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Mauritius, the Emerald of the Indian Ocean: Evergreen Tourism

Warm and Welcoming As British actor John Cleese might have put it, “Apart from the white sandy beaches, the year-round sun, the world-class diving, and the most welcoming people on the planet, what else does Ma...

Patrick Victor: Kreol King of the Islands

“We are who we believe ourselves to be – not what someone thinks we should be.” It’s a safe bet that Patrick Victor, best-known of all Seychellois singers, would approve of these sentiments, expressed by fellow...

Hypnotize Yourself – Entering the Alpha State of Mind

Before we can enter a state of self-hypnosis, it is imperative to know what self-hypnosis is and to understand the four states of mind. The Four States of Mind Beta- When you are in beta state, you are fully aw...

Looking Back – Benicassim Festival 2007

Collection of images from Benicassim Music Festival 2007. ...

Brooklyn Beauties Celebrate Haitian Boys

Loving themselves some 'Haitian boys,' as they sing, the three beautiful Brooklyn, New York women that make up the group BEL have more than just a passing fancy for Haiti and its handsome men. As the daughters ...

Levern Spencer – A Jumping Into St. Lucian Record Books

Over the course of human history, societies have looked to athletes as an inspiration and hold them up as representatives of the nation as a whole. This is the very concept embodied by the Olympics as nations f...

Angelina Jolie – Her Career and Her Proud Creole Heritage

Actress Angelina Jolie has one of the most well known Hollywood pedigrees on the planet. After all, her father is Jon Voight, and her famous partner is none other than Brad Pitt. Even so, many of her most loyal...

The Seychelles: More Than a Heavenly Honeymoon Destination, the Islands Are a Nature Lover’s Paradise

Blessed with a stunning natural beauty, from the sea to rugged mountains, from sandy beaches to lush forests, the picture-perfect tropical islands of the Seychelles provide a dream come true for nature lovers. ...

‘National Anthem’ To St. Lucia via America: The Story of Jonathan Gladding

Some people embark on a path in their life and never turn back. Whether out of love for what they do or complacency, they never deviate from their path. This is not the story of famous Creole artist Jonathan Gl...

Marie Laveau – Voodoo Queen of New Orleans

Voodoo is one of many things New Orleans is famous for. Many tourists travel from all over to New Orleans to experience this mysticism, to buy voodoo dolls and potions, and to hear strange stories of possession...

La Réunion: The Emerald Isle – Creole-style

East of Madagascar, a little corner of France floats in the tropical waters just south of the equator. It’s surrounded by pristine beaches, dressed in the finery of verdant forests and topped with the majestic ...

Loverly Sheridan

As a child, Loverly would look dreamily up at the skies. Where others saw merely clouds, Loverly saw adventure, excitement--possibilities. Her imagination swooned to conjure what wonders awaited beyond the veil...

Sheila Escovedo: An American Drummer and Percussionist with Creole Roots

There are two kinds of successful musicians in this world. There are those who cultivate their own talent and rise to the top in memorable fashion, leaving an impressive legacy. Then there are those who are con...

Noukilla

One day, five musical friends left Mauritius and set off for China, intending to stay for only a short while. That was in 2005. Finding many open doors of opportunity in Shanghai, they pursued work as session ...

In the Footsteps of Makeda Thomas

The islands and cultures of the Caribbean Sea are reflective of a melting pot of ethnic and religious backgrounds that have, over the centuries, been combined to create their own unique creole culture. In this ...

Botswana

Lyle and Phyllis Mouton – Two Lives, One Direction

Stella Chase – Continuing the Legacy of Dooky Chase

Tuvalu – The World’s Smallest Paradise, Still Timeless

ACADIA PARISH- The accordion sound that connects two cultures

Jerry Prejean – A Legacy of Leadership, Mentorship, and Community Impact

Back to Congo Square: Benoît LeBlanc’s Quest to Sing the Creole Archive

Vermont is for Brew-fans: Craft Brewing in the Green Mountain State

Lyle and Phyllis Mouton – Two Lives, One Direction

Stella Chase – Continuing the Legacy of Dooky Chase

Diplomacy and the Power of Connection

The Eligible yet Stubbornly Single Bachelor: 7 Reasons Why He Won't Commit

Old Medicine: Manglier Tea

Pointe-Marie: A Premier Destination in Baton Rouge, LA, Combining Tradition, Community, and Opportunity

Vincent Ahtime – Bridging Tradition and Innovation – A Journey into Creole Architecture

Drivin’ N’ Cryin’ - Songs for the Turntable

Book Review – A Doctor’s Prescription for Health Care Reform

Book Review – This Is Africa: A Dream Chaser’s Odyssey

Book Review – Slave Narratives of the Underground Railroad