Haitian Flag Day Cultural Extravaganza - a Freedom Celebration
Haitians in the Bay Area Celebrate Haitian Flag Day marking 206 Years of Liberation from Slavery; Kalbass Headlines Haitian Cultural Extravaganza at Ashkenaz May 16; Event to Benefit Anti-Deforestation Efforts in Haiti through S.O.I.L (www.oursoil.org)
Berkeley, CA, April 25, 2008 --(PR.com)-- This Saturday May 16, Haitians and non-Haitians alike in the Bay Area are coming together to celebrate Haitian Flag Day, which marks the 206th year of Haiti’s independence.
Kalbass Kreyol, a high-energy Afro-Caribbean band led by Haitian-born frontman Sophis that is best known in the Bay Area for its electrifying and uplifting live performances is celebrating for the fourth year Haitian Flag Day at Ashkenaz in Berkeley.
Entertainment will be provided by Haitian Dj Boujoli, the amazing Porsha & Rara Tou Limen(Folkloric dance troupe) and of course the mesmerizing music of Sophis & Kalbass Kreyol that will keep you glued to the dance floor.
The event is designed to give you an authentic taste of Haitian culture, from its people to its music and food. Haitian vegetarian dishes will be available at the celebration.
Proceeds from this event will benefit anti-deforestation efforts in Haiti through S.O.I.L (www.oursoil.org)
Show Time: 10:00 PM - 1:00 AM, Saturday, May 16 (All ages welcome)
Location: Ashkenaz, 1317 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley, CA 94702
Cover Charge: $15 @ door / $10 in advance/students
Plus: Free Kompa dance lesson from 9:00 PM to 10:00 PM
For more information, visit http://www.myspace.com/kalbasskreyol
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Kalbass Kreyol, a high-energy Afro-Caribbean band led by Haitian-born frontman Sophis that is best known in the Bay Area for its electrifying and uplifting live performances is celebrating for the fourth year Haitian Flag Day at Ashkenaz in Berkeley.
Entertainment will be provided by Haitian Dj Boujoli, the amazing Porsha & Rara Tou Limen(Folkloric dance troupe) and of course the mesmerizing music of Sophis & Kalbass Kreyol that will keep you glued to the dance floor.
The event is designed to give you an authentic taste of Haitian culture, from its people to its music and food. Haitian vegetarian dishes will be available at the celebration.
Proceeds from this event will benefit anti-deforestation efforts in Haiti through S.O.I.L (www.oursoil.org)
Show Time: 10:00 PM - 1:00 AM, Saturday, May 16 (All ages welcome)
Location: Ashkenaz, 1317 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley, CA 94702
Cover Charge: $15 @ door / $10 in advance/students
Plus: Free Kompa dance lesson from 9:00 PM to 10:00 PM
For more information, visit http://www.myspace.com/kalbasskreyol
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Kalbass voicemail: 510-512-8093
Sophis Dorsainivl
510-512-8093
www.myspace.com/kalbasskreyol
Kalbass voicemail: 510-512-8093
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