To launch the second
annual World Nomads series, FIAF and S.O.B.’S
present the pioneering mizik rasin band, RAM,
whose “voodoo rock n’ roots” sound has become the musical
voice of a generation of Haitians. Founded by lead vocalist
Richard A. Morse, RAM came into prominence during the military
junta of Raoul Cédras. The band has survived kidnapping and
assassination attempts, bringing a message of freedom and
hope to Port-au-Prince through their weekly performances
at the Hotel Oloffson and subsequent recordings. Many perceive
RAM as the voice of Haiti, and it is with pride and in the
spirit of unity that FIAF and S.O.B.’S bring the group to
New York for this special one-night-only concert.
Related Event:
After-Party
and Performance @ S.O.B.’S Featuring RAM and CaRiMi,
May 1 |
In Creole, English,
and French
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Tickets
FIAF Members $15
Non-Members $20 |
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Venue
Florence Gould
Hall
55 East 59th Street
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Co-presented
by S.O.B.’S
Top Image: RAM /
© Daniel
Morel
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World
Nomads Haiti is generously supported by American
Airlines, the official airline of FIAF; Afrique & Caraïbes
en créations– CulturesFrance; and Organisation
internationale de la francophonie |
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Spring
2009 Sponsors: American Airlines, the official airline of
FIAF; Florence Gould Foundation; The Herbert J. Seligmann
Charitable Trust; and New York State Council of the Arts
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