Arts and Expression

Literary Traditions

Diverse Voices: - France: Philosophical tradition (Sartre, de Beauvoir) - Africa: Oral traditions and modern literature (Senghor, Mariama Bâ) - Caribbean: Créolité movement (Chamoiseau, Glissant) - Quebec: Distinct literary identity (Michel Tremblay) - Lebanon: Multilingual literature (Amin Maalouf)

Music and Rhythm

Musical Landscapes: - France: Chanson française, electronic music - Congo: Rumba, soukous - Haiti: Kompa, rara - Mali: Desert blues (Tinariwen) - Quebec: Folk traditions, modern pop - Maghreb: Raï, chaabi

Visual Arts

Artistic Expressions: - Traditional crafts valued differently - Contemporary art scenes thriving - Street art and graffiti culture - Digital art growing everywhere