, born July 28, 1975 in the Central African Republic, is a specialist in the analysis of African theater. He studied at the University of Yaoundé, Cameroon, after attending the Lycée de Bimbo (in the Central African Republic).
He has presented several papers, including two at international colloquia: in February 2010 at the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières and at the Université 8 mai 1945 de Guelma in Algeria in November 2012.
He took part in a conference in Abidjan on “Comédie dans le théâtre centrafricain: combat pour la survie d’un art ou moyen de subsistance”. This was a meeting as part of MASA (Marché des Arts et Spectacles Africains) held at the Centre Culturel Français d’Abidjan from March 6 to 7, 2014.
He defended his thesis on May 23, 2014. The title of his doctoral research is “Le théâtre d’intervention en milieu urbain en Centrafrique: rapports aux réalités quotidiennes et aux valeurs culturelles locales”, under the supervision of Professor Liviu Dospinescu.
Jean Jean Roosevelt is a Haitian songwriter, composer, performer, guitarist and percussionist originally from Grand-Anse, in southwest Haiti, and now based in Montreal.
Raised by two artist parents as the youngest of six children, Roosevelt was introduced to the basics of music from an early age. According to family legend, he was born while his mother was directing a choir.
At university, Roosevelt majored in art history, and incorporates his deep knowledge of history and passion for social and environmental justice into his lyrics. These lyrics cover subjects as varied as love, gender equality, environmental preservation, respect for minority rights and the protection of children. The sounds of her tracks draw on the island’s multi-ethnic influences, including a rich blend of Haitian rhythms.
Jayleen McCarty is a talented Caribbean artist from Saint-Martin/Sint Maarten. She began her musical journey at an early age, singing in choirs and performing alongside local artists at various cultural events. Over the years, Jayleen has participated in numerous musical projects and collaborations, showcasing her versatile talent.
Jayleen is known for her soulful vocals and expressive songs, blending elements of R&B and soul. Her music often reflects her personal experiences and emotions, resonating with listeners around the world. Among her popular songs are “Overdosed”, “Just a little lost” and “With You”.
A sociologist, Jean-Claude Icart has long worked in community action, adult education, international cooperation and university research.
He has also conducted studies for various institutions (UQAM, OECD, the Government of the Republic of Haiti, the Canadian Foundation for Latin America, the Canadian Research Training Program for Development in Africa, etc.) and presented numerous papers at colloquia and public conferences organized by various associations.
He has been a lecturer and associate professor in the Department of Sociology at the Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM). As a research professional, he was coordinator of the International Observatory on Racism and Discrimination, a program of the Research Chair on Immigration, Ethnicity and Citizenship (CRIEC), from 2001 to 2011.
His main publications focus on immigration and refugee issues, intercultural relations, racism, international development and human rights.
Since 2011, he has been working as an independent researcher, as well as training and writing.
Aziz Daouni, artist, composer and lecturer, is a native of Casablanca. After working for several years in the telecommunications sector in Morocco, he immigrated to Canada, and more specifically to Quebec, where he obtained a Bachelor’s degree in artistic and cultural management from the Université du Québec à Montréal.
He was able to form his own music group, Osmose, made up of professional musicians from different cultural backgrounds, and has toured in many parts of Canada and around the world…
As a professional musician, Aziz has forged many artistic partnerships. He has given lectures on Arabic music and the oud instrument in public libraries and municipalities in Montreal and other cities.
Jean Yves Métellus was born in Haiti. After studying visual arts, he taught literature and art. He then left his country, disrupted by a socio-political crisis, to settle in the United States. A few years of cultural wandering followed, marked by two contributions to collective collections, a few scattered exhibitions and his appearance in the Anthology of Haitian Painting of the Diaspora.
He then settled in Montreal. Very active in the milieu, he then exercised his talent in a variety of ways: radio, stage, song, film, criticism, etc. Jean Yves Métellus has published four books of poetry and participated in a dozen collective publications. Some of his poems have also appeared in Possibles magazine. He is currently studying creative writing at UQAM.
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