Sybil Kein
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Sybil Kein is a Louisiana Creole
poet
, playwright
, scholar, and musician
.
Dr. Provost largely created the field of Creole Studies through her early publications and presentations. A protégé of Robert Hayden
, her poetry is housed in the National Archives, Library of Congress.
Kein is a contralto who sings with distincts incantations; destroying racial exclusiveness.
In 1981 Dr. Provost published Gombo People, a volume of poetry representing the first contribution to American letters of original literature in the Louisiana Creole language.
She is also the recipient of a Hopwood Award
.
Dr. Provost has been named "Chercheur Associe" of the Sorbonne
in Paris, France for her work in Creole culture; and distinguished "Professeur Émérite" of The University of Michigan
.
Her recent works include Delta Dancer, Serenade Creole, Creole Journal, Creole: The History and Legacy of Louisiana‘s Free People of Color, An American South, Creole Ballads, Zydeco, Maw-Maw’s Creole Lullaby and Other Songs for Children, Creole Classique, Love is Forever: Songs of Romantic New Orleans, Gombo People and Gardenias y Rosas: Canciones Romanticas (a musical companion to Gumbo People).
Dr. Provost now resides in Natchitoches, Louisiana
.
Louisiana Creole
Louisiana Creole can refer to:* Louisiana Creole people* Louisiana Creole French language* Louisiana Creole cuisine...
poet
Poet
A poet is a person who writes poetry. A poet's work can be literal, meaning that his work is derived from a specific event, or metaphorical, meaning that his work can take on many meanings and forms. Poets have existed since antiquity, in nearly all languages, and have produced works that vary...
, playwright
Playwright
A playwright, also called a dramatist, is a person who writes plays.The term is not a variant spelling of "playwrite", but something quite distinct: the word wright is an archaic English term for a craftsman or builder...
, scholar, and musician
Musician
A musician is an artist who plays a musical instrument. It may or may not be the person's profession. Musicians can be classified by their roles in performing music and writing music.Also....* A person who makes music a profession....
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Dr. Provost largely created the field of Creole Studies through her early publications and presentations. A protégé of Robert Hayden
Robert Hayden
Robert Hayden was an American poet, essayist, educator. He was appointed Consultant in Poetry to the Library of Congress in 1976.-Biography:...
, her poetry is housed in the National Archives, Library of Congress.
Kein is a contralto who sings with distincts incantations; destroying racial exclusiveness.
In 1981 Dr. Provost published Gombo People, a volume of poetry representing the first contribution to American letters of original literature in the Louisiana Creole language.
She is also the recipient of a Hopwood Award
Hopwood Award
The Hopwood Awards are a major scholarship program at the University of Michigan, founded by Avery Hopwood.Under the terms of the will of Avery Hopwood, a prominent American dramatist and member of the Class of 1905 of The University of Michigan, one-fifth of Mr. Hopwood's estate was given to the...
.
Dr. Provost has been named "Chercheur Associe" of the Sorbonne
Sorbonne
The Sorbonne is an edifice of the Latin Quarter, in Paris, France, which has been the historical house of the former University of Paris...
in Paris, France for her work in Creole culture; and distinguished "Professeur Émérite" of The University of Michigan
University of Michigan
The University of Michigan is a public research university located in Ann Arbor, Michigan in the United States. It is the state's oldest university and the flagship campus of the University of Michigan...
.
Her recent works include Delta Dancer, Serenade Creole, Creole Journal, Creole: The History and Legacy of Louisiana‘s Free People of Color, An American South, Creole Ballads, Zydeco, Maw-Maw’s Creole Lullaby and Other Songs for Children, Creole Classique, Love is Forever: Songs of Romantic New Orleans, Gombo People and Gardenias y Rosas: Canciones Romanticas (a musical companion to Gumbo People).
Dr. Provost now resides in Natchitoches, Louisiana
Natchitoches, Louisiana
Natchitoches is a city in and the parish seat of Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, United States. Established in 1714 by Louis Juchereau de St. Denis as part of French Louisiana, the community was named after the Natchitoches Indian tribe. The City of Natchitoches was first incorporated on February...
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