A masquerader perspective on the carnival experience
Krave The Band, the most anticipated Crop Over band launched their “Burlesque” theme in New York City on May 8. And damn was their presentation impressive. Gems, lace, feathers — a girl’s dream. Pre-registration is already open for some sections. Check out their presentation here: What are your thoughts? Is Crop Over starting to revel Trinidad’s […]
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New journeys, new experiences is what Erup The Band teased us with in the beginning of the year with their “Invictus, Journey to the Throne” theme! It is undeniable that they came out using the big guns, with Trinidad Designers and even hotter models, their 2016 Crop Over presentation is A1. For registration details and […]
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Crop Over Time Frame: July 24 – August 3 Ticket times, dates and how/where to purchase links for all the hot Crop Over 2016 fetes! SUNDAY – JULY 24 10AM – On Ship – Purchase here TUESDAY – July 26 3PM – Bare Ice Cooler Fete – Purchase here 11PM – Colorz Soca Cruise – Purchase […]
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Carnivalists! The time we were all waiting for FINALLY happened last night, April 30, when team Carnival Nationz finally put us out of our misery. We were concerned with the lack of “wow” factor all the other bands had this year for Caribana. Carnival Nationz WOWED us with their “Nest” theme. We love so many […]
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In recent years, DC Carnival moved to Baltimore creating Baltimore/DC One Carnival. While the parade falls on July 9 this year, the Carnival season launches toward the end of June in Washington, DC. Hookie Life and BKEnt bring us an arsenal of bess fetes which have been gaining more out of town visitors — Hookie […]
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Hollywood Carnival falls on the weekend of June 24, there are several events taking place before the parade. Hollywood Carnival is quickly growing into a North American fete destination, although the scene is certainly different from Miami or New York City. SATURDAY – JUNE 18 1oPM – Blush Jouvert Fete – Purchase here THURSDAY – JUNE 23 […]
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Zulu International launched their “Apocolypto” presentation on April 22 for Crop Over 2016. Bajan pop artist Rihanna, always plays mas with them when she goes home for Crop Over, so I had extremely high expectations for this launch. This year, their costumes are underwhelming. Individual sections look like frontline costumes (if that). Feathers are little […]
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Team Saldenah, the 17 Band of the Year title holder, launched last night, April 22nd with their theme “Outta Africa”. Their band is one of the most anticipated and so we were more than happy that they put us out of our misery and showed us their 2016 presentation. Registration will be open soon and […]
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Can you believe Trinidad Carnival bands (some) already dropped their theme teasers days after we crossed the stage in Trinidad and Tobago. For those of you who were waiting to recoup your pockets before you started planning your 2017 Trinidad Carnival trip — now is the time to start planning. Below is a checklist of […]
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Bajan band Kontact Band launched their 2016 Presentation on April 9th. Their mission is to consistently repeat The Ultimate Crop Over Experience by providing revellers with an unmatched experience like no other band. Here is their presentation Let us know what you think about their presentation in the comments below. Yours in Mas
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