Monthly Archive for November, 2006

Clive Bradley: Gone but Not Forgotten

Published on November 28, 2006 in Steelpan. 0 Comments
Muralist, Wayne J. 'Rafiki' Morris
Muralist, Wayne J. ‘Rafiki’ Morris in Desperadoes Panyard

TrinbagoPan.com Reporters
November 28, 2006

It has been a year since the passing of one of the greatest pan legends in the history of Trinidad and Tobago, Mr. Clive ‘Maestro’ Bradley. Still, his legend and his genius has not been forgotten and the people who have been directly and indirectly affected by his magnificent work came out to show support and reminisce about him in a memorial service dedicated to him.
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Govt blanks mas in the Savannah

Published on November 28, 2006 in Carnival. 0 Comments

by Joan Rampersad, newsday.co.tt
November 28 2006

Carnival 2007 will not be held at the Queen’s Park Savannah, Port of Spain, this is according to Cabinet sources.

While it is still uncertain where the Carnival competititons will be held, Cabinet sources confirmed yesterday the 2007 mas will be confined to the streets. Culture Minister Joan Yuille-Williams is expected to clear the air on the controversy surrounding plans for Carnival 2007, concerning the venue of the two-day event.

A great deal of uncertainty about Carnival 2007 continued to pour out from officials representing the various Carnival interest groups yesterday, while Yuille-Williams continues private meetings with extended stakeholders of the festival.

While Renwick Brown, secretary of the National Carnival Bands Association (NCBA), was telling Newsday that all plans for Carnival will be revealed by the Minister on Wednesday, Donald Little, president of the National Carnival Development Foundation (NCDF), was meeting with the Minister. Little told Newsday that when he asked the Minister for an invitation to attend the reported Wednesday meeting, he said the Minister’s reply was, “I don’t know anything about any press conference being held on Wednesday.”
Full Article : newsday.co.tt

Massive launches chutney tent 2007

Published on November 26, 2006 in Chutney. 0 Comments

By Adrian Boodan, guardian.co.tt

Chutney mover and shaker Nirmal “Massive” Gosein plans to dedicate the 2007 launch of his Roving Chutney Calypso Tent in honour of Culture Minister Joan Yuille-Williams.

Massive paid a visit to the Guardian Central Bureau over the weekend to announce plans for the fifth anniversary celebrations of the tent.

He said despite the trials and tribulation and the lack of support for his tent when it got started, the tent has taken on national appeal. Gosein said through the help of the Yuille-Williams and her ministry the tent has been able to get much needed sponsorship which gave a lot of new artistes much needed exposure.

Adding that he is also grateful to the media, the affable impresario said: “The media has supported the tent since its inception and has given us a lot of much needed exposure, so I must convey my thanks to all the media practitioners.”
Full Article : guardian.co.tt

Big Three at Pan Explosion II

Published on November 25, 2006 in Steelpan. 0 Comments
Members of BP Renegades at Pan Explosion II
Members of BP Renegades at Pan Explosion II

TrinbagoPan.com Reporters
November 25, 2006

Pan Explosion II was held at the BP Renegades Pan Yard on Charlotte Street on Friday, 24th November, 2006. Three of the biggest bands in the country – WITCO Desperadoes Steel Orchestra, Caribbean Airlines Invaders Steel Orchestra and of course BP Renegades Steel Orchestra -were present in full force to once again demonstrate their talents to their avid supporters.
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Joan causes ole mas

Published on November 25, 2006 in Carnival. 1 Comment

by Joan Rampersad, newsday.co.tt
November 25 2006

A stormy meeting of the National Carnival Commission ended yesterday with the shock resignation of its deputy chairman Ainsworth Mohammed who accused Minister of Culture Joan Yuille-Williams of disrespecting the board and unilaterally deciding all plans for Carnival 2007.
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Regional Carnival 2007 Launch

Published on November 20, 2006 in Carnival. 0 Comments
Performing a Fancy Sailor dance on stage
Performing a Fancy Sailor dance on stage

TriniSoca.com Article
Posted: November 20, 2006

The Regional Carnival Launch 2007 took place on Saturday 18th November, 2006, in the exquisite region of Valencia. This launch was said to be the biggest launch in the history of Regional Carnival launches and the residents of Valencia were certainly proud of that fact. The Carnival Mas procession began at the Rum Shop Bar on the Eastern Main Road, Valencia and ended at the Valencia Festival Park opposite the Valencia Government Primary School. Traditional Mas characters such as Blue and Red Devils, Moko Jumbies, Midnight Robbers, Jab Jabs, Red Guarahoons, Fancy Sailors and others were on display and journeyed the short distance to the park to partake in the formal Ceremonial Launch.
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Stampede 2007 Carnival Band Launch

Published on November 14, 2006 in Carnival. 0 Comments
Sections of Stampede's 2007 Carnival Presentation, 'Come Waltz with Me'
Sections of Stampede’s 2007 Carnival Presentation, “Come Waltz with Me”

TriniSoca.com Article
Posted: November 14, 2006

Stampede Carnival Band launched their 2007 Carnival presentation on Saturday 11th November, 2006, at the Kavemar Pub on Henry Street, Port of Spain. The theme of their 2007 presentation, “Come Waltz With Me”, centers the costume designs around the waltz dance.
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TUCO Sports and Family Day

Published on November 7, 2006 in Calypso/Soca. 0 Comments
LEFT: Bernice Carr, Marilyn Olivier, Karen Eccles, Rudolph Ottley and Sherma Orr and Lutalo 'Brother Resistance' Masimba
LEFT: Bernice Carr (black), Marilyn Olivier, Lutalo ‘Brother Resistance’ Masimba,
Karen Eccles, Rudolph Ottley and Sherma Orr

TriniSoca.com Reporters
November 07, 2006

The TUCO (Trinbago Unified Calypsonians Organization) Sports and Family Day took place on the cool evening of Sunday 5th November, 2006 on the open fields of the Queen’s Park Savannah. Although many top celebrities in the Calypso fraternity were present, they were there among families and friends to enjoy an evening of fun and relaxation instead of performing at a major concert.
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‘Bodyguard’ Cops TUCO Monarch Title

Published on November 4, 2006 in Calypso/Soca. 1 Comment
Roger 'Bodyguard' Mohammed performing 'De Market Cuss Out'
Roger ‘Bodyguard’ Mohammed performing “De Market Cuss Out”

TriniSoca.com Reporters
November 04, 2006

The 3rd Annual TUCO North Zone Calypso Monarch Competition was held at the SWWTU Hall on Friday 3rd November, 2006.
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