When I came to London I always remember Lincoln was one of the few mas men who came and complemented my work at Splash ( The large costume competition at NHC ) over the year we became friends and he made most of my recent structure and wire heiresses and backpacks - he was alway […]
#siasummer20nhc #CaribbeanHistory #carnivalHstory From Drums to Tamboo Bamboo to Sweet Steel Photo credit Christine TriniView Gallery How Steelpan Started, as told by pan pioneer Oscar Pile Video courtesy IsDePanInMe
“...I never once believed what they wanted us to believe - that we as black people are inferior to whites...”― Darcus Howe
#siasummer20nhc #CaribbeanHistory #carnivalHstory Caribbean Music: "Kaiso" — Some history and examples to listen to! Growing up in the Caribbean, especially being raised by Trinidadians, I have been exposed to a variety of music from across the region. Particularly music out of Trinidad. By Jamtaylor ......... Calypso originated within Trinidad when slaves from West Africa were brought […]
#siasummer20nhc #CaribbeanHistory #carnivalHstory Notting Hill Carnival is London’s biggest street party, with costumed revellers and steel bands bringing the city to life in a colourful celebration of West Indian culture. In sharp contrast to its euphoric atmosphere, Carnival’s origins lie in race riots that saw the newly arrived immigrant population attacked by white nationalists. The Notting […]
