Cultural Ambassador Leroy “Wadix” Charles to Present at Anguilla Music Tourism Convention 2025

Creole Heartbeat is pleased to confirm that Leroy “Wadix” Charles, Dominica’s Creole & Cultural Ambassador, will present at the Anguilla Music Tourism Convention, taking place November 4–7, 2025 in Anguilla, British Caribbean.

Ambassador Charles’s presentation will be delivered under the theme:“Bringing Local Music Genres Into Tourism Strategies – Dominica’s Cadence-Lypso and Bouyon Ecosystems.”

Organized by Music Cities Events, the Anguilla Music Tourism Convention is an exclusive gathering of leading figures across music, tourism, policy, and culture. It aims to explore how music can be integrated into destination strategies, foster sustainable development, and reinforce cultural identity.

During his presentation, Ambassador Charles will shine a spotlight on how Cadence-Lypso and Bouyon have shaped Dominica’s musical heritage and contributed to tourism momentum, highlighting successful models such as the World Creole Music Festival. He will also share Dominica’s broader vision of positioning itself as a UNESCO Creative City of Music, an international designation that recognizes cities where music is a driver of cultural identity, economic vitality, and global visibility. This initiative reflects Dominica’s ambition to be globally acknowledged as the Creole Capital of the World.

“I am honored to present Dominica’s musical journey on this esteemed stage. Cadence-Lypso and Bouyon are more than genres—they reflect our identity, resilience, and potential. Through this presentation, I look forward to contributing to the evolving discourse on music-driven tourism while also advancing Dominica’s positioning as a UNESCO Creative City of Music — a recognition that will celebrate our unique heritage, foster cultural diplomacy, and open new opportunities for our creative industries,” said Ambassador Charles.

This presentation reinforces Dominica’s leadership in the region’s cultural diplomacy and affirms its growing role in global music tourism and creative economy conversations.

Event Details

Anguilla Music Tourism Convention Anguilla, British Caribbean | Aurora Resort (musiccitiesevents.com)

November 4–7, 2025