DBR To Perform at Central Park SummerStage - 6/29

This special event at this year's SummerStage delivers hope and healing to the people of Haiti through a carefully cultivated program of top musicians and spoken word artists with ties to this Caribbean gem. The evening celebrates the beauty, vibrancy and resilience of this beloved island.

Join DBR and his band, DBR & THE MISSION, as they perform works off of DBR's latest record Woodbox Beats & Balladry, with special guests Emeline Michel—beloved in her native country of Haiti for her skillful infusion of social, political and inspirational content into traditional rhythms—and Erol Josué—renowned for his ties to voodoo as well as for his infectious pop music:

"I'm a proud Haitian-American composer. I'm blessed to be able to sleep, work, eat, drink, and compose everyday. I'm never quite certain of just what my responsibilities are as an artist, and how I can appropriately keep the needs of Haiti on the front pages of our websites and at the forefront of our consciousness. There are so many who need so much from us. There are no easy choices or answers. Along with my friends Emeline Michel and Erol Josue, we're doing all we can to make Haitian culture an important part of our shared conversations on art and art-making. This concert will be a chance to share, reflect, dance, and dream for Haiti, or anyone, who needs you."- DBR

Tues, June 29, 2010
7pm-10pm
Central Park SummerStage
Rumsey Playfield at Central Park (enter park at East 72nd Street)
New York, NY 10065
Tel: (212) 360-2777
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Free Show!