Krik? Krak! Storytelling & Songs featuring Riva Precil
In partnership with the Children’s Museum of the Arts NY, join us for Haitian folktales and songs, connecting children and families to the rich oral traditions of Haiti.
Sunday, May 6th | 12 – 3pm Children’s Museum of the Arts NY | 103 Charlton Street, New York, NY 10014
Featured Artist: Riva Nyri Precil is a music artist, dancer, author, and jeweler. When Precil was 5, she moved to Haiti where she resided for 10 years. While in Haiti, Riva was exposed to traditional Haitian music & culture, which greatly influenced her eclectic music & fashion palette. At the age of 18, Riva moved to New Orleans to attend Loyala University New Orleans where she graduated with a Music Therapy degree. During her time in New Orleans she taught several Haitian folkloric dance class, yoga, choreographed, & performed at various events and benefits functions to aid Haiti after the earthquake in 2010. She also co-founded Li! Li! Li! A reading out loud program in Creole for Haiti’s children who became displaced after the earthquake. Riva also teaches a Haitian folkloric series called Tout Se Pa in New York. Riva’s work embodies the beauty she sees in her heritage through her singing, dancing, jewelry designs and writing. Riva continues to perform in New York City alongside her band Bohio Music.
Selebrasyon! is New York City’s only festival dedicated to the promotion of the highest caliber film, dance, music, literature, and visual art of Haiti and its Diaspora. Haiti Cultural Exchange’s 3rd Biennial celebration will bring artists and diverse communities together to experience Haitian culture, its creative foundations, and its powerful legacy.
This year, HCX is pleased to announce that six Haiti-based artists will be participating in Selebrasyon! programming. This is all thanks to the support we have received for our HaitiXNY initiative, which aims to bring more artists from Haiti to present their work.
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