We've gathered our party troupe's 'for the love of haiti' in a benefit event to support Housing Works & PHAP+ a coalition of Haiti based AIDS organizations. Housing Works has a long standing support network in working with PHAP+, and in the aftermath of the tragic earthquake of January 2010, they've already brought to Haiti over $40K of direct relief that includes necessities from food & shelter too medical support and a piece of mind. We love that they are completely transparent in where all the monies are going, and donators can rest assure their support is going directly to the front lines by reading the daily blogs from their staff on the ground in Haiti. Please support by coming together for this amazing collaboration of musical tribes. Many are not only emotionally charged with their own personal stories of loss in the aftermath of the earthquake, but all with a need to share their talents in a communal ceremony of dancing and rhythms, that includes you, in doing what we can collectively to support both physically and spiritually the ON GOING relief and rebuilding efforts in Haiti.

DJ JEANNIE HOPPER created Liquid Sound Lounge in 1993 to support the community of soulful based independent artist's connecting their talents to a radio audience starved for fresh music and information. Since than Hopper's been on a musical ride rocking dance floors in over 20 countries. Her record label under the same name has released several dance recprds that feature her spoken vocal talents in collaboration with producers and DJ's including Louie Balo, Tedd Patterson, Victor Simonelli, Pete Heller, Deep Dish and other recording labels. In addition since 2004, she's played host, producer and station manager for Art International Radio, http://www.ARTonAIR.org, the first online radio station dedicated to the arts whose creator is visionary Alanna Heiss (created PS1 Contemporary Art Center and Art Radio, wps1.org, Clocktower Gallery).

BONGA & THE VODOU DRUMS OF HAITI present traditional Afro-Haitian roots music in its most raw and enchanting form. Percussion virtuoso Bonga Jean-Baptiste leads this versatile drum and dance ensemble with his mastery of intricate Vodou rhythms. He and son Tiga Jean-Baptiste, a skilled ceremonial drummer and mbira player, use handcrafted drums from Bonga’s collection with a deft and precision rarely seen outside of Haiti. As a core member of the seminal Haitian roots bands, Boukman Eksperyans and Foulà, Bonga was invited to the U.S. in the '90s when musicians were becoming a strong voice for the Haitian people. Since then, Bonga has continued to play solo and in ensemble and at numerous worldwide venues. He is a featured performer with Peter Yarrow, Grace Jones, Dan Zanes and Urban Tap, to mention a few. His drums opened the NY premiere of the Rolling Stones "Voodoo Lounge" tour and he is prominently featured on recordings by Wyclef Jean and Salif Keita.

JEPHTE GUILLAUME, musician/producer established Tet Kale Records in 1999, as an outlet to release the brand of Afro-Haitian rhythms and jazz-influenced dance music for which he has received global acclaim. He grew up in Haiti in the midst of devotional drums, song and dance through the Vodou tradition, and in contrast his family's profound connection to Gospel Music, through the church. With Jephte's understanding of his own musical roots, and his intense involvement - performing as a bassist on the US/World stages - in Gospel, R&B, Soul, Rock, Hip Hop, Jazz, AfroBeat, Funk and Dance music, an alchemy was brewing in him to create a new groove concept that now stands on its own as the Tet Kale sound.

Known especially for his stellar hit "Break for Love", he continues to produce, sing and DJ on his own label Waking Monster, and holds down a radio show syndicated in many countries. His latest video for his hit "Truly" went number 2 throughout Europe this past summer of 2009. He's a stellar performer you don't want to miss.

Flatbush's Rising Talent, the consummate Haitian via Brooklyn rapper, uses his style to reflect his roots more than any grim urban reality. Currently REO's polishing his debut EP "The Lure," featuring the track "Fanm Ayisyen" (Haitian Women), produced by the Haitian musical icon John "Papa Jube" Altino of Altino Productions, and featuring the well renowned singer Stanley "tantan" Toussaint, along with a video for initial promotional release.

Brooklyn Mecca / Oya Sound / Rhythm & Roots are the creative projects of DJ Sabine. Events focus on giving exposure to and maximum enjoyment of African diasporic music such as ancestral house, afrobeat, afrotech and Haitain roots. In addition, Brooklyn Mecca's events and parties are enhanced by including live performances, visual arts and like minded vendors to share their crafts and libations.