Irish beat in a midtown music benefit for Haiti
A great article in the Daily News today that highlights the experiences of a couple of the Haitian members of Brother High Kanaval.
As Wilgainson Toussaint played horn for Brother High Full Tempo at Klub 45 above Connolly’s Pub in Times Square last week, he did so with a heavy heart.
The 18-piece Haitian rara band was one of more than a dozen groups that played a special benefit Wednesday night to raise funds for earthquake-ravaged Haiti.
Toussaint, 34, an unemployed livery cabdriver from Brooklyn, lost two cousins, three uncles, two aunts, countless friends and Milan Jeune - the mother of his 8-year-old son, Mike - all of whom lived in Port-au-Prince.
“I love my music, but my heart is torn when I think about my son being alone and losing family members,” he said after the band had played a rousing instrumental.
Posted: March 1st, 2010 under Uncategorized.
Comments: none