BROOKLYN – The Haitian Times’ quest to bridge the gap brings us once again the 2nd annual KreyolFest on June 29th, 2003, utilizing two of richest cultural aspects of the Haitian community. With a hot musical line up and spicy food, KreyolFest promises to satisfy both your taste buds and your “dance buds”.
This year KreyolFest brings Beethova Obas, Boukman Eksperyans, Dega, Dekwochay, Djakout Mizik, Konpa Kreyol, Tabou Combo and Zin! The thought of this melange of musical genres within the Haitian Music industry is in line with the Haitian Times’ mission of “Bridging the Gap” says publisher, Garry Pierre-Pierre.
The aim to have KreyolFest as an annual event is also in part Haitian Times’ efforts to elevate Konpa music in New York City and its surrounding areas. Kreyolfest has become the biggest and most consistent event in New York’s Haitian community. “The line up was carefully selected to bring the diversity of Haitian music onto one stage,” Pierre-Pierre said. “We want to attract a broad segment of the community.” To have eight (8) of Haiti’s hottest bands on stage performing in one day is a treat none would dare argue.
Local Media have dubbed this event one of the largest and most informative (not to mention fun) cultural events in the New York area. Last year KreyolFest rallied about 10,000 people at Prospect Park. In addition to the musical festivities and succulent food, festival goers will have access to an all day health fair where they can check blood pressure, heart rate and dental check up for their children, all this free of charge. Kreyolfest is made possible in part by Enigma Promotions and a host of corporate sponsors, including Western Union, Kings County Hospital, Maimonides Medical Center, Family Medical Practice and several media partners. -30-
