T&T’s renowned trumpeter Etienne Charles has been awarded one of France’s highest cultural honours: the Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters). The accolade was bestowed upon Charles by Consul General of France, Raphaël Trapp, during a ceremony at the French Consulate in Miami, Florida, on November 19th, 2024.
“Dear Etienne, your art, written in a deep respect for heritage while being innovative, aligns with the values France holds dearly and it is truly a privilege to honor your contribution to the arts in your role as a bridge, as a bridge between countries. So dear Etienne, for all those reasons in the name of the Republic of France I confer on you the title – Chevalier des Artes et des Lettres.”
Raphael Trapp, Consul General of France in Miami
France awards Etienne Charles prestigious Chevelier de L’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres medal
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French honour for trumpeter Etienne Charles – Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
A huge salute to you @etiennejazz! You continue to live the motto of #NitendoVinces through all that you do. Etienne is also one of our Fatima College Hall of Achievement Inductees for Culture from 2015, along with such greats as Clive Bradley, Andrew Fitt, Raoul Pantin, Kwame Ryan and Desmond Waithe.
