Nous.
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We are the New Orleans Foundation for Francophone Cultures. On adore créer et on le fait avec style. Come say bonjour in the Vieux Carré.
Bonjour tout le monde, as our city thaws out, you won’t want to miss Pattern Recognition: Recognizing Ourselves and Others Inside the Indigenous Community, taking place January 28 at 6:30-8:30 at Dillard University (Professional Schools & Sciences Building, room 131).
January 23, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Bonjour tout le monde, as our city thaws out, you won’t want to miss Pattern Recognition: Recognizing Ourselves and Others Inside the Indigenous Community, taking place January 28 at 6:30-8:30 at Dillard University (Professional Schools & Sciences Building, room 131).
This event is free and open to the public, but registration is required: www.instagram.com/p/DEx_s31xxj...
January 14, 2025 at 9:38 PM
This event is free and open to the public, but registration is required: www.instagram.com/p/DEx_s31xxj...
Join us in celebrating Benjamin Barson's new book, Brassroots Democracy: Maroon Ecologies and the Jazz Commons at the BK House. The evening will blend music and conversation exploring the legacies of Haitian music, language, and politics in New Orleans with Creole music by Leyla McCalla and Sunpie.
January 14, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Join us in celebrating Benjamin Barson's new book, Brassroots Democracy: Maroon Ecologies and the Jazz Commons at the BK House. The evening will blend music and conversation exploring the legacies of Haitian music, language, and politics in New Orleans with Creole music by Leyla McCalla and Sunpie.
January 10, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Félicitations à notre cofondateur Scott Tilton, roi de la parade de Jeanne d’Arc, qui ouvre chaque année la saison du carnaval !
January 8, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Félicitations à notre cofondateur Scott Tilton, roi de la parade de Jeanne d’Arc, qui ouvre chaque année la saison du carnaval !
December 31, 2024 at 10:04 PM
Un grand ciel bleu et du jazz commencent les fêtes à la Nouvelle-Orléans
#nolasky #livemusic #neworleans
#nolasky #livemusic #neworleans
December 19, 2024 at 7:57 PM
Un grand ciel bleu et du jazz commencent les fêtes à la Nouvelle-Orléans
#nolasky #livemusic #neworleans
#nolasky #livemusic #neworleans
Gratte-ciels perdus dans la brume. Un regard dans le passé.
Skyscrapers covered by the fog. A look back in time.
#nolasky #photography #NewOrleans
Skyscrapers covered by the fog. A look back in time.
#nolasky #photography #NewOrleans
December 17, 2024 at 9:54 PM
Gratte-ciels perdus dans la brume. Un regard dans le passé.
Skyscrapers covered by the fog. A look back in time.
#nolasky #photography #NewOrleans
Skyscrapers covered by the fog. A look back in time.
#nolasky #photography #NewOrleans
Rois & Reines (& Jeanne d’Arc). Hier soir, notre cofondateur Scott Tilton a été couronné roi du Krewe de Jeanne d’Arc. Chaque année, l’épiphanie (6 janvier) marque le début de la saison du carnaval et le Krewe de Jeanne d’Arc ouvre les festivités avec une somptueuse parade à travers le Vieux Carré.
December 10, 2024 at 7:43 PM
Rois & Reines (& Jeanne d’Arc). Hier soir, notre cofondateur Scott Tilton a été couronné roi du Krewe de Jeanne d’Arc. Chaque année, l’épiphanie (6 janvier) marque le début de la saison du carnaval et le Krewe de Jeanne d’Arc ouvre les festivités avec une somptueuse parade à travers le Vieux Carré.
Kings & Queens (& Joan of Arc). Last night, our cofounder Scott Tilton was crowned King of the Krewe de Jeanne d’Arc. Each year, Twelfth Night (January 6) marks the beginning of Mardi Gras season and the Krewe of Jeanne d’Arc opens the season in style with a sumptuous parade in the Vieux Carré.
December 10, 2024 at 7:43 PM
Kings & Queens (& Joan of Arc). Last night, our cofounder Scott Tilton was crowned King of the Krewe de Jeanne d’Arc. Each year, Twelfth Night (January 6) marks the beginning of Mardi Gras season and the Krewe of Jeanne d’Arc opens the season in style with a sumptuous parade in the Vieux Carré.
Nous avons eu l’honneur de poursuivre nos recherches à la Bibliothèque du Congrès dans le cadre de notre projet Musique(s). Avec le soutien du American Folklife Center, nous avons pu consulter de nombreuses archives, notamment les enregistrements effectués par John Lomax dans les années 1930.
December 6, 2024 at 4:36 PM
Nous avons eu l’honneur de poursuivre nos recherches à la Bibliothèque du Congrès dans le cadre de notre projet Musique(s). Avec le soutien du American Folklife Center, nous avons pu consulter de nombreuses archives, notamment les enregistrements effectués par John Lomax dans les années 1930.
We had the honor to conduct research at the Library of Congress for our Musique(s) project. With the support of the American Folklife Center, we went through numerous archives, including amazing recordings conducted by John Lomax in the 1930s. See y’all this spring for the release of Musique(s).
December 6, 2024 at 4:36 PM
We had the honor to conduct research at the Library of Congress for our Musique(s) project. With the support of the American Folklife Center, we went through numerous archives, including amazing recordings conducted by John Lomax in the 1930s. See y’all this spring for the release of Musique(s).
Really interesting to see the mix of LC and English, and how English seems to be used for humorous effects in the song. Also, shout out to Patoutville and Jeanerette. (English translation below)
December 5, 2024 at 4:06 PM
Really interesting to see the mix of LC and English, and how English seems to be used for humorous effects in the song. Also, shout out to Patoutville and Jeanerette. (English translation below)
Bonjour DC! Our team is at the Library of Congress doing research for our project on Louisiana music. Check out this blues song, ‘Un té pas gain de l’air’, recorded in 1934 by John Lomax and sung by Edier Segura in Louisiana Creole (Kouri-vini).
#nolasky #languages #creole
#nolasky #languages #creole
December 5, 2024 at 4:06 PM
Bonjour DC! Our team is at the Library of Congress doing research for our project on Louisiana music. Check out this blues song, ‘Un té pas gain de l’air’, recorded in 1934 by John Lomax and sung by Edier Segura in Louisiana Creole (Kouri-vini).
#nolasky #languages #creole
#nolasky #languages #creole
We have a lot to give thanks for here at Nous, including to the amazingly talented Chasah & Charliese West, our 2023 Le Lab laureates. We co-produced Héritage, in English & Louisiana Creole, last year, and it was recently featured at the Festival International du Film Panafricain de Cannes. Bravo !
November 26, 2024 at 4:59 PM
We have a lot to give thanks for here at Nous, including to the amazingly talented Chasah & Charliese West, our 2023 Le Lab laureates. We co-produced Héritage, in English & Louisiana Creole, last year, and it was recently featured at the Festival International du Film Panafricain de Cannes. Bravo !
La Nouvelle-Orléans est une ville qui apprécie l'imperfection mais comprend la beauté 🧚♂️
New Orleans is a city that appreciates imperfection but understands beauty 🫶
#nolasky #photography
New Orleans is a city that appreciates imperfection but understands beauty 🫶
#nolasky #photography
November 21, 2024 at 10:02 PM
La Nouvelle-Orléans est une ville qui apprécie l'imperfection mais comprend la beauté 🧚♂️
New Orleans is a city that appreciates imperfection but understands beauty 🫶
#nolasky #photography
New Orleans is a city that appreciates imperfection but understands beauty 🫶
#nolasky #photography
#TBT to our Haiti-Louisiana: Tides of Freedom exhibit (co-curated with Max Jean-Louis). Bringing together 20 Louisiana & Haitian artists, the exhibit opened at our cultural center in the French Quarter and then was displayed at the United Nations in NYC.
Poster ft artwork by Patricia Brintle 🇭🇹
Poster ft artwork by Patricia Brintle 🇭🇹
November 21, 2024 at 2:15 PM
#TBT to our Haiti-Louisiana: Tides of Freedom exhibit (co-curated with Max Jean-Louis). Bringing together 20 Louisiana & Haitian artists, the exhibit opened at our cultural center in the French Quarter and then was displayed at the United Nations in NYC.
Poster ft artwork by Patricia Brintle 🇭🇹
Poster ft artwork by Patricia Brintle 🇭🇹
Louisiana French and Creole have been spoken for over 300 years. Connecting to our region’s shared history, culture, and addressing its present challenges requires a concerted reinvestment in transmitting these languages for a new generation. Here’s an overview of why it’s important:
November 20, 2024 at 7:38 PM
Louisiana French and Creole have been spoken for over 300 years. Connecting to our region’s shared history, culture, and addressing its present challenges requires a concerted reinvestment in transmitting these languages for a new generation. Here’s an overview of why it’s important:
This past Tuesday, we had the honor of being a part of the Champs Elysées Film Festival’s US Tour where we were thrilled to have shared such diverse French cinema such as Sirènes and Habibi. Huge thanks to everyone who joined us for this special evening — we love (and share) your love for cinema!
November 18, 2024 at 8:27 PM
This past Tuesday, we had the honor of being a part of the Champs Elysées Film Festival’s US Tour where we were thrilled to have shared such diverse French cinema such as Sirènes and Habibi. Huge thanks to everyone who joined us for this special evening — we love (and share) your love for cinema!
Retour sur le concert incroyable Sweet Crude et Lost Bayou Ramblers avec l’Orchestre philharmonique de Louisiane. Nous avons été ravis d’être partenaire de ce concert mettant à l’honneur la musique francophone de Louisiane !
#NewOrleans #Music #French
#NewOrleans #Music #French
November 13, 2024 at 6:00 PM
Retour sur le concert incroyable Sweet Crude et Lost Bayou Ramblers avec l’Orchestre philharmonique de Louisiane. Nous avons été ravis d’être partenaire de ce concert mettant à l’honneur la musique francophone de Louisiane !
#NewOrleans #Music #French
#NewOrleans #Music #French
In the early 1800s, the Café des Éxilés (Exiles’ cafe) in New Orleans brought together émigrés from France and the Caribbean who met for coffee and gossip. Happy to keep that tradition alive on 🦋 with fellow former #nolatwitter.
Photo: Louisiana Anthology
Photo: Louisiana Anthology
November 13, 2024 at 5:49 PM
In the early 1800s, the Café des Éxilés (Exiles’ cafe) in New Orleans brought together émigrés from France and the Caribbean who met for coffee and gossip. Happy to keep that tradition alive on 🦋 with fellow former #nolatwitter.
Photo: Louisiana Anthology
Photo: Louisiana Anthology