Yasmina Jaafar Publishes Her First Essay: Ils ont choisi la France
Yasmina Jaafar, a Franco-Moroccan journalist and producer, has recently published her first essay titled Ils ont choisi la France (Nouveau Monde Editions). The book explores the stories of African-American artists who were deeply influenced by France in the early 20th century.
In her work, the author delves into the profound connections these artists had with France, including figures such as writer James Baldwin, singer Nina Simone, and musician Miles Davis.
Yasmina Jaafar recounts the lives of these trailblazing artists, each heralding change, innovation, and creativity. Melvin Van Peebles revolutionized cinema, while Miles Davis elevated jazz to new artistic heights.
In addition to her work as an author, Yasmina Jaafar is the founder of the news website laruchemedia.com.
