For Immediate Release:
Press Contact: Rita Joseph (917 282-5700)

Mapou Productions,
in association with the Haitian Musical Heritage Foundation presents:

"Haiti: The Rhythms, The Dances, and The Gods''

Carnegie Hall, Friday, May 23, 2003 at 8:00 PM.

This historical/cultural dramatization will depict two hundred years
of freedom and a glimpse at the next two hundred years, in homage
to our heroes. The event will feature a multiplicity of talents, such as:
Danny Glover, as Toussaint Louverture -the precursor of Haiti's independence-, Emeline Michel, Garcelle Beauvais-Nilon (NYPD Blue) as Suzanne Louverture, James Germain, Erna Letemps, Jean Claude Eugene, and Kiskeya:
The Haitian Orchestra led by Jean Jean-Pierre.

Coming from Haiti to participate in this grandiose festivity: the truly exceptional Aykodans Dance Co. Directed by internationally renowned choreographer Jeanguy Saintus and Drummer Mapou Azor who will be showcased with two other Haitian Master Drummers of the New York metro area: the wonderful Friztner Augustin, winner of the National Endowment for the Arts Award and the incomparable Bonga.

Additionally, Japanese violinist Kimiko Nakazawa will come from
Japan to participate in this salute to the birth of our national and
international symbol of freedom.

This cultural festivity will be the kick off a series of events
culminating in the commemoration of Haiti's independence bicentennial
in the year 2004.

"With such a wonderful cast," says Jonathan Demme, Academy Award
Winning Filmmaker and Producer of The Agronomist, "Haiti: The Rhythms,
The Dances and The gods" is poised to be a very successful show
projecting the greatly diverse culture of Haiti on the international plateau
where it deserves to be." ###

Reserve your seats today.
Carnegie Hall Box office 212 247-7800
www.windowsonhaiti.com
www.haitirhythmsdancesandgods.com
For further information, call 866.655.7355