Paula Lindo Tuesday 25 February 2020 Large, medium, and small mas bands paraded through the judging point at Victoria Square on Carnival Tuesday. The costumes ranged from the simple and stunning to the elaborate and gaudy. One of the most visually stunning bands of the day was Peter Minshall’s Mas Pieta, with a line of Moko … Continue reading
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70/50:Mas talk on 1970 (February 23, 2020)
Paula Lindo Sunday 23 February 2020 THE mas band Vulgar Fraction, as part of its band launch, hosted a panel discussion surrounding the 1970 Black Power Revolution/February Revolution. The theme of the band this year is 70/50: Fifty After Seventy on Black Power Revolution anniversary, and the launch on February 11 saw fire-breathing moko jumbies, baby … Continue reading
North Coast Jazz ignites Blanchisseuse (May 29, 2019)
In its third year, the annual North Coast Jazz Festival continues to develop a reputation for quality and excellence. The Festival, held at Sir Solomon Hochoy Grounds in Blanchisseuse on May 25, drew its largest crowd so far. One of the main highlights of the event was the presentation Blanco by veteran masman Peter Minshall … Continue reading