A Concert for Haiti

On an initiative by the national cultural institutes of the European Union EUNIC, a benefit concert for Haiti takes place on 9. February at 19 h. In collaboration with the Haus der Kulturen der Welt, EUNIC is presenting four artists from four countries, including the Haitian-born Karlex Antoine and Gerardo Nunez, one of the greatest flamenco guitarists in the world. The proceeds of the benefit concert go directly to Deutsche Welthungerhilfe e.V.

Gerardo Núñez is one of the great flamenco guitarists of our time. His dexterity and his eclectic tastes span a wide spectrum from the passion of flamenco to the complexity of jazz. The dancer and choreographer Carmen Cortés is a flamenco dance sensation in her own right.

The Haitian-born singer and songwriter Karlex Antoine combines the sounds of "scratch 'n' riff" guitars with the sound of classic funk and soul music with elements of reggae and a touch of electro.

"Finnish tango" sounds surprising, but it exists. The pianist Jarkko Riihimäki plays with a wide range of musical genres. He released his debut CD “Debutango”, which featured the works of older and contemporary Tango masters from around the world along with interpretations of his own pieces.

Other featured artists include Damir Bacikin Feat.Arzet Quintet Berlin & Sonik Theater. The Berlin-based Serbian artist Damir Bacikin’s project is composed of the Arzet Quintet Berlin, which focuses on modern classical music, and an electronic-experimental duo.

EUNIC and the Haus der Kulturen der Welt thank all participants and the artists for their commitment.