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Pan, children and sun shine for Independence
For those who were in North Trinidad last holiday weekend, it was beautiful: blessed with perfect weather for all outdoor cultural events. It came as a surprise that no steelband or individual was...
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CAL Invaders shows the way forward for pan
As the legendary steel orchestra celebrates its 75th anniversary, CAL Invaders deserves kudos for hosting an impressive week of celebrations, and especially for staging its symposium and...
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Calypso icons bounce back
Calypso icons Mighty Sparrow and Black Stalin are rapidly recovering from ailments they both suffered in recent years. One of the best gifts Stalin (Dr Leroy Calliste) received after celebrating his...
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What POLICE can do
Former police officer Kyron Arthur was remembered in a special way last Friday night when the Police Retirees Association staged their Police Retro Kaiso Monarch Competition at SWWTU Hall in...
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Budget blows, arts woes
In the 2016 National Budget, delivered on October 5 by Finance Minister Colm Imbert, while mention was made of tourism and sport, there was nary a word on arts and entertainment. However, culture has...
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Desperadoes reborn...
As iconic steelbands Massy Trinidad All Stars and CAL Invaders celebrate their 80th and 75th anniversaries, respectively, in 2016 Desperadoes will celebrate 50 years of success in steelband...
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Mama Dis is Mas
Last Sunday evening, Rugeri Promotions, a section of Trini Revellers mas band, held its annual section launch for Carnival 2016 at the Anderson Terrace residence of George Wilcox in Maraval. Next year...
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Triunity celebrates the children
Universal Children’s Day, which will be observed on November 20, will be commemorated in a unique and special way this year by Full Moon Limited (FML) with the staging of TriUnity Benefit Festival on...
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5 Star Akil coming different for 2015
With the surname Borneo, and born on Bournes Road, he was born to shine. Son of St James Akil Borneo attended Mucurapo Boys’ RC School, Mucurapo Senior Comprehensive and Diego Martin Secondary and...
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Tsunami of soca
Reigning National Calypso Monarch Roderick “Mr Chuck” Gordon, International Soca Monarch (Power)/Road March champion Machel Montano and International Soca Monarch (Groovy) Olatunji Yearwood all sang...
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Redon takes the Spotlight
Douglas “Dougie” Redon is described as “a versatile Caribbean musician from the twin island republic of T&T.” Born in Dere Street, Port-of-Spain, Redon grew up on Lucknow Street, St James, but...
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Despers sings a song and dances
Desperadoes Steel Orchestra celebrated 50 years of achievement on Friday night at a gala reception, held at the House of Angostura in Laventille.Hosted by veteran radio personality Phill Simmons, the...
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Trini Revellers launches Woodbrook—Then and Now
It was probably the most unique mas band launch I have ever attended. Striving to always be different and pushing the envelope, Trini Revellers (TR) launched its 2016 presentation—Woodbrook: Then and...
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Olatunji grabs song of the year
The Mighty Sparrow’s long and illustrious career was honoured on Wednesday night when he was given a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Copyright Organisation of T&T (COTT) at its Music Awards...
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Remembering brave West Indian fighters
The West Indies at War is a four-part television series that tells the little known story of soldiers from the West Indies who fought and died in World War I. Many of these valiant men were not allowed...
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‘If yuh stush’ moves to first base
Christened Adrian Hackshaw, popular disc jockey, composer and radio personality Third Bass has a potential monster hit on his hand for Carnival 2016. Composed by him, he titled the single Bum Bum but...
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Shubh Divali 29th year of great entertainment at Nagar
The 2015 Divali Nagar is in full swing as the National Council of Indian Culture (NCIC), led by Deokienanan Sharma, hosts the event for the 29th year. Celebrations are being held nightly at the NCIC...
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Parang livens up the city
I dedicated the weekend past to parang and the music of Christmas so I never made it to any steelband event, including Saturday’s Pan in De Countryside at Koskeros panyard in Rio Claro.On Saturday,...
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Shy Samantha stands out
Born August 7, under the sign of Leo, Samantha Johnson isn’t your ferocious, aggressive feline. Decidedly shy, reserved and demure, the 27-year-old advertising sales executive won the New Female...
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Fanfare to All Stars
What are the ingredients for a good fete? Good venue; reasonable admission; good music; good food; nice people. Fanfare Associates got an A in each category when it launched its J’Ouvert 2016 mas band...
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