Toni Braxton- The Preacher’s Daughter
Born in 1967 in Severn, Maryland, USA, Toni Braxton is known worldwide for her R&B singing and songwriting career, but this talented lady is also an accomplished producer and even acts. The e...
Foxy Brown- A Profile of her Musical Career
Foxy Brown is one of the iconic female rappers from 1990s. Though her career hasdropped off, she was a magnet for publicity in her days, both good and bad. We look at her career and unfortunate legal run i...
Joe Samy – Seychelles
Joe Samy, a veteran Seychellois artist, famously known for his collection of patriotic songs about his native islands Seychelles, recently released his latest album – titled “Seychelles”. Joe is fluen...
Francine Baron- High Commissioner for Dominica to the UK
Ms. Francine Baron took up the post of High Commissioner for Dominica to the UK in the summer of 2012. Arriving in London with lofty goals, Ms Baron has sought both to improve the profile of Domi...
La Pologne- The Story of Haiti’s Polish Community
The modern world is often viewed through a lens of multiculturalism. Global economies, air travel, and cultural connections , and wars, have turned societies around the world from isolated commun...
Creoles in Texas- “The Afro-Seminoles (Part II)”
The sable slave from Georgia's utmost bounds,
Escapes for life into the Great Wahoo;
Here he has left afar the savage hounds,
And human hunters that did late pursue;
There in the hommock darkly hid from vie...
Chris Miller and Bayou Roots
Led by Chris Miller on vocals, accordion, fiddle, keys, and harmonica, this group provides a musical adventure that can take some very exciting and surprising turns. The band is a 2012 Winne...
Lupita Nyong’o- From Unknown to Household Name: The Supersonic Rise
If you have never heard of Lupita Nyong'o, it is entirely possible that you have been lying with your head under the sand. From her breathtaking debut role in “12 Years a Slave” to her nomination...
Haitian Music Today
“Haiti’s music today 2012”, is a compilation of songs containing a mixture of influences and styles from Europe, Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean. Haitian music is very diverse, ranging from mo...
Warfield – La naissance du métaloya
L’histoire s’accélère. Après une année 2013 exceptionnelle (Cf notamment les succès de Christine Salem et de Zanmari Baré), la musique réunionnaise vient de connaître un événement qui augure d’un...
Heather Headley- From Trinidad with Soul
Heather Headley might not have the instant recognition of some artists, but she is perhaps more talented than many of her fellow celebrity musicians. An accomplished artiste with four albums to her cr...
Les Mauriciens ” Prêt-à-partir ” à La Réunion
Du 17 au 19 octobre 2014, l'Île de La Réunion Tourisme (IRT) a participé au Salon Prêt-à-partir à l'île Maurice. L'occasion de faire découvrir aux Mauriciens la destination Réunion en termes d'hébergements, d'a...
Calling for Christmas Parade Entries by Land or by Sea
The City of Lake Charles is calling for entries in two annual parades slated for Saturday, December 6 as part of the Light up the Lake Christmas Celebration. At 1 p.m. local groups, including schools, businesse...
Carlos dos Santos: The Career Diplomat That Nurtured Foreign Affairs in Mozambique
Most people think of International relations in terms of politics and communication between heads of state. In reality, it is the unseen diplomat working hard to keep international...
Les blogueurs internationaux à la découverte de La Réunion
Par leur influence croissante, les blogs sont devenus incontournables pour les destinations désireuses de toucher un plus large public. C’est en partant de ce constat, que l’IRT a choisi de faire découvrir l’îl...