Songs In The Shade Of The Flamboyant Tree French Creole Lullabies And Nursery Rhymes
by Chantal Grosleziat
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About This Book
This collection gathers 30 traditional lullabies and nursery rhymes from Guadeloupe, Haiti, Martinique, and Reunion. Each song appears in both French Creole and English with cultural notes explaining its origins and meaning, and the accompanying CD captures authentic performances by island musicians. Laurent Corvaisier’s colorful illustrations bring warmth to the pages, creating a celebration of how these communities pass down family traditions and values through music.
