Music as Resistance

Throughout history, French Caribbean music resisted domination:

During Slavery: Drums communicated revolution plans Post-Emancipation: Bèlè and gwo ka maintained African memory Departmentalization Era: Zouk asserted Caribbean modernity Today: Creole rap challenges linguistic hierarchy

"Every time we sing in Creole, we resist," declares singer Princess Lover. "Every traditional rhythm we maintain is victory. Every new sound we create proves we're not museum pieces but living culture."