Keri ChrystMar 181 minCelebrating 10 years with Cameroon!Cooped up with Covid — the perfect time to update the Cameroon Chronicles Section of the Blog. It's been almost exactly 10 years since we...
Keri ChrystAug 31, 20211 minBack in the Saddle — ready for the road!Yowza! Now that I've finally made it back to the studio and the stage, I am SO ready to make mo' bettah music AND HOW! Sweet System — le...
Keri ChrystJun 22, 20211 minCultural Diplomat? So they say...New Page — all the programs! I'm extremely excited to have figured out a simple-yet-thorough way to tell you all more about my various...
Keri ChrystMay 26, 20214 minFLASHBACK: Swaziland Chronicles - Day 3 - Afternoon Jam/RehearsalAfter lunch, we're scheduled to work with Bholoja's band in preparation for a public concert the following evening in Swaziland's premier...
Keri ChrystApr 28, 20213 minFlashback: Swaziland Chronicles - Day 3 - Morning WorkshopSharing musicianship skills with young Swazi talent! Originally posted: 10 October, 2011 Up and At 'Em Thankfully, the Embassy folk are...
Keri ChrystMar 4, 20123 minFlashback: Cameroon Chronicles - Day 8 - Douala - University Concert & Heading back home...Originally posted 5 Mar 2012 11am concert scheduled at the local public university. After last night's triumph, I'm nearly tempted to...
Keri ChrystMar 3, 20123 minFlashback: Cameroon Chronicles - Day 7 (yes, 7!) - Douala - R&R and Grilled fishOriginally Posted by Keri Chryst on March 4, 2012 at 10:25 AM Sleeping in!! What a luxury after this hectic week of bouncing around the...
Keri ChrystMar 2, 20125 minFLASHBACK: Cameroon Chronicles - Day 6 - Douala - French Institute - Rockin' the House!!Originally Posted by Keri Chryst on March 3, 2012 at 9:45 AM We show up at the venue dressed to kill and are pleased to be greeted by the...
Keri ChrystMar 2, 20124 minFlashback: Cameroon Chronicles - Day 6 - Morning Nostalgie Radio & Bantu/Kundé RehearsalOriginally posted 3 March 2012 Why do these radio programs start so early!? Sigh... Thanks to our friend Lydia Hall from Comoros, I've...
Keri ChrystMar 1, 20125 minFlashback: Cameroon Chronicles - Day 5 -Entrepreneurship Workshop, Travel, and a late night TV Originally Posted by Keri Chryst on March 2, 2012 at 6:10 AM 10 o'clock start for the workshop with local musicians at the Alliance...
Keri ChrystFeb 29, 20124 minFlashback: Cameroon Chronicles - Day 4 - Travel to Bamenda & French Institute ConcertOriginally Posted by Keri Chryst on March 1, 2012 at 11:25 AM The early bird gets to Bamenda in time for the concert... Our generous...
Keri ChrystFeb 28, 20124 minFLASHBACK: Cameroon Chronicles - Day 3 - Yaounde - Radio, Kids Concert & MasterclassOriginally Posted by Keri Chryst on February 29, 2012 at 6:25 AM Happy Leap Day! I figure since the 29th only happens once every 4...
Keri ChrystFeb 27, 20125 minFLASHBACK: Cameroon Chronicles - Day 2 - Yaounde - Rehearsal & Ambassador's ConcertThankfully the schedule's light today AND coffee is readily available ;-) We start off with a short trip to the Embassy - looks pretty...
Keri ChrystFeb 26, 20122 minFlashback: Cameroon Chronicles - Day 1 - Travel - YaoundeOriginally Posted by Keri Chryst on February 27, 2012 at 10:55 AM Charles de Gualle airport, once again. About to board, and my boarding...
Keri ChrystFeb 2, 20123 minFlashback: Togo Chronicles - Day 4 - Lome - University visit & Campfire sing-a-longOriginally Posted by Keri Chryst on February 3, 2012 at 1:55 PM After a bit of hemming and hawing over departure times, I decide to head...
Keri ChrystFeb 1, 20124 minFlashback: Togo Chronicles - Day 3 - Atakpame - Shopping, Girls Empowerment & More DagbenevaOriginally Posted by Keri Chryst on February 2, 2012 at 4:25 PM Earlyish rise - but not to rushed. We have a little time to swing by...
Keri ChrystJan 30, 20125 minFlashback : Togo Chronicles - Day 2 - Dagbeneva, Dance & ConcertWhat a day! Up at 7 - surprisingly before my alarm. Quick, slightly overpriced hotel breakfast, then a stop at the Embassy where a...
Keri ChrystOct 5, 20112 minFlashback : Swaziland Chronicles - Day 2 - Workshops - Musicians & KidsWe're scheduled to meet with some local musicians for a program hosted by Stanley Dlamini of the Swaziland National Arts Council (SNAC)....
Keri ChrystOct 4, 20112 minFlashback : Swaziland Chronicles - Day 1 - TravelSwaziland Chronicles - Day 1 - Travel Smooth sailing from Paris to Johannesburg on the double-decker Air France Air Bus 380 - packed to...