunity to study Haitian language and culture. For details about this 15th annual Haitian Summer Institute, visit LACC online.
Capoeira Show (6 pm) – Featuring the young stars from LHCC capoeira dance class to open the night
Amigos Do Samba (6:30 pm) is a group of musicians who began jamming together together after taking music lessons at the Antonio Adolfo School of Music. Starting from classic Brazilian samba – the street music of Rio de Janeiro – the group delves into the range of Brazil’s cultural music. Their sounds range from raw drumming to refined choro, from candomblé to capoeira. And of course they guarantee listeners will be dancing.
Manno Charlemagne (8 pm) and his band live in concert in the plaza
Mizikpam, your online Haitian and world music radio station, with DJ Mack, between sets. [Mizikpam.com]
LHCC Young Artists Series – Camp Discovery: Around The World in a Summer in the gallery
Family Art Corner by Positive Impact Foundation
A raffle of goodies from our sponsor, Madame Gougousse: a basket with with their famous jasmine scented rice, cooking oil, coconut milk, plantain chips, seasoning, and more.
Haitian Food and Drinks for sale, including delicious Prestige Beer
Free Secured parking
7th Circuit Studios welcomes you to enjoy their gallery and boutique, just across from the Center at NE 59th Street, 6PM – 10PM. 228 NE 59 Street, Miami. They host the after show jam, starting at 10PM, featuring the Moksha Roots All Stars and special guests. [Moksha website]
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