February 19th 2010, A Shot In the Dark
Doors open at 7 pm
Entertainment from 8 pm
£6.50 entry; includes entertainment and nibbles

On January 12, an earthquake measuring 7.0 on the Richter scale struck Haiti, obliterating towns and villages across the country and destroying almost 75% of the capital city, Port Au Prince.

As of late January 2010, 150,000 people are estimated to have died in Port Au Prince alone, with the total death toll for the country thought to be as high as 200,000. 1.5 million are homeless, and tens of thousands more are now reliant on food aid and medical supplies from aid organisations for their survival.

In the days immediately following the disaster, the international community began the largest humanitarian relief effort in living memory.

Cardiff can help.

"Rele Dife – Calling the Fire" is a very special cabaret night featuring acts from South Wales and beyond, coming together to raise funds for earthquake relief in a colourful, carnivalesque night of music and dance.

Burlesque Cardiff

Performers

STARRING VERY SPECIAL GUESTS HOSSAM AND SERENA RAMZY
Details TBA (http://www.hossamramzy.com/)

Little Voice – With music that's stately, joyful, heartbreaking and raucous by turns as they perform a variety of Haitian folk songs in the Kreyol language, this 5-piece choir opens the night.

Miss Foo Foo La Belle with the girls of Burlesque Cardiff – Late at night, the temperature rises. Joining us for a saucy, naughty Midnight Cabaret set, Foo Foo La Belle brings her popular burlesque troupe to Rele Dife. Get ready for glamour, sequins and suspenders! (http://www.burlesquecardiff.com/)

The Desert Divas – This fun and friendly Barry-based bellydance troupe will shake their collective thing with a mesmerising veil dance. (http://www.thedesertdivas.co.uk/)

Siluria – Raising the tempo with a striking performance that fuses rock music with modern Egyptian dance. (http://www.siluriabellydance.co.uk/)

Emcee duties will be performed by Lydia Malings.

Plus a Prize Raffle, wandering tarot reader and mini-bazaar.

Many more acts soon to be announced!

Rele!

In Haitian Kreyol, the word "rele" means "calling". "Map Rele " - I am calling – is a phrase often heard in traditional Haitian songs. It's a demand, a challenge and a prayer. It's at once insistent; a call to action that commands the listener's attention, and a heartfelt cry from those in need.

"Rele Dife – Calling the Fire" is calling out to you. Will you answer?

Venue

A Shot in the Dark (ashotinthedark.eu) is one of Cardiff's most popular café bars, and is located on the busy City Road in the very heart of the city. Opening until 1 am on weekends and offering a wide variety of tapas, sandwiches, light meals and hot dishes along with great coffee, delicious cakes and desserts and a well-stocked bar.

We at Rele Cardiff would like to extend a very special thank you to the manager and staff of "Shot" for all their support in the hosting of Rele Dife.

Tickets and other information

Tickets to Rele Dife can be purchased on the door for £6.50 each. Because this is a charitable event designed to raise funds, we regret no concessions are available for students or senior citizens. Raffle tickets are priced at £1 each or five for £4.

Please note that the "Midnight Cabaret" set is not suitable for children.

DEC

All profits from Rele Dife will go to the Disasters Emergency Committee; an umbrella group comprising 16 of the largest development charities in the UK. For more information on the fundraising work of the DEC, visit their website at http://www.dec.org.uk/

DEC is a registered charity no. 1062638.

More Information

To get in touch or more information or to reserve tickets, please email us at info@relecardiff.co.uk. Keep up to date on the latest news about our performers and follow us as we prepare for the big night with our Twitter feed (under construction) and blog (under construction)

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