Creole Soul from Guadeloupe

Mother Tongues is a social enterprise working to promote multilingualism and intercultural dialogue in Ireland.Since our foundation in 2017 we have inspired many schools, libraries and community organisations to embrace multilingualism and act as catalysts for change, showing that Ireland welcomes all linguistic and cultural identities, and inspiring future generations of bilingual and multilingual children.Our goal is to inspire everyone in society to be open to linguistic and cultural diversity and value the benefits that multilingualism brings to individuals, communities and to our society as a whole. Children can reach their full potential by developing English alongside Irish and their family language, but to do so they need parents who are motivated to keep up their mother tongue, teachers who are positive about every language and a society that welcomes linguistic diversity in all its forms.This is why the projects we develop at Mother Tongues focus on children, by offering them opportunities to develop their language skills, parents, giving them the confidence to transmit their language to their children and teachers, enhancing their awareness of linguistically responsive practice. We work all over Ireland and collaborate with many organisations in the delivery of our programmes.

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Ines Khai presents an adapted performance of her latest album, Pitit a Lanmè + exclusive conversation with the artist

Singer-songwriter Ines Khai presents an adapted performance of her latest album, Pitit a Lanmè (Child of the Sea). A solo-performance created in real-time, Khai enlivens a story of crossing oceans with a guitar, dreamlike melodies and a loop pedal. She evokes the rich soundscapes of creole words and introduced a unique blend of Guadeloupean traditional music and soul-blues in her songs of the mysterious ocean, the memory of loved ancestors and her journey to freedom.With an exclusive extra!A conversation between Benjamin Girodeau, Cooperation attaché for French language at the French Embassy in Ireland and Ines Khai on Francophone identity, art and the power of music to bring people together and celebrate.Ines Khai comes from Guadeloupe, which is a group of islands of the Eastern Caribbean sea. Her language is Creole, and her songs are in Creole. They tell stories about living in exile, crossing oceans, taking new steps as well as living through the ups and downs in life. Over the years, she has collaborated with many different highly regarded musicians. Her music is deeply rooted in the rich culture and the traditions of her country. Her latest album, Pitit a Lanmè, was released in February 2020. Ines is sure to seduce her audience with her incredible vocal range, soulful voice, and unique guitar style.This event is part of the Mother Tongues Festival. Check out our rich programme of events: <a href="https://mothertonguesfestival.com/mtfest2021/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.mothertonguesfestival.com</a>This event is supported by the French Embassy in Dublin and is produced in collaboration with Five Lamps Festival.<h3>**<a href="https://mothertonguesfestival.com/festival-pack-2021/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Festival Pack</a> is our best value ticket! You will get a ticket for your event and a signed copy of <a href="https://mothertonguesfestival.com/festival-pack-2021/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Little Optimist: A Pocket full of Joy</a> by Ashwin Chacko, the creative mind behind the visuals of this year's Festival! This book is the perfect companion to your festival adventures!</h3>

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