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God, Science, Creation, and the Universe

I would never argue about religion especially since I think religious beliefs are personal, but I do believe that most religions are a combination of mythology, history, folklore and prevailing cultural and political biases of the era when these beliefs originated.And I’m specifically speaking about the Abrahamic religions, the ones with which I’m familiar , … Continue reading God, Science, Creation, and the Universe →

How I came to love the Boston Celtics

I grew up in Trinidad and Tobago and never played basketball. Back then, we knew little of the game, and as youths we played cricket and football (soccer) as team sports. I migrated to the US Virgin Islands in the late sixties and joined the US Army in 71. While in the army I watched some basketball on TV and I clearly remember the dominant presence of Wilt Chamberlain as he ended his career with the Lakers. (Continued…)

Reviewing and Renewing the Steelband/Carnival Connection!

Let us really do something for pan! The think is, whether we wish to accept it or not, there’s an historical and cultural nexus between the carnival and the steelband, and that’s the lens through which most of the world see the steelband. Because , if we know our cultural history , it was the … Continue reading Reviewing and Renewing the Steelband/Carnival Connection! →

Highlights of the Steelband Music Festival of 1966

From the Trinidad & Tobago Music Festival Vol. III "Finals" The flawless performances of intricate classical pieces at The Steelband Music Festival of 1966 proclaimed beyond a doubt that the steelband had arrived on the world music scene as a complete musical orchestra, capable of interpreting any type of music, including the music of the … Continue reading Highlights of the Steelband Music Festival of 1966 →

Shadow, Kitchener and the License to Leggo! | Shadowlingo

Part of this essay was previously presented at the Trinidad and Tobago Folk Arts Institute’s symposium on Lord Kitchener at Medgar Evers College (City University of New York), January, 2009.   Calypso-Happy A United Nations survey published in 2013 found Trinbagonians to be the happiest people in the Caribbean.[i] The findings attributed this feeling of… … Continue reading Shadow, Kitchener and the License to Leggo! | Shadowlingo →

A link to Pan Trinbago’ website

PanTrinbago is a cultural organization which was incorporated by Act of Parliament, 5 of 1986. It formerly operated and was registered as a Union representing the interest of steelpan players. The general membership of the steelband Movement decided that it would better serve their interests in the development and promotion of the steelband, to become … Continue reading A link to Pan Trinbago’ website →

Panorama arrangements, Then and Now.

Listening to those classic panorama tunes of yesteryear by Solo Harmonites , Desperadoes , All Stars  and others set me thinking. There have been significant changes in the style of panorama music and arrangements over the decades , and  after some thought, I've drawn a couple conclusions Feel free to agree or disagree. My first … Continue reading Panorama arrangements, Then and Now. →