Destination Guadeloupe festival which runs from 18 to 22 November 2009 in New York (USA) is intended to promote the French Caribbean island in the great capitals of the world. What Guadeloupe has to offer is unique on many levels, from the stimulating visual imagery that animates the paintings of Joel Nankin to the culinary mastery of visiting chef Georges Césarin. These bastions of the island’s creativity will serve as two companion pieces to high-powered music ensembles that spotlight many hypnotically indigenous styles, among them Gwo-ka drumming, Jazz Gwada and lilting Zouk; these are key among the earthy, modern sounds that supplanted an earlier, pre-millennial Guadeloupe-New York sensation, the once-influential dance style called biguine.

The program of 2009 Destination Guadeloupe festival concerts in New-York

Friday 20 november 2009 in Zinc Bar
  François Ladrezo

Saturday 21 november 2009 in Zinc Bar
  Kriyolio

Sunday 22 november 2009 in Sob’s
  Kriyolio
  Pa-Nik’
  Jeff Joseph
  Luc Leandry
  Joëlle Ursull
  Jocelyne Labylle
  François Ladrezo

From Wednesday, November 18th to Sunday, November 22nd, you’ll be able to attend an exposition by Joël Nankin “An Wonn La” wich means “in the circle” at La Casa Frela Gallery.

Selection of music videos of artists scheduled at 2009 Destination Guadeloupe festival in New-York

  Jeff Joseph “One Two Three”

  Jocelyne Labylle “Laisse parler les gens”

Poster of 2009 Destination Guadeloupe festival in New-York