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Greetings From Gwada: Touring Guadeloupe with Willy Monfret

Words by Jesse Serwer— Visiting Guadeloupe and Martinique from the United States just got a whole lot easier. American Airlines introduced weekly direct flights to the French departments from Miami in Ap... Read More...

Impressions: Images From Dominica’s World Creole Music Festival

Words by Jesse Serwer, Photos by Martei Korley— The World Creole Music Festival is an international showcase for the homegrown music genres of the Creole-speaking world, and one of the most unique music ... Read More...

Throwback Thursdays: Kassav’s “Zouk la Sé Sél Médikaman Nou Ni”

Words by Scott Brown— A sacred set of Caribbean songs have made it into the canon of Miami party music. Songs like "Get Involved," from the Bahamas' Dr. Off, and an assortment of dancehall hits, like Red... Read More...

Le Quartier Français: Gwada Ragga and Roots

Words by Erin MacLeod— Want a new year’s resolution? How about expanding your musical horizons, and your definition of Caribbean music? The French Caribbean has a heck of a lot to offer—not just zouk... Read More...

Toppa Top 10: The Best Caribbean Albums of 2011

Words by Jesse Serwer and Martei Korley Now that Christmas is over and 2012 is nearly upon us, we've finally gotten around to taking stock of all that's happened this year. For the rest of this week an... Read More...

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