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Co-presented with The
Cultural Services of the French Embassy
Presented as part of the international month of La Francophonie with
the generous support
of Credit
Agricole Corporate & Investment Bank
Internationally
acclaimed, Grammy award-winning musician Angelique Kidjo,
French superstar Yannick Noah, esteemed Haitian vocalist Emeline
Michel, up-and-coming Haitian singer-songwriter BélO,
French multi-instrumentalist and singer Mino Cinelu,
and surprise special guests will share the stage of Florence
Gould Hall at this unique benefit concert for Haiti.
The performers have generously agreed to donate their time
and talent to raise funds for two distinct, focused organizations,
in an effort to make a real and sustained difference: Ciné Institute and
the French
Heritage Language Program.
Ciné Institute seeks
to educate and empower Haitian youth with the creative, technical,
and business skills necessary to grow local media industries
that can provide jobs and spur economic growth in Haiti.
It is located in the town of Jacmel, which was completely
devastated by the January earthquake. The French
Heritage Language Program is run by the non-profit French
American Cultural Exchange foundation (FACE), and plays a
vital role in educating young Haitian refugees in Miami and
New York.
All proceeds benefit Ciné Institute and the French Heritage
Language Program.
Angelique Kidjo appears by special arrangement with The
Town Hall, where she will perform on Friday, March 26. More
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