Comments on: ‘Harlem in Montmartre’ retraces musical history of African-Americans in Paris http://urbantravelgirl.com/2009/08/27/%e2%80%98harlem-in-montmartre%e2%80%99-retraces-musical-history-of-african-americans-in-paris/ thoughts on black women living globally through international travel Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:05:33 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: urbantravelgirl http://urbantravelgirl.com/2009/08/27/%e2%80%98harlem-in-montmartre%e2%80%99-retraces-musical-history-of-african-americans-in-paris/comment-page-1/#comment-170 urbantravelgirl Mon, 31 Aug 2009 03:58:01 +0000 http://urbantravelgirl.com/?p=364#comment-170 Bonsoir, Pat -- MERCI BEAUCOUP for visiting! And while I usually write about international travel issues for black women, my Caucasian sisters are MORE than welcome to jump in! :-) Wasn't "Harlem in Montmartre" the best? I know there's not much jazz IN Montmartre anymore, but the sound and sensibility still permeates the city. The documentary reminded me (as if I needed it) why I love Paris and France -- not just for the historical freedom it afforded black folks, but its enduring sense of creative reinvention. I've been trying to get my dad, a fabulous gospel pianist who loves all genres of music, to join us on a trip to Paris for years. But since he also loved "Harlem in Montmartre," we're hoping it'll inspire him to travel with us next time. He'd be as wild about Paris after a jazz-infused visit as I am! Take care, Maureen Bonsoir, Pat — MERCI BEAUCOUP for visiting! And while I usually write about international travel issues for black women, my Caucasian sisters are MORE than welcome to jump in! :-)

Wasn’t “Harlem in Montmartre” the best? I know there’s not much jazz IN Montmartre anymore, but the sound and sensibility still permeates the city. The documentary reminded me (as if I needed it) why I love Paris and France — not just for the historical freedom it afforded black folks, but its enduring sense of creative reinvention.

I’ve been trying to get my dad, a fabulous gospel pianist who loves all genres of music, to join us on a trip to Paris for years. But since he also loved “Harlem in Montmartre,” we’re hoping it’ll inspire him to travel with us next time. He’d be as wild about Paris after a jazz-infused visit as I am!

Take care,
Maureen

]]> By: pat http://urbantravelgirl.com/2009/08/27/%e2%80%98harlem-in-montmartre%e2%80%99-retraces-musical-history-of-african-americans-in-paris/comment-page-1/#comment-169 pat Sun, 30 Aug 2009 23:40:23 +0000 http://urbantravelgirl.com/?p=364#comment-169 i love montmarte and i love jazz. what a great program Harlem in Montmarte. i'm caucasian. my next trip to paris i will have a new interest to focus on. now i love your website thanks pat i love montmarte and i love jazz. what a great program Harlem in Montmarte. i’m caucasian. my next trip to paris i will have a new interest to focus on. now i love your website thanks pat

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