Rodrigues

Rodrigues 17th Festival Kreol – A Creole Celebration

Though relatively nearby to the main island of Mauritius and part of its namesake republic, Rodrigues' unspoiled lagoons and stunning mountains are unique in their beauty and are, in contrast to their larger ne...
Marc Morial

Marc Morial – A Creole Leader in America

The city of New Orleans is well-known as a vital city to the Creole culture in the United States. One of that city's native sons, Marc Morial, proudly guided the city as Mayor for two full terms and oversaw gre...
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Festival Kreol Explodes with Creole Culture!

The 26th annual Festival Kreol takes place this October on the Seychelles islands of Mahé, Praslin and La Digue. Music, dance, food, art and entertainment will share the stage with education and cultural unders...
Marcus Brown

Marcus Brown – Louisiana’s very own rising star

If ever a celebrity exudes strong Creole credentials combined with undeniable Southern charm it has to be actor and producer Marcus Brown. Despite the pull of Hollywood and a myriad of appearances in some of t...
New Orleans

New Orleans – The ever-evolving city

While it might be world famous for its carnival, it’s not all Mardi Gras mayhem in the Louisiana city of New Orleans - it also has plenty to offer families, history lovers and foodies who choose visit this fasc...
seychelles_french

The French History of the Seychelles

Just because human beings grow up in a particular town, state, or country does not mean they are fully versed in the history of the place they call home. Many people familiar with the island nation of Seychelle...
Max_Moran

Max Moran – Musical Bridges

A Lifelong musician, Max Moran is now a well-known jazz bassist, playing in the Donald Harrison Quintet and Congo Square Nation Band, The Bridge Trio and his own group, Neospectric. After years of study in the ...
martinique_carnival

Carnival in Martinique – Enjoy its Beauty and Charm

The Carnival season is the perfect time to visit the island of Martinique. Kreol takes a look at the many things to see and do, as well as some of the traditions underlying the Carnival celebration. For centur...