Posts tagged Trinidad & Tobago

Contact Staff They came in huge numbers to hear sweet pan and enjoy an evening of performances and fun at McKenzie King Park in Cote des Neiges. And they left fully satisfied after getting a taste of Trini-style Panorama music from Salah Steelpan Academy, who are in preparation to compete in the International Panorama Competition in Trinidad and Tobago. After the first delivery of Salah Wilson’s arrangement of Outta de Box, the crowd wanted more, so the Academy served up another taste of the catchy, intricately arranged song only to be called upon for yet another sampling. So went the …

Dr. Oliver Jones Golf Tournament Montrealers are invited to join Dr. Oliver Jones at the Atlantide Golf Course 2201 Blvd. Don Quichotte, Notre-Dame-L’Ile-Perrot on Friday August 14, j for a grand golf tournament. It promises to be day of fun and excitement with a variety of  contests to test the skills or the lack of skills of participants. Registration at 10am and tee-off time 12:30pm. This is a fundraising event for Union United church building project.For registration  www.unionunitedchurchmtl.ca, (514) 932-8731, or www.golfatlantide.com Barbados House at Angrignon Barbados House invites you to its summer throwback picnic at Angrignon Park, Saturday, July …

Steelpan, drumming, calypso uptown on July 5 Contact Staff Steelband music will fill the air around McKenzie Park in Cote des Neiges as the annual Montreal International Steelpan Festival its 14th year, moves Uptown on Sunday July 5. This year, the featured band will be Salah Steelband Academy performing its highly anticipated panorama tune “Outta the Box” as it prepares to compete in Toronto where they won six national title and for the first time in Trinidad and Tobago at the first International Panorama competition. Several school and community steelbands together with a line up of other performers are also …

Carifiesta’s 40th anniversary non-celebration Our once majestic Caribbean parade that provoked excitement and unbridled passion in our community and across North America has of late been a shadow of its once spectacular self. Today the thing they call Carifiesta, is in its 40th year. And what should have been a milestone celebration to mark four decades of Caribbean cultural offerings in a city with an unquenchable thirst for festivities seems to be little more than an annoyance to those who will be disturbed by its presence. In the hands of an inward-looking few, little about the parade has changed over …

Business Development Bank of Canada celebrates diversity with Carifiesta Theme “There’s a misconception that, to be equal, we must all be the same. However, in my experience, having people from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives can truly enrich a business.” Those were the words of Vanessa Shields, Diversity Committee member at the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) during a June 11 event held by the organization to celebrate diversity in the workplace. The event, hosted at BDC’s headquarters in downtown Montreal, focused on new Canadian citizens with an emphasis on Montreal’s Caribbean community and its contribution to the …

Inskip, Evelyn and Seymour The “three musketeers” of Montreal’s most popular masquerade band committed to keep the color and splendor in the Carifiesta parade Contact Staff On Saturday, July 4, Roots Cultural Association will be on St. Catherine Street in downtown Montreal doing what they have done best for close to four decades, showcasing the art of masquerade and adding that little touch of splendor to the Carifiesta parade. This year’s presentation From North to South is what’s called in Trinidad, Indian Mas and traces the migration process of various native tribes from North to South America. As they have …

For  those who grew up listening to his music, or  seen him perform over multiple generations, he will forever be known as the Mighty Sparrow. Over the years, he has earned a multitude of titles including  Dr. Slinger Francisco, now add another: Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) to his name, From here on he will be known as Dr. Slinger Francisco OBE Awarded to nationals of Commonwealth nations, an OBE recognizes prominent national or regional figures making distinguished or notable contributions not just to Caribbean, but international culture, in their own specific areas of activity. Francisco’s …

New outdoor fun, food and music at the Old Port Montreal is known internationally as the city of festivals. From Jazz, comedy, reggae, beer and countless others, there’s always something catering to someone. This summer, witness the revamp of the Taste of The Caribbean at the Old Port. After 15 very successful years producing the annual one-day event, founder Gemma Raeburn recently teamed up with clothing designer D-Emage Wear. They decided to take things to another level and offer a 3-day event showcasing tastes and sounds of the Caribbean. D-Emage owner Maxwell Phillips invited friend and worldwide event coordinator Cezar …

Get a taste of Salah Steelband Academy as they prepare for the International Panorama competition in T&T Contact Staff For many music lovers, the sound of a steelband in full musical flight can be an intoxicating experience. And every summer, those Montreal steelpan lovers look to the annual Montreal International Steelpan Festival (MISF) for their fill of sweet pan. For many years the festival was staged at Parc Jean Drapeau, but has since made it’s way back into the community because it’s where pan belongs, according to MISF  founder Salah Wilson. So after one or two years at the grounds …

A life of football, money and politics Egbert Gaye It’s a long way from Rio Claro, a lil’ village in southern Trinidad, to the hallowed halls of power and influence at FIFA, the international controlling body of football – or soccer as they call it here in North America – but Jack Warner made it look easy. From a distance, the former teacher, university lecturer, football executive turned politician, doesn’t exude much charm, but no one can deny his obvious wit, gumption, together with his entrepreneurial and organizational skills. So it’s not by chance that his was a slow, steady …