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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
South Florida's Music Community Responds to the Haiti Crisis with the “Haiti Mizik Relief” Concert at Bayfront Park Saturday, January 23rd & Sunday, January 24th

100% of donations will go to The American Red Cross for relief of the earthquake-devastated country.

Miami, Florida (January 18, 2010) - A group of event producers, musicians, community leaders and activists have leveraged their network to quickly organize a 2-day Haiti Mizik Relief Concert at Bayfront Park's Tina Hills Pavilion on Saturday, January 23rd from 4pm-10pm and Sunday, January 24th from 2pm-8pm . The 100% benefit concert will collect a suggested $10 minimum donation at the door with all proceeds going directly to The American Red Cross for the immediate relief needs of Haiti. The benefit concert offers Miamians a chance to be together, listen to great music and raise desperately needed aid.

Miami's community and the world have felt a deep sense of responsibility and urgency to donate their money, time and talent in the wake of the Haiti tragedy. Sadly, the concert lineup includes musicians who have been personally affected by the tragedy losing close relatives and waiting desperately to connect with loved ones in the devastated island nation.

The Haiti Mizik Relief Concert will musically mirror the diverse rhythms of Miami's music community, featuring a plethora of Miami-based top Haitian, Latin Funk and World Music groups. Confirmed to appear are legendary Haitian Tuco Bouzi & Dixie Band performing along with Kapi & Yves Abel of Tabou Combo, Fredy of Top Vice, Jacky Ambroise of Strings, Ralph Conde of Nu-Look, Jan Sebon & Kazak International, Locos Por Juana, DJ Le Spam and The Spam All Stars, Rara Rock, Empress Addi & The Breeze, Jean P Jam, Papaloko & Loray Mistik, Suénalo, Afrobeta, Conjunto Progreso, Jahfé, Lanzallamas Monofónica and DJ Pauer. Key leaders of both the Haitian and Miami communities are also scheduled to appear.

The Haiti Mizik Relief Concert is produced on a not for profit/volunteer basis by The Rhythm Foundation and La Juana Productions, working closely with a group of musicians, artists and producers. Community support has been instantaneous and includes sponsorship from The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, Bevinco of Miami, Epiphone, Miami New Times and WDNA 88.9FM.

For more information, volunteer opportunities or donations - please visit www.haitimizik.org or e-mail haitimizik@gmail.com

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Press Contact:
JennyLee Herrera
jennylee@jl-pr.com
786.975.9596
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