WXPN Presents "NOU LA - Part 3"

As part of Kanaval: Haitian Rhythms and the Music of New Orleans, public radio station WXPN, in partnership with Ming Media, presents part 2 of a three part series, Nou La (We Are Here), a three-part cinematic experience celebrating the vibrant legacy of Haitian Americans in the city of Brotherly and Sisterly Love. The videos follow the journey of creative Haitians living in Philadelphia, who are artists, culinarians, and cultural workers. Directed by Romel Jean-Pierre, Nou La vividly illustrates how the culture of Haiti thrives through their crafts and lives.

Part Three includes interviews with chefs in Philadelphia who present Haitian cuisine, including Chef Ruben Alexis @thatpikilizjawn, Chef Chris Paul of LakayPHL, and Dr. Rhoda Moise.

Part One includes interviews with singer-songwriter Nathalie "Thalie" Cerin, rapper/singer Aime, and evangelical singer Rebecca. You can watch it here: https://youtu.be/kFlc-ZTgLAE

Part two features interviews with artist and yoga instructor Jean Jacques, photographer Naomieh, and visual artist Claus Gabriel. Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XSwTtLQv98

About Kanaval: Haitian Rhythms and the Music of New Orleans
https://xpnkanaval.org/
Kanaval: Haitian Rhythms and the Music of New Orleans is a year-long multimedia project produced by WXPN that explores and celebrates the influences of Haiti on New Orleans’ famed music, culture and community. Much of what distinguishes New Orleans today from other American cities can be traced back to deep French and African influences from the Caribbean Island now called Haiti. NOLA’s Haitian cultural influence began two hundred years ago when 10,000 free and enslaved people fled the uprising in the French colony of Saint Domingue. The city’s multi-cultural DNA is what has made New Orleans famous and is reflected in the food, architecture, art, and most notably, its music. The multimedia project explores the continuing impact of this Caribbean island nation on the Crescent City.

Listen to a two hour documentary hosted by Haitian-American and New Orleans based artist and musician, Leyla McCalla, a founding member of Our Native Daughters & alumna of the GRAMMY award-winning Carolina Chocolate Drops. Leyla’s work unearthing history and musical tradition, combined with her knowledge of cultural hybridization and her own identity as a Haitian-American have given her a unique voice and perspective. Her music reflects her eclectic and diverse life experiences, projecting respect for eloquent simplicity that is rarely achieved. Listen to the documentary here: https://xpnkanaval.org/doc/

About Nou La: Nou La is a short film series celebrating Haitian Americans in Philadelphia featuring the director Romel Jean-Pierre and produced by MING Media.

Nou La was part of the City of Philadelphia’s Office of Immigrant Affairs month-long series of events in honor of national Immigrant Month 2021 and its theme Celebrate Resilience.

Nou La was made possible with a grant from the Wyncote Foundation.

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