Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago are on the southernmost island in the Caribbean. Known for the white sand beaches, the wildlife sanctuaries, and the celebration of Carnival, Trinidad and Tobago are popular destinations fo...
Discover the Natural Beauty of Dominica
Dominica is an island nation located in the Caribbean that boasts lush rainforests, natural hot springs, and rustic beaches. Dominica is the perfect location for adventure-seeking travelers and individuals who...
A Tropical Getaway Like No Other in St. Lucia
St. Lucia is an island nation located in the eastern part of the Caribbean and is famous for its remarkable mountains, volcanic beaches, luxury resorts, and pristine reefs. Popular with celebrities and everyon...
Creole Families in Diaspora – The Blanchettes of Basseterre, St. Kitts.
By: Dr Roli Degazon-Johnson
First in a series featuring the history and mobility of Families within the vast Creole Diaspora.
“The term ‘Creole’ was first used in the 16th century to identify descendants...
From the Editor- Issue 27
Wear your name with pride, make your parents proud, and ensure your own children have something worthwhile to live up to.
For some people their family name is no big deal, it’s just a surname they happened...
Creole Nutcracker – How one performance rocked the Louisianan community
More than just another rendition of the 19th century ballet classic, the Creole Nutcracker was a one-time performance by young people that inspired the entire community of Lafayette, Louisiana
The Creol...
Challenge, change and community with President Faure – The President who puts community, and Creole values, at the heart of all he does.
The Seychellois President, Danny Faure, stepped into his role in October 2016, after the resignation of his predecessor James Michel. A seasoned and experienced politician, President Faure talks to Kreol about...
Jamar Simien – “If you love art, you need to practise”
He’s the artist, educator and Chief Executive Officer behind Contour Functional Art, a sustainable art and design firm uplifting East African communities.
The company builds on a thoughtful concept. Contour...
The Florida Highwaymen – Artistic and Entrepreneurial Success
Text by: Dr Michael Butler
Artistic creativity in the arts emerges in the most unlikely places. What some consider the last great American Art Movement of the 20th century emerged from southeast Florida at ...
David André – Mayor of Victoria, Seychelles
From musician and student to the political heights of his career, David André, current Mayor of Victoria, Seychelles, has lived a fascinating and often intriguing life, with a history that one might not expect ...
The Grandissimes: A Story of Creole Life – A Novel (Classics)
George Cable & Michael Kreyling Paperback, 1989, 368 pages Publisher: Penguin Classics; Reprint edition (December 1, 1988) ISBN-10: 0140433228 ISBN-13: 978-0140433227
At the centre of this n...
Creole Moon: A Novel of New Orleans
Genevieve Stuart Kindle Edition, 2011, 318 pages Publisher: Northspring Books (19 Mar. 2014) ASIN: B00J49UW9W
New Orleans is no place for an independent woman. Amid the intrigue and glamour of the delta ci...
Howard Hamilton: The Man From Lucky Hill
Interview by: Georgina Dhillon & Dr. Roli Degazon-Johnson
His Motto: “Illegitimati non Carborundum” (“Don’t let the bastards grind you down”)
If anyone had told Howard Lloyd Hamilton that a little bo...
Seychelles – A Tropical Paradise
A glorious archipelago of 115 islands, Seychelles is a tropical paradise in the heart of the Indian Ocean. This unspoiled and natural island escape lies just over 900 miles east of the African coastline and alm...
Kaleb Leday – Accordion Master
There’s zydeco in the air again outside of Opelousas, Louisiana. Kaleb Leday, a 19-year-old accordion master, led the fifth Zydeco Capital Jam of the year on a hot summer Saturday at the St. Landry Parish Visit...