New York Tri-State 2007 Tour Schedule

The internationally renowned Cari-Folk Singers of Jamaica return to the New York Tri-state area this fall for the North American premiere of “ANCESTORIES”, a four concert series.

“ANCESTORIES” sees the Cari-Folk Singers, one of the most dynamic and acclaimed folk groups to come out of the Caribbean, sharing through movement and song, the stories of a people who have seen much, having endured even more, emerging from the inhumanity of the slave trade some 200 years ago when it was ended by the British in 1807 in their former colonies in the Caribbean.

These concerts are presented by Lignum Vitae Edutainment, Inc., in support of the Hurricane Dean Disaster Relief Committee under the auspices of the West Indian Foundation, Inc. and under the distinguished patronage of prominent Caribbean dignitaries who are aware of The Cari-Folk Singers and their excellence in performance of Caribbean folk music. Residents of the Tri-state area are encouraged to come out and see this legendary group at work. In a time when people are crying out for positive and uplifting images, the Cari-Folk Singers take us back to a time when all we had was the music, to say in song what we needed to sustain us through our struggles, they show us winning out with dignity and surviving to this day when others did not.

LOCATIONS

YALE UNIVERSITY – NEW HAVEN, CT
Yale Center for British Art, 1080 Chapel St.
Thursday, October 18, 2007 at 5:30 pm

WEAVER H.S. – HARTFORD, CT
415 Granby Street
Friday, October 19, 2007 at 8:00 pm

WASHINGTON IRVING H.S. – MANHATTAN, NY
40 Irving Place
Saturday, October 20, 2007 at 8:00 pm

SAMUEL TILDEN H.S. – BROOKLYN, NY
5800 Tilden Avenue
Sunday, October 21, 2007at 5:00 pm

TICKETS
Under 12 $20 | Adults $35 in advance and $40 at the door. Call for group rates.
For ticket outlets, please click here to download a copy of the flyer or call 718-986-4076.


EXECUTIVE SPONSORS
Lignum Vitae Edutainment Inc., and the West Indian Foundation, Inc.

SPONSORS
Grace Foods, Caribworldnews.com, Caribbean Life, The Weekly Gleaner, The Weekly Star

New York City 2006 Tour Schedule

The internationally acclaimed Cari-Folk Singers of Jamaica are coming to New York this summer and will be presenting the North America premiere of “NOSTALGIA”, the three concert series from Friday, June 16th through Sunday, June 18th, 2006 in the boroughs of Queens, Bronx and Brooklyn.

The concerts are held in commemoration of the Caribbean American Heritage Month 2006 as designated by the U.S. Senate. These concerts are presented by Lignum Vitae Edutainment, Inc. in association with Excelsior Alumni Association under the distinguished patronage of prominent Caribbean dignitaries who are aware of The Cari-Folk Singers and their excellence in performance of Caribbean folk music. Tri-state residents are encouraged to attend this U.S. premiere of NOSTALGIA which depicts various aspects of our rich folk culture and Caribbean heritage, through choral presentation enhanced by entertaining choreography and dramatization.

These performances are scheduled for York College, Queens NY on June 16th at 8:00pm; Lehman College Center For The Performing Arts, Bronx NY on June 17th at 8:00pm and Brooklyn College Center For The Performing Arts, Brooklyn NY on June 18th at 6:00pm. Tickets | $35 in advance | $40 at the door. For ticket outlets, please click here to download a copy of the flyer or call 718-986-4076.

Corporate Sponsors
Victoria Mutual Building Society | Grace Foods

Media Sponsors
Hard Beat Communications-CaribPR.com | WWRL | The Weekly Gleaner | Caribbean Life

“CULTUREFEST”

A slice of Jamaican life depicted through music, story-telling, dance and drama!

• Started in 2002, out of a perceived need for cultural collaboration in music, story-telling, dance and drama among well-known proponents of the cultural arts
• Previous guest performers include – Amina Blackwood Meeks, Bello & Blacka, Maurice Gordon Jazz Band, L’Cadco Dancers, Tony Wilson Dancers, Black X, Akwaaba Drummers
• Guest Performers this year May 2006 – Amina Blackwood Meeks; No-Maddz; Stella Maris (Young Adult) Dance Ensemble; Cari-Folk Drummers
  
  
  • Venue for 2006 | The Little Theatre, Kingston
  • Playing Dates | May 26, 2006 – 8:00 p.m., May 27, 2006 – 2:30 p.m. (Benefit Performance) & 8:00 p.m.
  • Ticket Outlet | The Little Theatre