Zouk and Caresse des Iles
I want to recognize the good work of Sandra & Thierry aka DJ GwadaYouth who run Caresse des Iles a series of musical parties and events. If you like to listen to Zouk music they host an event every Saturday in New York. You can also listen to Zouk music on one of these radios: Hits-Antilles MKM Radio RBR
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Made In Africa hosting an AFRO-CARIBBEAN FÊTE Labor day Weekend sunday 9/1
http://www.newyorkinfrench.net/events/afro-caribbean-f-te-labor-day...
Venue: Terminal 5
Date: Fri 7/16
Notes: all ages
Doors: 8:00 PM / Show: 9:00 PM
$35 advance / $40 day of show
Visit Haitian-American New Yorkers
www.actfrench.com
www.actfrench.weebly.com
Merci bien!
-Ernest
Merci!
Lien: Meetup group NOUVEL LAKAY
-Ernest
November 17-22
Casa Frela Gallery, Zinc Bar & S.O.B.’s
From November 18 - 22, a host of tastemaking venues focus their attentions on the wondrous French Caribbean islands that make up Guadeloupe, the inspiration for the 2nd Annual Destination Guadeloupe Festival.
Wednesday 18: An Wonn La (In The Circle), an exhibition of onetime political prisoner Joel Nankin's mixed-media paintings opens the Destination Guadeloupe Festival uptown at Casa Frela Gallery, one of the cultural bright spots in Harlem's Mount Morris Historic District.
Friday 20: The music portion of the festivities kicks off in two hot spots: master Gwo-ka drummer François Ladrezeau (also known for working with tenor sax titan David Murray) gets the party started at Zinc Bar, while soulful veteran Jeff Joseph hits S.O.B.'s, with the backing of Panik, a versatile Caribbean band whose skill at zouk, biguine, compas, reggae, salsa and much more promises to make them festival MVPs.
Saturday 21: The group Kriyolio debuts at Zinc Bar, offering the seamless blend of urban and island flavors that Guadeloupeans call Gwada Jazz.
Sunday 22: All of the aforementioned stars return to S.O.B.'s for the evening's sprawling MAIN EVENT, and to boost the energy level even higher, Luc Leandry, the King of Zouk, headlines along with the Divas of Zouk, Joëlle Ursull and the sultry Jocelyne Labylle, who has also taken France by storm.
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Venues: Casa Frela Gallery, Zinc Bar & S.O.B.’s
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November 14th
Joe’s Pub
11:30PM
Emeline Michel is the reigning queen of Haitian song. A captivating performer, versatile vocalist, accomplished dancer, songwriter and producer, Emeline has recorded and appeared on concert stages throughout the Caribbean, Europe, North & South America, and Africa for the past 15 years, including Joe's Pub in the Park and GlobalFEST.
Singing both in French and Haitian Creole, Emeline is a member of a new generation of Haitian musicians, beloved by Haitians for combining traditional rhythms with social, political and inspirational content. She has won numerous awards in her native country, including Haiti's Musique en Folie awards for Best Haitian Album and Best Production of the year 2000 for her last album, Cordes et Armes.
On her latest album Rasin Kreyol (Creole Roots), Emeline's compositions emphasize complex themes, conscious lyrics, and a broad array of musical styles, including the native Haitian "compas", "twoubadou" and "rara" along with contemporary Caribbean, North and South American influences. Her songs express her faith and hope that her people's roots are so strong that they will rise above the political turmoil in her country and together build a strong, peaceful and prosperous Nation of the Sun.
Show details
Venue: Joe’s Pub
Address: 425 Lafayette Street
Admission: $15
Visit: Emeline-Michel.com
Le programme a but non lucratif French Heritage Language Program (www.facecouncil.org/fhlp) propose tout specialement aux francophones des cours de francais gratuits ou a tres bas prix. Nous recherchons en ce moment des partenaires et des lieux d'accueil pour pouvoir proposer ces activites aux enfants, ados et eventuellement aux parents dans les regions de Harlem, Bronx, Brooklyn et Queens. Ecoles, associations, eglises... sont des lieux qui conviennent. Toute aide est la bienvenue ! Si vous avez des pistes, n'hesitez pas a me glisser un mot ! Grand merci a tous.
If you like Reggae, Dancehall and other Jamaican Music, don't miss "Made in Jamaica" by Jerome Laperrousaz. This film dynamite!!
More info at http://www.africanfilm.com/Made_In_Jamaica.htm.
Take care!