Exhibition guide

A rare and authentic dive into rural Jamaica from the beginnings of Dancehall, through never-before-seen images of music, portraits and life scenes.

Visit details

  • Dates: From Friday May 29, 2026 to Tuesday June 30, 2026:
  • Venue: Centre Paris Anim' Eugène Oudiné, 5 rue Eugène Oudiné, PARIS
  • Price: free
  • Audience: Tout public. A partir de 10 ans. Jusqu'à 99 ans.
  • Source: Event page

About the exhibition

1991: every evening in the hills of Delion Bigwoods, a small bar becomes the vibrant heart of a village thanks to its sound system: the "Prosperous".

During the day, the land is cultivated there in the heat…. At night, voices rise, bass resonates and farmers become DJs or singers.

Through these images appears a rural, creative and deeply human Jamaica.

Attracted by Jamaican music, I left in 1991 to meet those who gave birth to Reggae Dancehall at the end of the 80s. Destiny led me to Delion Bigwoods in Westmoreland. Through this photographic exhibition, I share an intimate look at a Jamaica experienced from the inside, up close with the inhabitants, sounds and places that have always inspired me.

Stéphane Delphin

Stage design: Pascale Fiévet

Opening: Friday May 29 at 6 p.m.