Grupo Vocal Desandann to play last concert in Toronto this Wednesday July 17t...

This is Buena Vista Social Club, the vocal version. Their music is a latin, french, creole, haitian-cuban derivation. This 10-member vocal group has for the last 13 years developed a 50 song catelogue whose...

Happy Peppercorn Day!

While many are celebrating St. George’s Day or perhaps sending flowers for Administrative Professionals Day, Bermudans are celebrating Peppercorn Day!  Peppercorn Day is celebrated on April 23rd every year...

Jambalya

"Creole Jambalaya originates from the French Quarter of New Orleans, in the original European city sector. It was an attempt by the Spanish to make Paella in the New World, where saffron was not as readily...

Colombian Creole: Not Dead Yet

At risk of stepping on denseatoms' toes (sorry, 'atoms!), I thought I'd  share this story I found, about the only known Spanish-based creole language in existence: Palanquero."On the surface, it resembles any...