{"id":344358,"date":"2025-07-06T15:11:55","date_gmt":"2025-07-06T19:11:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/?p=344358"},"modified":"2025-07-06T16:47:25","modified_gmt":"2025-07-06T20:47:25","slug":"former-world-creole-music-festival-executive-director-jeffrey-brisbane-remembered-for-his-dedication-to-creole-culture-and-music","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/death\/former-world-creole-music-festival-executive-director-jeffrey-brisbane-remembered-for-his-dedication-to-creole-culture-and-music\/","title":{"rendered":"Former World Creole Music Festival Executive Director, Jeffrey Brisbane, remembered for his dedication to Creole culture and music"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<figure id=\"attachment_344360\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-344360\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-344360\" src=\"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Jeffrey-Brisbane-642x424.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"423\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Jeffrey-Brisbane-642x424.jpg 642w, https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Jeffrey-Brisbane-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Jeffrey-Brisbane-640x422.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Jeffrey-Brisbane.jpg 673w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-344360\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Jeffrey Brisbane in Florida where resided. Facebook photo.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Musical icon Gordon Henderson has paid tribute to Jeffrey Brisbane, a former Executive Director of the World Creole Music Festival (WCMF), who passed away on Saturday July 5, 2025, just one day after the festival\u2019s 25th anniversary celebrations, a poignant reminder of the important role he played in shaping one of the region\u2019s more popular music festivals.<\/p>\n<p>Brisbane took up the mantle of Executive Director following the passing of another festival stalwart, Eddie Toulon. Under his leadership, the WCMF expanded its cultural reach, reinforcing its reputation as a unifying celebration of Creole heritage across music, language, cuisine, and tradition.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Jeffrey understood the profound importance of bringing the global Creole community together, not just through music, but through shared language, cuisine, and cultural attire,&#8221; fellow Dominican and musical ambassador. Gordon Henderson, wrote in a Facebook post. &#8220;His efforts helped strengthen bonds across Creole islands and nations, enriching our collective heritage.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Henderson shared memories of working closely with Brisbane during his time with the Dominica Festivals Committee (DFC). Although Henderson had stepped away from the organization during Brisbane\u2019s tenure, their paths crossed frequently in efforts to promote the festival abroad. He recalled memorable travels to Martinique and Guadeloupe, where Brisbane successfully lobbied regional officials to support the participation of Creole artists, most notably securing sponsorship for &#8220;the exceptional Martiniquan singer Kali&#8221; from the Regional Council of Martinique amid tight budget constraints.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cJeffrey understood that the World Creole Music Festival was more than just music; it was a vessel for connection, identity, and pride,\u201d\u00a0 Henderson shared.\u00a0 \u201cThrough his tireless work, he strengthened bonds among Creole-speaking nations and brought global attention to our shared heritage.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Outside of his official duties, Brisbane was remembered as a warm and welcoming host who often brought colleagues into his home and life. Friends describe him as generous, visionary, and deeply committed to cultural unity.<\/p>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">&#8220;We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones during this difficult time. Jeffrey\u2019s legacy will undoubtedly continue to inspire generations to come. RIP old pal!&#8221; Henderson concluded.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<p>At the time of his passing, Brisbane was residing in Florida, U.S.A. In March of this year, he returned to Dominica to pay tribute to his longtime friend, the late Jeffrey Fadelle, delivering a moving eulogy at the funeral service\u2014an occasion that further underscored his enduring ties to the Dominican community and the depth of his personal bonds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Musical icon Gordon Henderson has paid tribute to Jeffrey Brisbane, a former Executive Director of the World Creole Music Festival (WCMF), who passed away on Saturday July 5, 2025, just one day after the festival\u2019s 25th anniversary celebrations, a poignant&#8230;","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":344360,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_cbd_carousel_blocks":"[]","footnotes":""},"categories":[38,301,235,9],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-344358","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-culture","category-death","category-homepage-carousel","category-news"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.6 - 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