CREOLE HEARTBEAT LAUNCHES ISSUE #3: CELEBRATING HERITAGE, MUSIC, AND COMMUNITY
Creole Heartbeat proudly announces the release of Issue #3 of its celebrated newsletter, a dynamic edition dedicated to embracing identity, honoring heritage, and showcasing the vibrant pulse of Dominican and Creole culture. Available now in print and online at www.creoleheartbeat.com, this latest issue takes readers on a powerful journey through history, music, and community achievements.
A Tribute to Heritage and Identity
At the core of this edition is a renewed call to recognize and elevate the Kalinago people – Dominica's first guardians of land and culture. The issue features extensive coverage of the inaugural Manioc Festival, held in the Kalinago Territory to coincide with World Indigenous Day. Highlights include inspiring words from Hon. Cozier Frederick, visionary leadership from Chief Anette Sanford, and a stirring call for unity and sovereign rights by Queen Mother Chief Freda Paulino Sideroff.
Icons of Music and Culture
Issue #3 shines a spotlight on Dominica's musical pioneers and cultural icons. Readers will enjoy an intimate look at Mama Creole, Ophelia, whose voice and image helped redefine Dominica's global identity; and a celebration of Midnight Groovers, marking 54 years of musical excellence from Grand Bay to the World Creole Music Festival stage. It also honors the cultural diplomacy of Mark Frampton, Dominica's Honorary Consul in Martinique, who has tirelessly built cultural bridges between Dominica and the French Antilles.
World Creole Music Festival 25th Anniversary
With October fast approaching, this issue captures the excitement of WCMF25. It features candid insights from Val "Young Bull" Cuffy on the festival's evolution, a reflective piece with pioneers Gregory Rabess and Sonia Magloire-Akpa, and the highly anticipated final artist reveal: Grammy-nominated R&B star Kehlani and Jamaican dancehall sensation Masicka set to headline the festival.
Community and Sports
Beyond culture and music, the newsletter celebrates achievements on the field. Dominica's sports enthusiasts will cheer as Dublanc Football Club clinches the 2025 DFA Premier League title, completing a historic three-peat and reinforcing community spirit.
Editor's Vision
"This issue reminds us that our heritage is not a relic but a living, breathing force," says the editorial team. "From cassava bread to cadence-lypso, from the WCMF stage to community football fields, Dominica's heartbeat is strong, resilient, and ready to share its story with the world".
Availability
Creole Heartbeat Newsletter Issue #3 is now available for readers. Copies can be accessed online at www.creoleheartbeat.com. For media inquiries, interviews, or partnership opportunities, contact creoleheartbeat@gmail.com or call 767-616-3457 / 767-317-0395.