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‘Hope and a Future’ At Harlem’s Apollo

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Posted on January 19, 2011

Thirty-five seconds. That’s all the time it took the 7.0 magnitude earthquake to claim over 300,000 Haitian lives and leave more than one million homeless. That was January 12, 2010.

On January 12, 2011, the mood was very different at Harlem’s World Famous Apollo Theater. Nearly 100 performers lent their diverse talents and deep-seated passions to bring an audience of over 500 to its feet repeatedly throughout the course of the two-and-one-half hours of “Hope and a Future: A Benefit Concert for Haiti,” hosted by radio personality Liz Black.

Those thirty-five seconds were commemorated at the start of the program, as the only light in the shadowy stillness of the hallowed theater walls was that of white numbers on a black screen counting down from 35 to 0, each second reminding us how much can be lost in so little time with no warning.  Additionally, in memoriam, ten students from Fashion Cares at the High School of Fashion Industries, lined the aisles with commemorative candles to honor the lives that were lost.

From the perfectly pitched saxophone of a swooning Curtis Haywood to the songs of miracles, healing and praise from top-notch vocalists Barbara King and Wanda Nash, to the rap-anthology of Haiti’s history presented by hip hop artist Mecca, to the rhythmic interpretations of Ronald K. Brown’s Evidence Dance Company, and more, the multi-cultural audience was then treated to an eclectic mix of inspirational, jazz, R&B, hip-hop and rap, Haitian music, spoken word and dance.

Of note, choir leader Dickson Guillaume, backed by 20 members of Haitian Mass who grooved methodically in whatever place they could claim as their own on the crowded stage, rejoiced in a song of spiritual awakening. With the audience helping out on “Chante Hosanna,” it felt as though they were going to lift off the stage and into the seats, as if there was no divide between performers and audience. And the much anticipated musical finale found music legend Gloria Gaynor as determined as ever; her special rendition of “I Will Survive” had the audience singing along and cheering in the name of survival for Haiti.

REMEMBER THE FALLEN & UPLIFT THE FORGOTTEN!- {Post a prayer, sentiment, or uplifting words..}

January 12, 2010-  A massive 7.0 earthquake hits Haiti's largest city and capital, Port-au-Prince; at approximately 4:53pm. Buildings, roads, and vehicles began to shake as a result of mother natures tremors. The quake lasting a reportedly 30-40 seconds (yes seconds), destroying homes, schools, and businesses. However more notoriously, the lives of thousands of Haitian men, women, and children were immediately lost. Today Community2Community's family & friends will "Remember The Fallen & Uplift The Forgotten" at our "Hope and A Future" Benefit Concert held at the Apollo Theater in Harlem, NY @ 8pm. Come join us. If you cannot, please take a moment or a few seconds out of your day to leave a comment on this post. A prayer, sentiment, or uplifting word dedicated to The Fallen & The Forgotten. Thank you for your continued support..

-Community2Community

UPDATE!!! "Hope and A Future" Benefit Concert Discounted Tickets!!

"Hope and A Future Discount Tickets Available!"

Receive $20 off each ticket level if purchased by Tuesday night.  Please call 347.451.2152 or 718.393.7740 NOW!
$65 - Orchestra  (reg. $85)
$55 - Lower Mezz (reg. $75)
$45 - Upper Mezz (reg. $65)

Hope and A Future; Artist Rundown

Take a look at the "Hope and A Future" Line-up:

Liz Black, Radio Personality

Gloria Gaynor, Disco Icon

Ronald K. Brown’s Evidence Dance Company

The 5 W's of C2C- "Hope and A Future" Benefit Concert @ the Apollo!!!

WHO:  Community2Community

WHAT:  Hope and A Future Benefit Concert for Haiti 

WHERE: Harlem World Famous Apollo Theater

253 West 125th Street New York, NY 10027  (212) 531-5300

WHEN: January 12, 2011- One year since the quake, in Port au Prince, Haiti.

WHY: To (i) acknowledge and pay homage the 300,000 lives lost just one year ago by the catastrophic 7.0 magnitude earthquake; (ii) continue to support those that are still living in unlivable situations and; (iii) raise $50,000 to aid the C2C-HRTP (Haiti Restoration & Transformation Project) in completing the current reconstruction of the reservoir damaged by the earthquake to create a water distribution center to provide clean water for the entire village.

{Okay- I'll include the .......}           HOW:  With your help and continued support C2C will continue on the road to develop self-sufficient communities worldwide.. First Stop: Petite Goave, Haiti

 You don't want to miss this historic event!

We are just 7 days away, get your tickets at Ticketmaster NOW....!!!

& the countdown continues.....................see you there.....

Haitian Mass Choir added to the C2C Haiti- 'Hope and A Future' Benefit concert!!

Music Legend- Gloria Gaynor @ 'Hope and A Future' benefit concert for Haiti..

Music legend Gloria Gaynor and a host of “friends for Haiti,” will join Brooklyn-based nonprofit Community2Community (C2C) for the “Hope and A Future” benefit concert for Haiti at the Apollo Theater, Jan. 12, 2011 – the anniversary of the tragic earthquake that claimed more than 300,000 lives.

Sponsored by the Consulat Général de la République D’Haïti à New York (Office of the Haitian Consul General – New York), Christian Cultural Center and Determined To Educate, in partnership with The New York Daily News, The Amsterdam News and Positive Community Magazine, the event will feature an eclectic mix of inspirational, jazz, R&B, Hip-hop, Haitian music, spoken word and dance along with special vignettes spotlighting Haitian culture and history.

WLIB/WBLS radio personality Liz Black will host the concert featuring performances by Ronald K. Brown’s Evidence Dance Company; Haitian DJ Hard Hittin’ Harry and The Earthman Experience; jazz artists Barbara King; Haitian Rapper/Poet Mecca; trumpeter Curtis Haywood; gospel group C3YC; Boots step team, vocal stylist Thurston Daniel, Yaz Band, Wisdom, Wanda Nash and more.

Gloria Gaynor was not in the U.S. at the time of the earthquake in Haiti. When she returned one week later, she wanted to help. She offered the gift of music and her celebrity to various organizations and benefit concerts, but the outpouring of support among the entertainment community was so great, and so quickly mobilized, there was nothing she could do. So she took it upon herself to secure donations for the Red Cross and Unicef through Facebook and YouTube.