In Guadeloupe, music is everywhere

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In Guadeloupe, music is everywhere. It is part of the spirit of the island and is one of the tools that allows the population to connect, to feel united. I am currently residing in Maison Coquille in Basse-Terre, which is attached to the music school in the town. At night, when I work in my office with all the windows open, I hear around me the song of frogs and crickets, interrupted by echoes of saxophone and piano. The students are practicing their scales. School starts here between 7 and 7:30 am (it is common for children to wake up well before 6 am to take the bus to their school) and ends at 5 pm. About an hour later, the sun sets. So both parents and children need a boost of energy for all extracurricular activities, including going to music classes offered by conservatories or, more often, by private schools.