Alexandre Dumas
Born just over two centuries ago, Alexandre Dumas remains one of the most famous and widely-read French authors. A playwright, novelist and author of numerous travelogues, his works have been translated into mo...
The History of Creole Culture in Louisiana
One of the most vibrant and lively states in the U.S. South is the great state of Louisiana. Although not an economic or commercial powerhouse in anyway, Louisiana is a truly unique piece of the American puzzle...
What is a Creole language?
Creole languages are the youngest in the family of languages, and they have a creativity and vigour all of their own.
Creole languages are born when different groups of people with distinct languages come toge...
The French Quarter: New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, Louisiana is world-famous for its French Quarter, also known as “the Quarter” or “the Vieux Carré (Old Square).” Tourists and locals alike love this district for its lighthearted, fun-filled atmosp...
The Allure of Mozambican Fashion
The slogan for Mozambique Fashion Week illustrates the motto behind the country’s sense of fashion: ‘your relationship with fashion might be serious but it doesn’t mean you have to live with the same closet for...
A Tropical Christmas in Guadeloupe
Guadeloupe, an overseas territory of France, is a Caribbean island of the Lesser Antilles. With its melting pot of French, African and Asian cultures, the people of Guadeloupe celebrate all their festivals in a...
Chardavoine “Jazz funk with a creole sensibility”
This year, the Festival is proud to present, for the first time in Haiti, this talented, New York based guitarist. Chardavoine's musical style is an original blend that could somehow be defined as jazz funk wit...
Camila Estico represents Seychelles at the Miss World 2014 Competition
It all began in London, sixty three years ago where the first Miss World Beauty pageant was held in the hectic capital city. Since then, billions of viewers from around the globe have tuned in year after year t...
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...
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...
An Egyptian Man Influencing Creole Art in Haiti
There are not enough people in this world that appreciate the true beauty that Haiti brings to this world. Usually, people direct their attention to Haiti when the island nation is embroiled in civil strife or ...
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...
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...
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...