Fundraiser September 28, 2014

Tickets on sale now

6:00 PM Registration/ Hors d’oeuvres/Silent Auction
6:15 PM Music by Fritz Orvil
6:45 PM Famed Story Teller Charlot Lucien
7:00 PM Dinner and Music by Fritz Orvil
8:00 PM Board President’s Welcome
8:15 PM Fashion Show – Prajje
9:00 PM Silent Auction Closes
9:15 PM Performance by Rebecca Zama
9:30 PM Last Call at the Bar
9:30 PM Music by Fritz Orvil
10:00 PM Good night

Rebecca Noelle Zama is a singer, songwriter, recording artist, humanitarian, and published author from Boston. She has been performing around Massachusetts since the age of 4, showcasing her versatile voice. A few years ago, she released her first book of poetry “Optimum Me” which was inspired by the earthquake in Haiti and this past July she released her first album “Brighter than the Sun”. Her book and album are available for sale by contacting her through nzama@aol.com; iTunes, http://rebeccazama.tmgartist.com/ or Facebook.com/Rebeccanoellezama.

Rebecca is being accompanied by Niels Versavel, a talented pianist and guitarist with years of experience. He plays a wide range of music and has pop and jazz influences. Both Niels and Rebecca have performed around Boston in popular venues such as Ryles Jazz Club, Middle East Downstairs, and Symphony Hall.

Charlot Lucien is a Haitian storyteller, poet and visual art artist who resides in Norwood, MA. He is also the founder and director of the Haitian artists Assembly of Massachusetts and has been active in the cultural arena in New-England, both in the Haitian and the American communities. As a storyteller he has released 4 storytelling CDs in Haitian Creole and French in the tradition of Haitian storytellers such as Maurice Sixto, that have been well received by established critics: “Ti Oma”, “Ti Cyprien”, “Grann Dédé” and “San bri, san kont”. As a poet, his work has been released in various publications and newspapers and his recent book of poetry « La tentation de l’autre rive » was published in October 2013 by Trilingual Press of Cambridge MA. As a painter, an illustrator and a caricaturist, his works draw from a variety of sources, including Haitian history, culture, society and politics. They have been used to illustrate various publications – books, calendars and newspapers. Charlot Lucien frequently offers readings and conferences on Haiti in academic or cultural venues in the US (New England, Florida, New-York), Canada, Haiti, Guadeloupe and France. His creative work and cultural activism have been featured in several newspapers in Haiti and abroad and he is the recipient of multiple awards and citations from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the City of Boston and various civic and cultural organizations for his cultural activism. Fritz Orville is a talented musician who plays the guitar, saxophone, bass, drummer and piano. He has performed with a number of bands in Haiti and the Diaspora including La Muse de Miragoane, Coupe Cloue, Saj, Volo Volo and Shamba. Four years ago, he founded Melanj, a Boston based band that has played in various fundraising galas. Fritz will use his saxophone to entertain the crowd with some classic Haitians songs such as Choucoune, Haiti Cheri, and Yoyo to name a few.

Fritz Orville is a talented musician who plays the guitar, saxophone, bass, drummer and piano. He has performed with a number of bands in Haiti and the Diaspora including La Muse de Miragoane, Coupe Cloue, Saj, Volo Volo and Shamba. Four years ago, he founded Melanj, a Boston based band that has played in various fundraising galas. Fritz will use his saxophone to entertain the crowd with some classic Haitians songs such as Choucoune, Haiti Cheri, and Yoyo to name a few.

Prajje Jr. Jean Baptiste, one of Boston most promising designers, was born in Haiti and came to the US in his teens. He studied Art & Design at Massachusetts College of Art and Design, graduating with a degree in Fashion Design.

In 2003 Prajje opened his own fashion company, Prajje 1983, and was immediately recognized for his luxurious and exotic styles. Prajje is a leading exemplar of ethnic-inspired fashion. He is best known, however, for his glamorous evening dresses, at once romantic, dramatic, and feminine. Prajje is a brilliant colorist. Nothing in his opinion, contributes more to a womans beauty than clear, brilliant color. But it is Prajjes understanding of the female form, his exquisite cut, and his subtle use of texture and body-worshipping fabrics that magnify the beauty of women wearing his designs, and make them the cynosure of all eyes.

Prajje has dressed some of the most beautiful and powerful women in America, whether socialites, celebrities or CEOs. His clientele includes Lara Spencer, GMA; Sara Underwood, Fox 25 anchor; model Maya Gaile Haile, spouse of celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson; Manouschka Guerrier, private chef of Beverly Hills; Aminat Seun, Americas Next Top Model; Saran Kaban Jones, Founder of FACE Africa; and last but not least, singer and record publisher Wyclef Jean.

To date Prajje 1983 has shown to an international runway, and has been featured in some of the most prestigious publications and TV programs, such as ELLE Magazine, the Boston Globe, the Boston Herald, Good Morning America and All on the line. Prajje 1983 is growing into a remarkable brand. Yet Prajje Jr. Jean-Baptiste believes that his proudest moments are still ahead of him and sees each day as a learning experience.

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