A masquerader perspective on the carnival experience
By now I’m sure you know Tribe Carnival 2018 is one of the most anticipated bands during Trinidad Carnival’s band launch season, as they usually set the mood for carnival season and get veterans and newbies excited. Tribe is highly innovative and some how impresses us in some capacity during their band launch. I have […]
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OMG! It’s band launch season already?! Harts Carnival launched tonight and released costume pictures for their 2018 presentation, Shimmer and Lace. I love the use of color and beading in these costumes. It’s always amazing to me how designers re-invent the wheel and continuously impress us with costume designs. What do you all think of […]
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Three bands launched for Crop Over this weekend so bare with us :). Erup The Band launched their Crop Over 2017, “Beyond Borders” presentation in Barbados on May 6. What beautiful costumes! Influenced by the cities around the globe, Erup dazzles us with peacock like feathers, gems, printed fabrics and headpieces. You can pre-register now, […]
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Time to get into Crop Over! Crop Over season starts shortly but we have 98 days until Kadooment and that means, fete lists to prepare, costumes to choose and band launches to showcase. Some bands (Xhosa, Kontact) have launched already. Baje International came to slay with their gorgeous colors and intricate unique designs. This band […]
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It’s that time again! So many bands are launching their 2017 carnival presentations as we prepare for a busy carnival summer. June and August are now summer months we look forward to, and get excited about adorning our bodies in beaded bikinis. Back again with some great designers, Epic Mas Band launched their 2017 Presentation, […]
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In December, 2016, Global Carnivalist sat down with Team Asari to talk about their upcoming launch and what masqueraders can expect with their 2017 presentation. Well it’s here. Dynasty Carnival fully launched and loaded. The only question is, which costume will you be wearing? Currently, I’m torn between being Hell’s Angel or an Honest Liar. […]
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Pronounced Zah-My-Kah, Xaymaca Carnival promises to bring us something new and something different that encapsulates the beauty of Jamaica. Naturally, because my favorite designer, Sandra Hordatt, endorsed and designed for Xaymaca, I had HIGH expectations. I have played mas with LehWeGoandSleek as well and have become used to the luxurious and quality frontline experience that they […]
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January is band launch season for Jamaica Carnival. You should already be planning where you’re going to stay and your budget. Now it is time to coordinate those costumes. The big band Bacchanal Jamaica launched their presentation last night. Registration will be open soon and their website is currently being updated but rest assured prices will […]
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The highly anticipated Hysteria Mas band launched their Dominica Carnival 2017 presentation on thanksgiving night, More Musique, reminding us of our love for mas. The four sections, Soca, Kaiso, Cadence and Bouyon, are the sounds of the island. Registration opened at 10AM today online and at the Mas Camp at 21 Hanover. Go check them out […]
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You’ve been following us for awhile (if not, click that follow button) so you already know the Global Carnivalist Team is on top of their 2017 Trini Carnival planning. But for those of you who like to procrastinate, it’s not too late. Hopefully you can find somewhere to sleep, that’s usually the biggest issue. If […]
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