Trinidad Carnival was an amazing experience. All the work that went into organizing and preparing was totally worth it. As a newbie to Trinidad Carnival and playing mas for the first time, I was determined to just go with the vibes! Trinidad Carnival is definitely about pacing yourself, which I did pretty well. I went to a few fetes, ate roti and corn soup on de road, got dutty … [Read more...] about Travel Vibes: Trinidad Carnival
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Trinidadians Say Stop the Violence Against Women
BOY, DON’T TOUCH ME from "Leave Me Alone" by Calypso Rose Calypso Rose, nee Rose McCartha Linda Sandy Lewis, received the World Music Award in France for her album Far From Home. The honor was bestowed on the 76-year-old legend in the midst of a stop the violence movement in her home country Trinidad. Inspired by a remixed song from Rose's album, “Leave She Alone” became … [Read more...] about Trinidadians Say Stop the Violence Against Women
Anya Ayoung-Chee’s The cANYAval Shop Collection
Trini designer Anya Ayoung-Chee is curating her very own the cANYAval shop ! Carnival 2014 season is right around the corner so Anya has teamed up with a few other designers and brands (WOW and Sole footwear, Keisha ALS with Meiling, Liilah and Whole Piece coming soon) for the cANYAval Collection. Presenting array of designs and accessories featuring Caribbean and … [Read more...] about Anya Ayoung-Chee’s The cANYAval Shop Collection