Center for Multicultural and Diversity Education Brings Haitian Band Lakou Mizik for Free Concert Wednesday
Lakou Mizik
The Center for Multicultural and Diversity Education is hosting an exciting musical event at 7 p.m. this Wednesday, April 13, at the Faulkner Center.
Lakou Mizik is a powerhouse collective of Haitian roots music with a soulful energy and a mix of styles that feels mystical and familiar at the same time. In the wake of Haiti's devastating earthquake the band came together to show the world that their country was much more than the sum of headlines that were being shot around the globe.
Today with their positive messages and roots revival music, they have become one of Haiti's hottest exports and have gained an international following with their critically acclaimed debut album "Wa Di Yo" and their mystical, soulful, dance party inducing live shows.
The band just appeared at Big Ears Festival in Knoxville and will be making their way to the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival after their week-in-residence in the Multicultural Center.
Reserve your free tickets here at the UARK online ticket office.
Find out more about the band on the Lakou Mizik website.
Watch a past live performance by Lakou Mizik on radio station KEXP's YouTube Channel.
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Contacts
John Thomas, manager of university communications
University Relations
479-575-7430,
jfthomas@uark.edu
Scott Flanagin, executive director of communications
Division of Student Affairs
479-575-6785,
sflanagi@uark.edu
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