Here we had a conversation with the Parisian middle schoolers. They were mostly first and second-generation immigrants from Northern Africa and spoke fluent French. When we asked them what music they listened to they replied with many American artists ...
Miser Maqx invited the group to this club. The venue was surrounded by places that in the 1920\'s had been jazz clubs. Inside the atmosphere was welcoming. There were mostly young people of all races dancing and drinking. They were listening to a DJ fro...
This community center served the 18th district particularly the immigrant community. The director shared many stories of abuse and neglect from the city of Paris towards the mostly north African immigrants. The community center offered childcare to wom...
This is the location for the offices of Respect Magazine. This magazine deals specifically with the political and cultural issues of the Parisian suburbs. They cover events and news of the Suburbs and also movie, music and book reviews. However, they e...
Seine St. Denis is a banlieue of Paris, located to the north-east of Paris. To those that live in it, however, it is called simply “the 9-3”, le neuf-trois, as the area is designated Department of France number ninety-three. It is the department wi...
Gospel Dream performed at the American Cathedral in the chic 8th arrondissement of Paris, one of their well-attended regular concerts. The Assistant Organist and Choirmaster at the cathedral, William Buthod, observed that Gospel is "hugely popular" in ...
Outside of the Pigalle metro, a troupe of three break dancers take turns showing off their moves to a crowd. A stereo with a heavy bass thumps thumps out a beat as the dancers flip, jump, and move to the rhythm, showing off their agility. One of the me...
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