By: Caribbean World News Wednesday September 01,

The 43rd annual West Indian American Day Carnival weekend kicks off in Brooklyn, NY tonight with a benefit concert for Haiti.
The concert will be without its top star, Wyclef Jean, but Kymani Marley, David Rudder, Freddie McGregor, Serani and a number of other Caribbean artists have stepped up to aid the earthquake ravaged country.

Proceeds from the event will benefit Yele Haiti, Jean`s foundation. The concert will begin at 7 p.m. at the grounds of the Brooklyn Museum and tickets at the gate are $35.

Tomorrow night, Sept. 3rd, the carnival celebration will continue with Brassfest, featuring Caribbean soca star, Machel Montano while on Saturday, Sept. 4th, pannists in NY will compete for the title of Steel Band of the Year.

On Sunday, September 5th, organizers will present Dimanche Gras while the official carnival of mas revelers and floats will take to Eastern Parkway from noon on Monday, Sept. 6th beginning at Schenectady Avenue in Brooklyn.   For more log on to www.wiadca.org.