03 September 2010
Glenville Ashby One more week before the big day, and Carnival fever is tightening its grip on West Indian Brooklyn. Registrations are up and many band sections are closed—a good sign in these pressing economic times. The following list will never truly convey the passion and devotion to the craft of mas making, or perfecting [...]
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03 September 2010
Ronnie and Caro have won the ‘Harold Saldenah Medium Band of the Year’ 3 times in a row. I bet you didn’t know that they named it after my Grandfather… Wayyyyyy SURVIVORS is their theme for 2011. I here alot of good things from this band. Check out the article from the Trinidad Express. Lata By [...]
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27 August 2010
It seems the new trend in Trinidad is to have Techno, House music playing while bands bring out sections. New band YUMA tried the same thing. Can I tell you- it not working. As I watched YUMA’s presentation online, it felt like I was watching a fashion show live from Paris. It was VERY uncomfortable. [...]
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26 August 2010
Give me a break! Latoya’s costume was real nice. As soon as I saw it- I said TRIBE. Apparently the costume is getting bad reviews. What did you think of the costume? Check the article!!! Lata By Jensen LaVende TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO produced one of the worst costumes in the recently concluded Miss Universe pageant. [...]
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24 August 2010
ISLANDPEOPLE in the air!!! I screamed, I shouted, I jumped, I waved my arms in the air and of course I WINED!! What’s up my PLANET? Sophia here again. PACE! PACE! PACE! Lets GO! Island People’s band launch was the best fete I have been to since being back in Trinidad – I could only imagine the good [...]
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23 August 2010
For obvious reason- we did not get to see Ms Bacchanal Destra as much as we wanted too. How will 2011 be? Roadmarch? Or is she going in a different direction? I just hope she comes hard for Trindad Carnival. Carnival is not the same without Machel and Destra. Imagine another duet! Lets see what is [...]
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