World Nomads: Music

RAM Friday, May 1 at 8pm The pioneering mizik rasin band, RAM, whose “voodoo rock n’ roots” sound has become the musical voice of a generation of Haitians, will take to the stage to kick-off World Nomads at FIAF. “The voice of Haiti”, RAM will electrify audiences with a 14 musician ensemble for this one-night-only concert, co-sponsored by S.O.B.’S. Venue: FIAF, Florence Gould Hall Admission: $15 FIAF Members; $20 Non-Members Note: In Creole, English and French After-Party and Performance @ S.O.B.’S Featuring RAM and CaRiMi Doors open at 11pm, Shows at Midnight and 2am After the show at Florence Gould Hall, legendary venue S.O.B.’S will present more music and an all-out after-party featuring more of RAM and a performance by genre-defying, internationally acclaimed group CaRiMi. Venue: S.O.B.’S Admission: $25 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Haitian Freedom Celebration Featuring Barikad Crew, Haitian Fresh, and CaRiMi with special guest, Wyclef Jean Monday, May 18 at 9pm* In celebration of May 18, Freedom or Flag Day in Haiti, S.O.B.’S presents a star-studded line-up featuring the best of Haitian hip hop and rap. The multi-talented Barikad Crew, the driving beat of Haitian Fresh and the spirited CaRiMi trio will be joined by special guest Wyclef Jean for an unforgettable night of Haitian sounds and rhythms. Venue: S.O.B.’S Admission: $25 *Doors open at 7pm. Tickets not available through FIAF ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Haiti Optimiste: A global acoustic and visual evening Featuring Emily King, Michou, and a surprise guest Wednesday, May 27 at 8pm (doors open at 7pm) Channeling the spirit of her idols, The Beatles, Radiohead, and Mary J. Blige, Grammy Award-nominated recording artist Emily King will be joined by the soulful, afro-beat diva Michou for a memorable evening of acoustic jams at the downtown champagne mecca, The Bubble Lounge. Venue: The Bubble Lounge Admission: $10 at the door including a Haitian cocktail – all proceeds to benefit HELP (Haitian Education and Leadership Program) and the Ciné Institute, Haiti’s only film school