My dear friends ,as you may have noticed , most of my recent posts have been links that redirect to my blog.
There is a reason for that.
Since most of my posts are about my Trinidadian arts and culture , I find that the blog gives me more freedom to express myself , since I can edit my blog more effectively than I can on social media, and make it’s content more enjoyable.
You would notice that I use videos and photos much more in my blog , in a way that I cannot do on social media.
So , even if the post is something that was on Facebook in the past , the blog version would be different and hopefully more entertaining and informative.
And , the blog is a work in progress , so feel free to check it out at any time , since I will try to update and add to it as often as possible.
And by the way the purpose of the blog is purely in support of our culture , and to occasionally share my thoughts and ideas.
There is no financial incentive involved.
So far , my efforts to promote and inform about the culture have been well received , and I do appreciate that.
Thank you , my friends.

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• HANDEL’s LARGO , AND A CLASH OF STEELBANDS!
  That infamous steelband clash on the Coffee! In the nineteen sixties, Southern Marines Steelband of Marabella was the classic community band; at carnival just about everyone in the community was involved and band was also supported by the local craftsmen and businessmen. The panyard was a busy place on Sundays before carnival; after the well … Continue reading HANDEL’s LARGO , AND A CLASH OF STEELBANDS! →
• Childhood Memories!
  Memories! At my age certain memories still cause me to smile, and some of my memories also include my dad, who In my mind was a bit of a character himself. Today I had one such memory that I thought I might share it. When I was a boy we moved from San Fernando to … Continue reading Childhood Memories! →
• A Steelband Jamboree!
  In my humble opinion what the art form needs is to stop pretending that it’s an alternative to the concert stage orchestra and return to its roots as the driver of what used to be the world’s greatest street party.In the global context the steelband (not the pan itself) will always be seen as a … Continue reading A Steelband Jamboree! →
• Proving the point!
  The effect of the limited steelband participation on the streets at carnival! I’ve long argued that the absence of steelbands from the streets at carnival had more of an impact on the music and culture than was obvious and this year’s panorama proved my point. Listening once again to the final performances from this year’s … Continue reading Proving the point! →
• Progress: It doesn’t happen “just so”!
  Maybe we aren’t as smart as we think! Over half a century ago, in the year 1968 I left Trinidad for the first time. I was hired by a company in the US Virgin Islands and was sent a plane ticket from Piaco International Airport in Trinidad to St Croix.There was something of a construction … Continue reading Progress: It doesn’t happen “just so”! →