15396: KreyolFest 2003 - Press Release : Brooklyn, NY

[Bob Corbett <corbetre@webster.edu>]

From: Natacha Charlemagne <kreyolfest@hotmail.com>


For Immediate Release

Contact: Natacha Clesca @ 718-230-8700  or kreyolfest@hotmail.com

2nd Annual KreyolFest Hits Wingate Park, Brooklyn with Top Haitian Bands

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.

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