This publication is centered around what Cuban historical novelist, critical essayist, and short story writer Antonio Benítez-Rojo once termed the ‘supersyncretic’ culture of the Caribbean - a rich tapestry of ever-evolving interwoven traditions and expressions. Although syncretism emerges from the violent colonial histories and uprootedness of the Caribbean, each island-nation conjures different ways of expressing, coping, managing, and healing the fractures of conquest. Nonetheless, there still is a Pan-Caribbean identity that is perpetually evolving. This leads us to ask what defines the ‘Neo-Carib’? What does our cultural identity look like today and where is it going? Cover: Bony RamirezFirst edition of 1000 copies, softcover Featuring: Amara King, Dr. Ashley James, Bony Ramirez, Cédrine Scheidig, Devin Osorio, Djali Brown-Cepeda, Frédéric Georges, Eliazar Ortiz, Janice Reid, Jard Lerebours, Julianny Ariza Vólquez, Karla Claudio, Louisa Marajo, Mackenzie Erica Luke, Dr. Margarita Lila Rosa, Milo Matthieu, Rachel Scott, Ricardo Ariel Toribio, Simon Benjamin, Suzanna Missenberger, Terrell Villiers, Torrijo Galeano, Vanessa Selk, Zulile Blinker. Key sponsors of this book include: For Freedoms, Suzie Wong Presents, Toute Monde Foundation, NYU Center for Latin American & Caribbean Studies (CLACS), and Crucian Gold.
