African American Research Center, Library, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
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246 p., Discusses the development, growth and influence of Caribbean soft power in music, dance and popular song as well as the contemporary novel in the Anglophone Caribbean and the North American and European diaspora. Issues such as Black Power,migrants, feminism and party politics are discussed at some length.
[Stephanie Balmir-Villedrouin] said the site of the village is known for its historic values to Haiti "and the idea is to create another form of attraction and give a value to the visitors when they go to the destination".
Under the patronage of Jamaica's Consul General, Franz Hall, the event will feature one of Jamaica's cultural icon and accomplished cultural actress, Marguerite Newland who will share perspectives of her relationship with the late Hon. [Louise Bennett-Coverley] "Miss Lou" OJ, MBE. (1919-2006), former international cultural ambassador. Newland, communication consultant and broadcaster, has had a wide range of experience in the dramatic arts since she began performing in 1968. Her theatre profile include works with notables such as Basil Dawkins, Easton, Oliver Samuels among others.