RedCircle VERIFY_TOKEN_b312e89e-24b0-45ec-90f4-22b697a46da3 -- Rendered At Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:26:32 +0000 Mèlé https://redcircle.com/shows/melesxm en-US All rights reserved. A Conversation on St.Martin's history Mèlé SXM Mèlé* is a show on St.Martin's history hosted by 4 millenials: Jonathan, Carla, Ralph and Stéphie. On each show, the team reflects on past times of St.Martin based on the information they've been able to gather from oral or written sources. In some episodes, they bring those oral sources straight to the listeners by inviting these oral historians to give their first-hand account of past events. *Mèlé is a word in St.Martin English that designates gossips or the disclosure of private information about others. The show's pupose is to render public the stories that make history and that should not be limited to private cricles. Podcast mixed by D'mitri https://www.facebook.com/MeleSXM b312e89e-24b0-45ec-90f4-22b697a46da3 Mèlé* is a show on St.Martin's history hosted by 4 millenials: Jonathan, Carla, Ralph and Stéphie. On each show, the team reflects on past times of St.Martin based on the information they've been able to gather from oral or written sources. In some episodes, they bring those oral sources straight to the listeners by inviting these oral historians to give their first-hand account of past events.


*Mèlé is a word in St.Martin English that designates gossips or the disclosure of private information about others. The show's pupose is to render public the stories that make history and that should not be limited to private cricles.

]]> episodic no Mèlé SXM melesxm@gmail.com no full Ep8 - A walk through history: with Keith Franca Ep8 - A walk through history: with Keith Franca 8 1 Mèlé SXM A Conversation on St.Martin's history Mèlé interviews Keith Franca on the history of tourism and hospitality on the island. We really enjoyed the feedback we received from last week’s episode with Marcel Gumbs and decided to bring you another episode of ‘A Walk Through History’. Join us as Mr. Franca talks to us about the development of hotels on the island and how it related to the lives of everyday St. Martiners. Mèlé interviews Keith Franca on the history of tourism and hospitality on the island. We really enjoyed the feedback we received from last week’s episode with Marcel Gumbs and decided to bring you another episode of ‘A Walk Through History’. Join us as Mr. Franca talks to us about the development of hotels on the island and how it related to the lives of everyday St. Martiners.

Intro/outro and audio mix by D'mitri Beats

]]> <p>Mèlé interviews Keith Franca on the history of tourism and hospitality on the island. We really enjoyed the feedback we received from last week’s episode with Marcel Gumbs and decided to bring you another episode of ‘A Walk Through History’. Join us as Mr. Franca talks to us about the development of hotels on the island and how it related to the lives of everyday St. Martiners.</p><p>Intro/outro and audio mix by D&#39;mitri Beats</p> 69cb112a-e292-4bb3-ba6e-f5353b5257c5 https://www.facebook.com/MeleSXM Wed, 25 Aug 2021 02:44:54 +0000 4872 no full Ep7 - A walk through history: with Marcel Gumbs Ep7 - A walk through history: with Marcel Gumbs 7 1 Mèlé SXM A Conversation on St.Martin's history Mèlé takes you on ‘A walk through history’ with none other than Marcel Gumbs. After weeks of hearing our interpretations on historical events, we wanted to take you all straight to the source. So join us in our first interview episode as we talk about St. Martin back in the days (with someone that actually lived through it😂)! Mèlé takes you on ‘A walk through history’ with none other than Marcel Gumbs. After weeks of hearing our interpretations on historical events, we wanted to take you all straight to the source. So join us in our first interview episode as we talk about St. Martin back in the days (with someone that actually lived through it😂)!

Intro/outro and audio mix by D'mitri Beats

]]> <p>Mèlé takes you on ‘A walk through history’ with none other than Marcel Gumbs. After weeks of hearing our interpretations on historical events, we wanted to take you all straight to the source. So join us in our first interview episode as we talk about St. Martin back in the days (with someone that actually lived through it😂)!</p><p>Intro/outro and audio mix by D&#39;mitri Beats</p> ba3d4286-e9d0-44d0-bf04-54b862c11a7a https://www.facebook.com/MeleSXM Wed, 25 Aug 2021 02:26:54 +0000 4577 no full Ep6 - Calypso: the rythm of history Ep6 - Calypso: the rythm of history 6 1 Mèlé SXM A Conversation on St.Martin's history In this episode, we will talk about the history that is documented in calypso music. Where did this music genre originate from and what is its significance within the broader Caribbean region? What role do calypsonians (and Caribbean artists in general) play as political and cultural influencers? And what about the youth of today’s involvement with this tradition? Then let’s finally have some mèlé and talk calypso controversies on St. Martin 😂. All this and more on this week’s episode! In this episode, we will talk about the history that is documented in calypso music. Where did this music genre originate from and what is its significance within the broader Caribbean region? What role do calypsonians (and Caribbean artists in general) play as political and cultural influencers? And what about the youth of today’s involvement with this tradition? Then let’s finally have some mèlé and talk calypso controversies on St. Martin 😂. All this and more on this week’s episode!

Intro/outro and audio mix by D'mitri Beats

]]> <p>In this episode, we will talk about the history that is documented in calypso music. Where did this music genre originate from and what is its significance within the broader Caribbean region? What role do calypsonians (and Caribbean artists in general) play as political and cultural influencers? And what about the youth of today’s involvement with this tradition? Then let’s finally have some mèlé and talk calypso controversies on St. Martin 😂. All this and more on this week’s episode!</p><p>Intro/outro and audio mix by D&#39;mitri Beats</p> 7fc6f2db-cc7a-4b0c-aa50-286cc457bd89 https://www.facebook.com/MeleSXM Tue, 24 Aug 2021 21:23:49 +0000 3926 no full Ep5 - The History we're taught Ep5 - The History we're taught 5 1 Mèlé SXM This episode is an anniversary of sorts, so we've taken the opportunity to reflect on why exactly we started a history podcast. From the purpose of learning history, our personal relationships with history, what St. Martin history we received in school, and where else we were able to learn about St. Martin history. It's going to be a jam packed episode! Join in on the discussion and share with us the history you know and how you came to learn St. Martin's history! This episode is an anniversary of sorts, so we've taken the opportunity to reflect on why exactly we started a history podcast. From the purpose of learning history, our personal relationships with history, what St. Martin history we received in school, and where else we were able to learn about St. Martin history. It's going to be a jam packed episode! Join in on the discussion and share with us the history you know and how you came to learn St. Martin's history!

Intro/outro and audio mix by D'mitri Beats

]]> <p>This episode is an anniversary of sorts, so we&#39;ve taken the opportunity to reflect on why exactly we started a history podcast. From the purpose of learning history, our personal relationships with history, what St. Martin history we received in school, and where else we were able to learn about St. Martin history. It&#39;s going to be a jam packed episode! Join in on the discussion and share with us the history you know and how you came to learn St. Martin&#39;s history!</p><p>Intro/outro and audio mix by D&#39;mitri Beats</p> daf99e47-a462-4416-9b27-31eaddd93dd3 https://www.facebook.com/MeleSXM Tue, 24 Aug 2021 15:22:52 +0000 4475 no full Ep4 - What is our mother thongue? Ep4 - What is our mother thongue? 4 1 Mèlé SXM From formal contexts to everyday use, the Mèlé team is looking at the various questions surrounding language on St. Martin: is our mother thongue a form of English or a different language? WHat is its history? What place do we give to our mother thongue today? What are the efforts made to teach it and preserve it? How has our language and its place evolved over time? From formal contexts to everyday use, the Mèlé team is looking at the various questions surrounding language on St. Martin: is our mother thongue a form of English or a different language? WHat is its history? What place do we give to our mother thongue today? What are the efforts made to teach it and preserve it? How has our language and its place evolved over time?

Intro/outro and audio mix by D'mitri Beats

]]> <p>From formal contexts to everyday use, the Mèlé team is looking at the various questions surrounding language on St. Martin: is our mother thongue a form of English or a different language? WHat is its history? What place do we give to our mother thongue today? What are the efforts made to teach it and preserve it? How has our language and its place evolved over time?</p><p>Intro/outro and audio mix by D&#39;mitri Beats</p> 82d8795a-745d-47f9-9367-061d94f18c5e https://www.facebook.com/MeleSXM Tue, 24 Aug 2021 15:02:09 +0000 4562 no full Ep3 - The Border (part 2) Ep3 - The Border (part 2) 3 1 Mèlé SXM On this second episode on the border, the mèlé is on the local challenges regarding the border: was is closed after Irma? What's the issue with Oyster Pond? Are there ulterior motives regarding the management of the border in recent years? On this second episode on the border, the mèlé is on the local challenges regarding the border: was is closed after Irma? What's the issue with Oyster Pond? Are there ulterior motives regarding the management of the border in recent years?

Intro/outro and audio mix by D'mitri Beats

]]> <p>On this second episode on the border, the mèlé is on the local challenges regarding the border: was is closed after Irma? What&#39;s the issue with Oyster Pond? Are there ulterior motives regarding the management of the border in recent years?</p><p>Intro/outro and audio mix by D&#39;mitri Beats</p> 55038da5-0b43-447c-9f71-fb14a1bc16f8 https://www.facebook.com/MeleSXM Tue, 24 Aug 2021 14:45:52 +0000 3402 no full Ep2 - The Border (part 1) Ep2 - The Border (part 1) 2 1 Mèlé SXM It's impossible to talk about St.Martin without mentioning that it is the smallest piece of land shared between two States. These 2 states meet at the separation between the French side and the Dutch side: the border. In this episode, Mèlé does the origins story of the border: its purpose, the treaty of Concordia and the challenges and paused through centuries It's impossible to talk about St.Martin without mentioning that it is the smallest piece of land shared between two States. These 2 states meet at the separation between the French side and the Dutch side: the border. In this episode, Mèlé does the origins story of the border: its purpose, the treaty of Concordia and the challenges and paused through centuries


Intro/outro and audio mix by D'mitri Beats

]]> <p>It&#39;s impossible to talk about St.Martin without mentioning that it is the smallest piece of land shared between two States. These 2 states meet at the separation between the French side and the Dutch side: the border. In this episode, Mèlé does the origins story of the border: its purpose, the treaty of Concordia and the challenges and paused through centuries</p><p><br></p><p>Intro/outro and audio mix by D&#39;mitri Beats</p> d72bfcaa-69f4-4604-a30e-c6cb09e376ba https://www.facebook.com/MeleSXM Tue, 24 Aug 2021 14:28:49 +0000 3405 no full Ep1 - Emancipation Ep1 - Emancipation 1 1 Mèlé SXM The Mèlé team decided to start their conversation on St.Martin history on July 1st for a specific reason: it is the day of commemoration of Emancipation from Slavery for the Dutch Caribbean, including St.Martin. However, the crew of local history amateurs decide to take a specific angle: the period between the abolition of slavery on the French side (1848) and Emancipation on the Dutch side (1863) The Mèlé team decided to start their conversation on St.Martin history on July 1st for a specific reason: it is the day of commemoration of Emancipation from Slavery for the Dutch Caribbean, including St.Martin. However, the crew of local history amateurs decide to take a specific angle: the period between the abolition of slavery on the French side (1848) and Emancipation on the Dutch side (1863)

Intro/outro and audio mix by D'mitri Beats

]]> <p>The Mèlé team decided to start their conversation on St.Martin history on July 1st for a specific reason: it is the day of commemoration of Emancipation from Slavery for the Dutch Caribbean, including St.Martin. However, the crew of local history amateurs decide to take a specific angle: the period between the abolition of slavery on the French side (1848) and Emancipation on the Dutch side (1863)</p><p>Intro/outro and audio mix by D&#39;mitri Beats</p> c8e69040-0795-48bf-92a5-20dfaf4ab68b https://www.facebook.com/MeleSXM Tue, 24 Aug 2021 14:07:30 +0000 3609 no