Mas Maten, the Saturday morning carnival, I was told could not be missed as it reflects Guadeloupe. And they were right. A little bit about Guadeloupe carnival. From what I saw and from speaking…
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All about the carnivals of the caribbean! My experiences of them and the different islands interpretation of carnival.
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Ilovecarnivall in Guadeloupe for Carnival!
Ilovecarnivall decided to go to carnival in Guadeloupe this year. This added my total of carnivals in different countries to 15. Although this year’s soca in Trinidad was sweet talking me for all it’s…
Antigua and Barbuda London Carnival Launch for 2019
London UK is special for many reasons. One reason includes its multiculturalism which is reflected in Notting Hill Carnival. Many islands of the Caribbean and other cultures around the world participate in Notting Hill…
Why was Uber Soca Cruise 2018 THAT good? Ten Reasons.
So let’s sum it up shall we? Why did we enjoy the Uber Soca Cruise so much? Why was it that good? Here are ten reasons why. 1. It was new for us, different,…
Uber Soca Cruise: Haiti, J’ourvert, Wakanda and Carnival
Before J’ourvert on Saturday morning, we got off the ship early and went on a walking tour with the guide Lammy on the Labadee peninsular in Haiti. I learnt so much. For example, Royal…
An interview with DJ Puffy, Red Bull Thre3style 2016 World Champion
Those in the know had no doubt DJ Puffy is a rare talent in the DJ world. His winning the Red Bull Thre3style World Championship last year merely formally acknowledged that fact. There was…
Interviews with Michael McMorris of Baccahanal Jamaica and Mark Lalor of Xamayca
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…
Ilovecarnivall goes to Jamaica for carnival!
For the first time I will be heading to Jamaica. I’m almost ashamed to admit that I haven’t been before. But the good thing is that I will be also be participating in carnival in…
An interview with Madame Jocelyne Beroard of KASSAV!! by Ilovecarnivall
Growing up in St. Lucia, before I even really knew myself, I knew Zouk and Kassav. I sang the songs before really understanding them. As much as creole is part of my cultural heritage…
Ilovecarnivall interviews T-Vice!!
T-Vice is to kompas what Machel Montano is to soca, what Kassav is to zouk, what Don Omar is to reggaetón, what Rihanna is to urban music. Simply put, the band T-Vice is superstar…
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