Sasha and Beyonce and Palanced in Trinidad!!!
She is truly an undisputed diva. It was a show worth seeing. But two days after the Carnival, in the burning heat of Port of Spain, Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago flag on the screen, and then swung in the hands of Sasha Fierce palanced when she on stage a memorable experience and a fitting end to...
ISLAND SOCA MIX
Mini Pumps- Kerwin Du Bois (Jet Lag Riddim)(Trinidad)Soca Baby- Kerwin Du Bois & David Rudder (Jet Lag Riddim)Woman Is Calling- Baba Shanta (Jet Lag Riddim)Do Something- Bomani (St. Vincent)Carnival On My Mind- Krosfyah & Edwin Yearwood (Barbados)Wrapped Up- Ms. Diamond (Dominica)Soca...
Service over Costume; Carnival Dilemma
Masqueraders Crossing A stage After TRIBE’s 2010 Band Launch some were left disappointed, others excited. I for one felt as though this was one TRIBE’s inferior presentations and they could’ve done much better. Maybe it was the change of the band’s theme that set the costumes...
Trinidad Carnival Will Be KAOTIC in 2009
The Mas Band KAOTIC is comprised of a group of people with over 30 years mas making experience, both locally and internationally. This year is shaping up to be a history defining year, for people around the world. Carnival masqueraders will be celebrating more than just culture in the streets of Trinidad. Download...
Outsourcing Our Culture: From Trinidad to the Caribbean to Asia
Outsourcing Our Culture : Carnival Moves From Trinidad to the Caribbean to Asia As a child during carnival my mother would drive me to different mas tents to see what camp had what theme for that year. Some themes we saw repeatedly, some tents were so colorful, some costumes we thought lack luster but...
Island People Mas Brings Heavenly Costumes To Trinidad Carnival
Their costumes are almost sold out, online registration is closed, and it seems only one section is still open. 2009 is indeed an excellent year for one of Trinidad Carnival’s favorite, Island People Mas. // –> // –> // –> Download Maashup For More Carnival Costumes,...
Sesame Flyers Presents Caribbean Heritage
Sesame Flyers International, Inc. has been a staple entity within the Brooklyn community for over 35 years. Providing various services to the community throughout the year it is no wonder that when carnival time rolls around their band launch is the most anticipated event. This year’s band...
Sesame Flyers Band Launch ‘08
With a new array of costumes, Sesame Flyers International Inc. has launched their 2008 Adult and Children’s sections for mas. This year features spicy themes of “Caribbean Heritage” for both Adults and Kids. Sesame Flyers utilizes the talents of lead costume designers from Trinidad...
Sesame Flyers Band Launch '08
With a new array of costumes, Sesame Flyers International Inc. has launched their 2008 Adult and Children’s sections for mas. This year features spicy themes of “Caribbean Heritage” for both Adults and Kids. Sesame Flyers utilizes the talents of lead costume designers from Trinidad...
Soca Music
Soca Music is a large part of Carnival. During the Celebrations large trucks equiped with Speakers play various forms of the music. Soca is a form
Red Warriors History
Red Warriors was conceived out of the pure love and passion for carnival. It is our vision to bring a little of our “on de road” experience from Trinidad to New York. Sisters, Tracy and Denise felt that there was something missing with regards to the West Indian Carnival Parade which takes...
Sesame Flyers History
Mas at Sesame began at the interception of the organization with the children and adults both being involved in the production and participation. Since no one in the organization was really versed in the actual mas making, we decided to do something simple with printed Tee Shirts and sailor caps with...
Lord Kitchener
Aldwyn Roberts (Lord Kitchener) Aldwyn Roberts, Lord Kitchener was born April 18th 1922-2000. He was widely known as the “Grandmaster” of calypso. He won the “Road March” title an impressive ten times. This is the award for the calypsonian whose song is most frequently played...
SuperBlue
Super Blue Biography Austin Superblue Lyons, is one of the greatest Trinidad and Tobago calypsonians. He is a well known soca musician and lyricist. Superblue was born in Point Fortin, Trinidad May