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Kreyol La: Dance The Night Away

By: Mardline Prevot


Via: Mazopal Design 

Saturday night, October 18th.

In my dreams, my grandmother spoke to me, urging me to let go of the past and look forward. And so, I turned my eyes toward Citadelle Creole Cuisine for a night I wouldn't forget.

The star of the evening? Kreyol La, the electrifying Haitian Konpa band hailing from Pétion-Ville, Haiti.

That 65% quickly translated into "56% ways to vibe to Kompa more," a mantra to shift my focus from a grade to the groove. I was there to move, to connect with my favorite artists, and to lose myself in the unforgettable beat of the "Gouyad balle l."

The music moved everyone. I watched Snoonz effortlessly transition from zouk to konpa moves, and I even ran into an old friend from my block in Lytonsville. It was a beautiful reminder of community.

My uncle came through at an unfortunately serious time, wanting an update on the progress of my degree. In the middle of all that good energy, it felt like a big mistake to get into my serious side. But even that couldn't steal the magic of the night.

Any who, I forever see the fakeness of other people seeing my success. I won't have to deal with them in a different chapter. The night was a confirmation of who matters.

#1212—a code for a connection so deep, I don't need to explain anything because my people just get me.

A true measure of a great night? I literally got a plate to go.




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