the "brav" update ~THE RETURN! march 15th 2010
Drumming and teaching for over 25 years, Daniel "Brav" Brevil has solidly built a reputation as one of Haiti’s finest dance accompanists. He is also an accomplished Drum teacher, leading classes and workshops for youth and adults worldwide. He exemplifies a unique insight into the relationship between dance and drum, which informs his compositions, arrangements, performances, and teachings. Last year, Mr. Brevil relocated to the Bay Area, also serving as Musical Director for Rara Tou Limen Haitian Dance Company. As the world has been rocked by the historical Earthquake in Haiti, it was a recent visit home that his reality shifted as well, surviving the quake -after his family home was destroyed, he tenaciously navigated relocation efforts for his family, while his indomitable spirit transcended into community leadership, bringing much needed medical attention and relief to his area of Carrefour Feuilles and Haiti...
Mr. Brevil safely returned to the United States reuniting with Family, Rara Tou Limen and Bay Area Community. With determination and fervor Mr. Brevil continues to raise awareness sharing real-life accounts of surviving the Quake and on-the ground community initiatives through speaking engagements, panel discussions, and other shared works. Through ongoing efforts initiated by his Family in Haiti: Brevil Family & A.C.H. (Action pour la Croissance Humaine) - he maintains dedication to provide much needed assistance to his community of Carrefour Feuilles, a district of Port Au Prince, Haiti.
*for more info, speaking engagements or workshops : email: brevilart@yahoo.com
Mr. Brevil safely returned to the United States reuniting with Family, Rara Tou Limen and Bay Area Community. With determination and fervor Mr. Brevil continues to raise awareness sharing real-life accounts of surviving the Quake and on-the ground community initiatives through speaking engagements, panel discussions, and other shared works. Through ongoing efforts initiated by his Family in Haiti: Brevil Family & A.C.H. (Action pour la Croissance Humaine) - he maintains dedication to provide much needed assistance to his community of Carrefour Feuilles, a district of Port Au Prince, Haiti.
*for more info, speaking engagements or workshops : email: brevilart@yahoo.com
A BAYAREA SALUTE TO DANIEL BREVIL!!!...back from Haiti after the Earthquake
safe...after 3 months!
Indomitable Spirit of Haiti!
Daniel Brevil - A Mission Made Possible!
...not just committed to share the richness of his culture, Daniel Brevil is determined to re-build his community of Carrefour Feuilles!
Speaking engagements to date:
3-08|Precious Life Wellness Center-Berkeley, CA
*Community in-gathering/Fundraiser
4-08|Pitzer College-Munroe Center for Social Inquiry
*Panel Discussion: "Remembering Haiti"
4-18| Rara Tou Limen: Oakland Ansamn Pou Ayiti
*1p-9p Humanist Hall 390 27th st [btw Broadway & Telegraph]
...not just committed to share the richness of his culture, Daniel Brevil is determined to re-build his community of Carrefour Feuilles!
Speaking engagements to date:
3-08|Precious Life Wellness Center-Berkeley, CA
*Community in-gathering/Fundraiser
4-08|Pitzer College-Munroe Center for Social Inquiry
*Panel Discussion: "Remembering Haiti"
4-18| Rara Tou Limen: Oakland Ansamn Pou Ayiti
*1p-9p Humanist Hall 390 27th st [btw Broadway & Telegraph]
on the ground in haiti...
mission makes MTV news blog
Daniel pictured with injured member from his district, Carrefour Feuilles area, being transported to Port-au-Prince's General Hospital. [see Jan. 25th link for story] ~photo courtesy: A. Smith
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"...an inspiration for many, a culture bearer preserving musical traditions of Haiti,
and a true ambassador of his country..."
"...an inspiration for many, a culture bearer preserving musical traditions of Haiti,
and a true ambassador of his country..."
Daniel with daughters
A. Smith & CNN's Dr. Gupta
Daniel updates on the ground in HAITI!
Feb. 02: The Crisis Made in Haiti - ft/Daniel in Haiti
http://www.radioproject.org/2010/02/the-crisis-made-in-haiti/ : Rita Daniels, contributing producer
Jan. 25: MTVblog feature: Daniel's mission w/Tulane Med student, Alison Smith.
http://newsroom.mtv.com/2010/01/25/sean-penn-haiti/
Feb. 02: The Crisis Made in Haiti - ft/Daniel in Haiti
http://www.radioproject.org/2010/02/the-crisis-made-in-haiti/ : Rita Daniels, contributing producer
Jan. 25: MTVblog feature: Daniel's mission w/Tulane Med student, Alison Smith.
http://newsroom.mtv.com/2010/01/25/sean-penn-haiti/
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Daniel's Artistic community works -USA
Oct. '09|Daniel & Rara Tou Limen-Finale: Fundraiser
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wuj2D5aar2I
May '09|Crosscurrents: Haitian Dance-Drum| J. Fenton
http://www.kalwnews.org/node/14043
Daniel's Artistic community works -USA
Oct. '09|Daniel & Rara Tou Limen-Finale: Fundraiser
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wuj2D5aar2I
May '09|Crosscurrents: Haitian Dance-Drum| J. Fenton
http://www.kalwnews.org/node/14043
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...community partner initiative
Kinship Partners: [Beneficiary] Raratoulimen: Portsha & Daniel Brevil Family [Haiti] ARTSproduction, califa510 Dance works, Congolese Dance and Drum Works, Dimensions Dance Theatre, Inc, Fua Dia Congo Performing Co., The Malonga Family & The vivaARTS network
website: www.congosqwest.org
website: www.congosqwest.org
UPLIFT AYITI!"...a Community partnering initiative"
Congo SQ West, went into immediate launch, locally & nationally, plugged-in and partnered, keeping our radars open with the primary goal in tact- provide direct assistance to our families/organizations affected!
Alison Smith of New Orleans offered her efforts "to help us locate Daniel", while serving at Port-au-Prince's General Hospital. Initiative leader, R. Calloway tenaciously worked with "Rara's" leader P. Jefferson to guide and report information with a focused effort to facilitate the connection between Daniel & Alison - the wee hours of January 23, 2010 marked that landmark encounter.
With gratitude and inspiration Congo SQ West salutes Daniel Brevil and his family for their faith and courage!
We remain committed, join us in our efforts: 510.464-3025
For newsletter updates email: congosqwest@gmail.com