Rhythm Foundation director Laura Quinlan in Haiti

First stop was in toney Peguy-Ville, where singer BelO is riding the crest of La Nouvelle Scene. He curated an exclusive showcase of performers, steeped in a hybrid roots-jazz-world rhythm music being exposed internationally through BelO's global renown. Singers, Rutshelle Guillaume, Darlene Desca; reggae stars Rebel Layonn; boy band 4 Harmony, and other traditional roots music stars like Sanba Zao rounded out the evening.

The following afternoon was a visit to Petion-Ville's Jean-Rene Delsoin Dance Company to view a rehearsal, and a stop at Port-au-Prince's Oloffson Hotel to meet Haitian dancer Jean Appolon and voudou-rock RAM leader, Richard Morse.

Next stop was to Collectif Hors-Jeu Theater Company for a dress rehearsal of Symphonie Urbaine, blending spoken word, poetry, cabaret, and dance elements to create an extraordinary performance experience.

Last was a visit to Martissant Parc, 42-square acres of medicinal gardens, botanical gardens, recreational spaces, and a Katherine Dunham memorial library. The park was formed from four estates, one of them being the home of Ms. Dunham, a famous dancer and collector of cultural artifacts. Although still a work in progress, the tour group was invited to come and experience its beauty.

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