Isis Labeau-Caberia's 'Chères ancêtres' unearths erased histories of enslaved women
Writer Isis Labeau-Caberia published 'Chères ancêtres' with Grasset, a novel tracing her Martinican family history and confronting the historical erasure of enslaved women. Drawing from her academic background in Caribbean colonial history and slavery, she examines a silenced feminine lineage. The book was featured on RFI's 'Sur le pont des arts' hosted by Nathalie Amar, where Labeau-Caberia was a guest. The broadcast also included a segment by Marjorie Bertin at the Musée de Cluny on the exhibition 'Licornes!', which surveys the legendary unicorn across art history. The episode's playlist featured tracks by She Says, Ireke feat Agnès Hélène, and Souad Massi.
Key facts
- Isis Labeau-Caberia published 'Chères ancêtres' with Grasset.
- The novel addresses the invisibilization of enslaved women in history.
- Labeau-Caberia studied Caribbean colonial history and slavery.
- The book explores her Martinican family's feminine heritage.
- She was interviewed by Nathalie Amar on RFI's 'Sur le pont des arts'.
- Marjorie Bertin reported from the Musée de Cluny on the 'Licornes!' exhibition.
- The broadcast date was June 8, 2026.
- The playlist included songs by She Says, Ireke feat Agnès Hélène, and Souad Massi.
Entities
Artists
- Isis Labeau-Caberia
- She Says
- Ireke
- Agnès Hélène
- Souad Massi
Institutions
- Grasset
- RFI
- Musée de Cluny
Locations
- Martinique
- France