
ABOUT

The First Note
Little Haiti, Miami, Florida is the home of Rara Lakay, a Haitian traditional “street” band, who performs each month at “Sounds of Little Haiti”, a popular family festival at the Little Haiti Cultural Complex. In order to preserve the art form of Rara music and engage to further engage the community , Maximillian Consultants (DBA Sounds of Little Haiti), Tradyison Lakou Lakay Inc (TLL) and the Little Haiti Cultural Complex (LHCC) propose to assemble the masters of Rara music and implement a year round unique music based program that focuses on the preservation and creation of traditional Haitian Rara music, Ti Rara: The Little Haiti Cultural Complex Youth Rara Band.
Teach In Harmony
The program is composed of classes and workshops culminating in the formation of a youth Rara orchestra/band. Students will learn the rhythms and instruments of a Rara band from local masters. The workshops will provide a dynamic way of introducing youth to aspects of Haitian music and is a perfect place for hands-on, self-directed creative expression for kids and young adults. The partnership with the Little Haiti Cultural Complex (LHCC), a local facility dedicated to the facilitation of Haitian cultural practices ensures cultural competency. The LHCC will provide access to educational supplements by way of interaction with Haitian musicians and guest instructors.
The Future Sounds Good
The history, skills and processes of creating traditional music as a specialized and culturally based art will be the guiding framework for all activities and events related to this project with the goal of creating opportunities for cultural exchange between participants of the program, local and international teaching artists.
LOCATIONS
Little Haiti Cultural Center
Saturday 12-3pm
(305) 960-2969
The SEED School Miami
Tuesday & Thursday
(855) 818-7333
Benjamin Franklin Center
Monday-Wedensday
(305) 681-3547
Miami Edison Sr. High School
Schedule: TBA
(305) 751 - 7337
We’d love to hear from you!
rarainstituteofmusic@gmail.com
Tel: 305-960-2969