Benny Moré, the immortal Barbarian of Cuban Rhythm
A ray of light on that man’s face immediately showed dreamy eyes, a large nose, high cheekbones… his distinctive hat with a wide brim protected his curly hair and the genius that arose from his […]
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CULTURAL EVENTS and PUBLIC HOLIDAYS IN THE CARIBBEAN – JANUARY 2017
JANUARY 2017 January 1 : New Year’s Day January 1 : Independence Day (HAITI) January 1 : Liberation Day / Revolution Triumph Birthday (CUBA) January 1 : New Year’s Day – Firecrakers & Traditional Music Dande (ARUBA) January 1 : New Year’s […]
Tradition Danmyè-Kalennda-Bèlè, 3 volumes to understand!
When we talk about Danmyé-Kalennda-Bèlè traditions in Martinique we talk about music, art, dance, war gestures, philosophy, the sacred, the history of this island, passion and enthusiasts. So three volumes were sufficiently dense to discuss these […]
World Creole Music Festival : Dominica’s festival
The World Creole Music Festival has come a long way. 19 years ago, I participated in a press journey with colleagues journalists of Guadeloupe and Martinique, organized by the shipping company called ATE, Express des […]
Fanswa Ladrézeau : “for me, Gwoka is a deity”
First, what characterizes François / Fanswa Ladrezeau is simplicity. To do this interview, there was no question of meeting in a sophisticated and cozy place. Fanswa, as usual, was sitting in front of his favorite […]
Voices and sounds of gwoka in Guadeloupe
Over the years, gwoka on the island of Guadeloupe developed thanks to the artistic contribution of several musicians and singers. It is true that some names did not go down in ka history, communication tools […]
Festival de Marie-Galante Terre de Blues : culture for economic development
Some 16,000 people attended the 17th edition of the Festival de Marie-Galante Terre de Blues which took place from May 13 to 16, 2016. Nine tops of the bill from Europe, Africa, America and the […]
The Caribbean at Marie-Galante Terre de Blues Festival
Since its creation in 2000, several artists from the American and African continent are regularly invited to perform at the Festival de Marie-Galante Terre de Blues which takes place on this island in the Guadeloupean […]
Jencarlos Canela waits the right television series
Although he tells that his passion was always music, Jencarlos Canela became famous in acting. His role in the soap opera “Mas sabe el diablo” gave him international following, but he used this facet that […]
CARIFESTA XII : Haiti, land of Caribbean culture
Let us talk about the organization of the twelfth edition of the Caribbean Festival of Arts (CARIFESTA XII) held in Haiti last year. Organized while political unrest took place which is the trade name of […]