She has been prolific in the creation of costumes since arriving on the designing carnival scene in London (UK) and has had many successes. Arguably, one of her greatest achievements as a designer is…
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Ilovecarnivall interviews Martin Jay, the UK Prince of Soca!!
Notting Hill is just two weeks away and there is absolutely no way London carnival season will pass without an interview with one of the most iconic members of the UK Soca community; Mr…
Paraiso School of Samba: Carnival of Brasil!!
It’s all about Samba!! I have been waiting impatiently for this launch! I tried Samba about six years ago with this school and loved the energy and the drums which they always practised with.…
South Conections Mas Band: Lights, Camera, Action!
Yes. I really enjoyed South Connections Band Launch. For many reasons which I will tell you soon. But first, let me give you some background information about this band. Again, I was on unfamiliar territory…
Burrokeets Mas Band Launch: 50 years and gold gold gold!
I didn’t know much about Burrokeets Mas band. I knew that Martin Jay used to collaborate with them before he created Funatiks Mas band. A few of my friends played with them. And I…
Fancy Sailors Band Launch: Cricket, rum and pirates!
West Indies needed 7 runs out of 4 balls to win when Nicole and I entered the venue for the Soca Massive Fancy Sailors Band Launch. The band leader Mr Michael gave us the…
Tropical Mas Band: A little girl’s dream!
Let me share with you a story of a mas band which started because of a little girl’s love of carnival and a father’s determination to make her wish a reality. The co-founder of…
Do I really have to attend carnival band launches?
Short answer? For London Notting Hill Carnival? For me? Yes. It is. Let’s acknowledge something right now shall we? London is not Trinidad. Or Barbados. Or Grenada. Or Rio. London is LONDON baby! One…
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