Cromo X: an international urban composer
Martin Rodríguez, known under the name of Cromo X, is one of the most international urban music composers of the Dominican Republic. At this time, urban music reigns in much of the world and although […]
Articles by Translation : Évelyne Chaville
CULTURAL EVENTS and PUBLIC HOLIDAYS IN THE CARIBBEAN – JANUARY 2018
JANUARY 2018 January 1 : New Year’s Day *Photo January 1 : Independence Day (HAITI)*Photo January 1 : Liberation Day / Revolution Triumph Birthday (CUBA) January 1 : “Minival” – New Year’s Day Cultural Parade (ANTIGUA & BARBUDA)*Photo January 1 : New Year’s […]
Alain Phoébé Caprice shares 17 years of painting
Born in 1944 in Fort-de-France (Martinique) of a mother from Sainte-Marie and a father from Le Carbet, Alain Phoébé (this is his real middle name which means “brilliant” in ancient Greek) Caprice has been living […]
The troupe “Viré Gadé” revives the biguine dance
After some time in a dormant stage, the association “Jénès Doubout” created in 2006 woke up and, in 2015, it founded its troupe called “Viré Gadé” which dance only to biguine music. Composed today of […]
Gérald Bloncourt : “I am steeped in this Haitian culture”
Interview in Paris : Éric Amiens and Fabian Charles Born in Haiti 91 years ago today, Gérald Bloncourt lives in France since his expulsion from his native island in 1946. This photographer, painter and […]
Archie López presents “LUIS”, the risky ingenuity of adolescence
On Wednesday, December 13, Panamericana de Producciones and Producciones Coral presented to the press an exclusive screening of the film “Luis”, the work of the renowned Dominican director Archie López starring Alfonso Rodríguez and Axel […]
The 2017 International Zouk Festival rewards its laureates
On Wednesday, December 13th, between 7:00 pm and 11:00 pm, the prize-giving was held for the various contests organized by the 10th edition of the International Zouk Festival of Guadeloupe whose theme was “Unity” that took place […]
Gérald Bloncourt : “I am a staunch Caribbean”
Interview in Paris : Éric Amiens and Fabian Charles Gérald Bloncourt was born on November 4, 1926 in Bainet, Haiti. As he grew up, he discovered injustice and he militated to try to change […]
Kréol West Indies presents “100 ans de Poésie en Guadeloupe”
On December 16, Gérard Lamoureux will present his book “100 ans de Poésie en Guadeloupe” (100 Years of Poetry in Guadeloupe) published by Editions Long Cours in Kréol West Indies located on the Road of […]
The Writings of the Americas did their Festival
From November 25 to December 2 was held in Guadeloupe the “Festival Écritures des Amériques”. On the occasion of this great literature festival, the public was invited to participate in conferences, workshops and literary meetings […]