Edmund Hart recovering after prostate surgery

Renowned bandleader Edmund Hart is recovering in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at the St Clair Medical Centre after surgery on his prostate.
According to his eldest son, Luis Hart, the masman was transferred from a private hospital in south Trinidad where the surgery was done because the family was not pleased with the medical treatment given to him there.
’We have issues with the treatment... after the operation,’ Hart said in a telephone interview yesterday.
’After the surgery, he was discharged early and he acquired a fever because of an infection.
’I’m totally dissatisfied with the treatment given. It’s only when we brought him to St Clair, we saw a difference. He was put into the ICU.’
Hart said his father was unable to breathe on his own but now he can, adding: ’They have taken him off the respirator. He seems to be making quite a good comeback.
’We hope that he keeps progressing. The response is great at St Clair. All the staff worked hard and I owe them a lot for that.’
Earlier this month, the family had called on the public to donate B-positive-type blood for Hart’s surgery.
The bandleader/designer and his wife, Lil Hart, are probably the most famous collaboration in post-war Carnival.
Their near-30-year partnership, from 1962 to 1991, bridged the many phases of modern pretty mas.

Kristy Ramnarine kramnarine@trinidadexpress.com
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Merry Christmas

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas.
Mas Assassin.

Peekaboo plans joyful Carnival for young ones

With Carnival merely two months away, there is much excitement in the industry. From large bands to medium and even children’s Carnival productions, the buzz is rife that Carnival 2010 will be a spectacle of dynamic proportions. One band that is planning a presentation of mass appeal is San Juan-based Peekaboo Productions. Designer Shane James is excited, and with the theme Look To The Hills—A Celebration of Life In Paramin, he seems to have his journey mapped out, with clear focus being kept on the Northern area that’s known for parang, green seasonings and J’Ouvert morning blue devils. The band, in its first year, is seeking to provide its young patrons with a joyful experience of what mas is really meant to be. Having been a part of carnivals across the islands and here in T&T over the years, the local costume designer understands the importance of creating costumes that are suited to what is topical at the moment.

For this reason, he says, Peekaboo has chosen to highlight the good aspects of T&T, in the face of the crippling crime situation that continues to be a topic of discontent. “We are calling on young people to come journey with us and experience the joy of mas. In 2010, we will highlight one of the most beautiful places in T&T—a place that is rich in culture and offers a good experience to anyone who visits.” Costumes, which are available to toddlers and youths up to age 14, range in cost from $650 to $950. Dance De Parang, The Ascent, Blue Devils, Green Seasoning and Cool Breeze are among the sections, and according to James, what will set Peekaboo apart from any other production is its focus on less sectioning and more individuality. James said the bandleader, 23-year-old Natasha Murray, had been instrumental in ensuring that Peekaboo Productions delivers for C2K10.

He said the organisation’s name was chosen to reflect the playfulness that was abundant among children of all ages. He says beyond Carnival, there will be a number of events planned and executed with the youth of T&T in mind. Based at 12 Evelyn Trace, El Socorro, in San Juan, Peekaboo Productions is calling on corporate Trinidad to assist in this endeavour. “This is an amazing opportunity for companies to give back to the young ones and help in making T&T’s Carnival—all areas of it—a truly successful venture,” says James. He says even if Peekaboo is not sponsored, they will ensure that all goes as planned. Call Peekaboo at 721-3166 or 314-0443. They’re guaranteeing the fun and excitement children yearn for.
ABA A LUKE

Published: 21 Dec 2009

Trinidad Guardian

IRON MAN 2: WAR MACHINE

When it's on it's on...

I was told about this M2K 2010 clip by a fellow Assassin, I found it and im putting it to you, now there is a message in this little video, the question is to who is it being sent?
Does anyone out there Know?

Whatever it means it looks like the action for Notting Hill Carnival 2010 is gonna be HOT!
Gloves off battle gear on, and lets keep our eyes on this little drama as it unfolds...

UKTV acquires Notting Hill Carnival doc

A Don Letts documentary celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Notting Hill Carnival has been acquired by UKTV’s Blighty.

Carnival!, made by Brassneck TV, the indie co-owned by Letts, presenter Kelly Cates (née Dalglish) and producer/director John Osborne, was picked up by distributor Electric Sky in the summer.
The doc tells the history of Europe’s biggest street party and features interviews with Sir Trevor McDonald, Jazzie B, Norman Jay, Miquita Oliver and Paul Simonon of The Clash.

It will air on Blighty in 2010.


The indie is currently in production on Strummerville, a film telling the story of the charity set up by Joe Strummer’s family and Damien Hirst in memory of The Clash frontman.
Brassneck TV’s other recent films include Hillsborough Remembered for History and Tony Christie: Going Homeand Love Music Hate Racism, both for Channel 4.

L'echo is Up

http://www.masjumbies.com/

The Mas Jumbies website is up and running .



This year they are looking back at some of the"traditional Juve Masque " of the 17th Century and creating  fashionable stylised versions of masquerade that died out by the start of the 20th Century.


This is one J'Ouvert band that I can see crossing the line from J'Ouvert to Monday & Tuesday in the future, check them out!

YUH DONE KNOW!

I DEY!