The artist aggrandizing house music with his culturally enriched sound and undeniable flair, we’ve invited Francis Mercier to amalgamate with Gray Area at the famous 160-year old venue, the Knockdown Center to showcase one of his burgeoning and genre-binding sets. Born in Haiti, Francis Mercier is a producer and label boss who has brought the distinctive sounds of his home country to the masses. He champions niche iterations of house music by merging Afro and melodic elements with soulful piano loops and vocals. His flair, originality and stage presence have gained him international recognition and headline slots at clubs round the world. Gray Area 21+