I had the opportunity to talk to members on the management teams of two carnival bands whilst in Jamaica to find out more about the Jamaican carnival experience; Michael McMorris, Director of Bacchanal Jamaica…
Month: April 2017
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Karnival Mania
This is the second year of launching for Karnival Mania and this band is headed by two very well known personalities of the London Soca Community. Vinny Ranks, owner of the internet based Radio…
Iconic Mas: The Power of Water
I didn’t have the opportunity to the attend Iconic Mas Band launch. However, once I saw the costumes I really wanted to know more. Iconic Mas Band (which has been on the road for…
Chocolate Nation Band Launch: Feathers, Colours and Bling!
If anyone has the audacity to say ‘People in England can’t make mas and don’t know about carnival’, I beg you, direct them to the costumes launched this weekend. Because what came out of…
Flagz Band Launch: The Next Chapter
I wasn’t able to attend the Flagz band launch last year so had to make it this year. I’ve known about the Flagz team for yearssssss. Used to attend their fetes when they were…
Funatik Mas Band Launch: Ganges and The Nile
Now this is an uptown well to do band launch! Martin Jay is a legend of the UK soca community and Funatik Mas Band is headed by no other than Mr Martin Jay. He…
Island Mas Band Launch: Infusion!!
When I think of an Island Mas Band, three things come to mind; Jab, home of Grenadians and complete and utter abandonment in having fun. This Island mas band launch did not disappoint! Island…
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