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The Carnivals of Yesteryear
Carnival in Trinidad has its origins in the pre-Lenten masquerade balls staged by French emigrants who began arriving in the island in 1783 under the Cedula of Population.Slaves mimicked the masked...
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Memories of a retired pan jumbie
Keith Anderson There was a time when I looked forward to Carnival as a child. The excitement was in the air, and you felt it. I was thrilled with the music of the steel bands as they prepared for the...
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Flying T&T flag high in Denmark
George “Skipper” Rampersad continues to fly the T&T flag high in far-off Denmark. He promotes T&T through culture by teaching the steelpan and introducing Trini cuisine to the Nordic palate. As...
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Arturo O'Farrill: Putting activism in jazz
American jazz pianist and composer Arturo O'Farrill, rotund and bespectacled with greying curly dark hair, is earnest and eloquent. Watching him interact with 15 or so young musicians during a workshop...
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Let’s LEVE
Fringe event to Tobago Jazz Experience promises a special culture/fashion/cuisine Caribbean experienceLeve 2017 was launched at Dianne’s Tea Shop on Long Circular Road in Port-of-Spain last Thursday...
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Top UK critic for film writing course
Leading UK film reviewer and critic Jason Solomons, well known for his red carpet interviews with the stars at the world’s big film events, will share his knowledge with local journalists.Fresh from...
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Carnival’s future reflected in brass
Two moments stood out for me on Carnival Monday afternoon as Etienne Charles’ band prepared to start their working day.There was the sight of four men wrestling hundreds of pounds of gear, instruments,...
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Elite women are a class part
This is a book about women’s progress, but of a very select set of women. British sociologist Alison Wolf writes: “Whereas through most of human history it made sense to talk about ‘women’ en masse,...
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Life in Leggings women’s march
In celebration of International Women’s Day which was celebrated globally yesterday, Life in Leggings TT will be hosting a Solidarity March and Rally for Women’s Rights at the Hollows, Queen’s Park...
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Think twice before shaming non-readers
The main reason people hesitate to come to Alta is the stigma associated with not being able to read and write. Our students struggle with shame and fear before attending Alta and it takes great...
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Reunion honours Company of Players
In 1960, local drama created history when two of the major amateur theatrical companies at the time—The Company of Four and The Whitehall Players—came together to form the Company of Players. According...
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Kaiso makes waves at De Nu Pub
After the frenzy of Carnival 2017 and, with a sell-out crowd in attendance at De Nu Pub (The Mas Camp) last week Wednesday, it came like a breath of fresh air to hear some vintage kaiso, some...
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All Stars celebrate tonight
It may seem like a long time away, but actually it is not. In just a little less than nine months, Carnival 2018 begins in earnest when Trinity College’s Soka in Moka is held on New Year’s Day....
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Queen of the kitchen
In the large houses of planters and the rich merchants of Port-of-Spain, Cook sometimes lived on the premises in a detached row of rooms in the backyard which also accommodated other members of the...
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Daphne, 75, celebrates her birthday twice this year
Daphne Parsons has enough joie de vivre and thankfulness to celebrate her birthday twice this year. She celebrated her 75th birthday yesterday at her Ojoe Road, Sangre Grande home with a small,...
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Radiation treatment for breast cancer
Dr Rajendra S Rampaul Pink Hibiscus Breast Health Specialist Many times, patients with breast cancer are often advised to do radiation treatment. Many have the perception that radiation therapy is very...
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Blood disorders society wants best treatment, care for patients
Healthcare providers urged to attend symposium from March 24-26The treatment of patients with blood disorders has always been a challenge especially with the shortage of haematologists throughout the...
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T&T designers unite
Agyei Archer said the organisation was needed to get designers together as a unified group of professionals. The group also hopes to provide help to designers—as happens in other countries.“Design...
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FilmTT offers small grants
In a release, FilmTT said the grants range from $6,000 to $10,000.They would cover partial or all expenses for trips to regional or international film festivals, markets, incubators, labs, or workshops...
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Coming of age in Macqueripe
"When I was nine or ten my stepmom would get so frustrated with me because she thought I had “nothing to think about” if I was crying and getting depressed over something like forest fires. Almost no...
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