Read report by Fiona Madden (Africa News):
Tropical Jam Fundraiser’ brought together exciting musicians, poets, and dancers to Brixton, 25th January donating their free services to raise money for the Haiti disaster victims. The evening began with the Pan-Afrikan Kultural Movement performing music from Zimbabwe with a mixture of all things musical, from guitars and drums to bongos and shakers, which provided a perfect ambience of soft African rhythms for those arriving. 
Princess ‘B’, a singer, then took to the stage and gave her rendition of a Bob Marley classic, changing the lyrics to ‘No Haiti, No Cry’, in aid of the special event, and provided a heartfelt performance. As the venue began to fill up, there was a surprising mixture in the crowd, with children, adults, and all cultures coming together to support the important cause.Other performances on the night included Poet Dumi Senda, Simply Samba, Maracatu Estrelas do Norte, and The London Rumba Collective.
With donated admission fees, raffle ticket sales and all other expenses for the evening, the estimated total raised at the end of the night was over £1,200, which The Ritzy PictureHouse Group agreed to match. The final total came in at £2,700, proving that the evening was a great success with more than 200 people packing out the venue.This event was organised and hosted by Afro-Romanzo World Music. Very special thanks to Angela Taylor, Hannah Bates, The Ritzy Events Management, and all supporters for turning the idea into reality. .
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http://www.africa-news.eu/africans-in-uk/478-p2700-raised-for-haiti-disaster-victims.html
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