English Trailer AfroLatinos

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Afro-Latinos "The story never told" is a documentary television series produced independently by Creator Pictures, LLC . The program will illustrate history and celebrate the rich culture of people of African descent. The documentary covers the story from how and when slaves were brought to Central and South America to the identity-related issues in the Hispanic community today.

 There are an estimated 200 million Afro-descendants in Latin America but most of them have no economic or political power. This documentary takes us to see the Afro-Latinos across nations in Spanish and Portuguese. Also teach the uninformed and starts, hopefully, social change throughout Latin America. The documentary series will begin with the slave trade to the 1500s and remind palenqueras Maroons and their communities and will cover the controversial theory of the African presence in pre-Hispanic America. The series continues to analyze the closeness and religious differences between the Catholic Church and practices such as Yoruba and Voodoo. You learn from these religious and sacred ceremonies through dance and music, such as the drum is a very special instrument used in Latin music today, but how many people know of its history? The film will also have a segment dedicated to Afro-Latino cuisine, which show African influence in the lives of Latinos.

Yet African dialects are mixed with the Spanish in places like San Basilio de Palenque and we discovered a dictionary of Spanish words of African origin. The identity will be given a special segment that affects millions of Afro-Latino world. We interviewed people from the U.S. to Argentina about issues like "good hair, bad hair," interracial marriages and more, much more. One of the most important chapters in the documentary is that dealing social issues affecting African communities -Latino. Our producers not only documented the problems also lived in communities to get first hand information about their situation. was found in most countries there is a lack of government support, it may be because of discrimination or simply corruption but this documentary goes further to report reality.

Hopefully, this documentary can propel their African brothers and sisters so that they are invisible in the eyes of politicians and society in general. to make changes for our people and that there justice and equality. Continue to visit this website to find out when the film is going to be broadcast on the local channel.
Source:http://www.afrolatinos.tv/

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Carnival In T&T The Word & Associates Presents, Leviticus 2013

Trinidad and Tobago's Roman Catholic Mas Band, The Word & Associates, updated their Facebook page today with the name and designs of their carnival 2013 theme entitled 'LEVITICUS 2013.'  The band designed by the legendary team  of Chris Santos and Gregory Medina, looks like it can be a formidable band on the road next year. One cant help but wonder, is the Church flirting with public opinion with its book of choice and current events in T&T?

Tribes of Levi

 Animal Sacrifice

 Damnation

Foliage Gatherers

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TIME MACHINE: Trinidad Carnival 1995

Controversy is a tradition of Carnival in Trinidad, every year you can bet there is going to be a tune, a mas band, or a government policy, that will upset the masses and result in a rise in public opinion.

One of  the biggest controversies  of Carnival 1995 was  the Minshall vs Church  saga  when various Christian  denominations  including the Catholic Church opposed his use of the word Hallelujah  in his carnival presentation , little did we know  that some 16 years later  the Catholic Church itself will bring a mas band on the road.

Goes to show, Minshall was simply ahead of the game, and the society.

Ricardo Harewood was 'Spirit of Light' in 1995.

In 1995 Minshall’s Hallelujah won the N.C.C’s Band of the Year title. Minshall was followed by the Legend Wayne Berkley’s band Origami in 2^nd place with Richard Afong’s Barbarossa presentation ‘East of Sumatra’ coming in third.

The medium band of the year was won by Stephen Derek and D Midas Associates with Ebony and Ivory.  Jason Griffith’s ‘Shipwreck’ gained second place and ‘Total Delights’ by showcase coming in third.

The small band category was lead by Henry Ramdin and Anthony Jackman’s ‘Dakota Dog Dancers’.Neville Aming’s ‘Festival in Ethiopia’ was second , with yet another legendary name in carnival Glendon Morris’s band was third with ‘Original Stylish Sailors’

Roland St George1995 'Fury of Djarkata'

The 1995 King of Carnival title was won by Hilton Cox who portrayed ‘Mystic Dawn’ from the Stephen Lee Hung ‘Oceania’. It was the fourth title of his career.

Second place was won by Roland St George  in his portrayal ‘Fury of Djarkata.

Third place was won by the late great Tedder Eustace , who portrayed  ‘Star of wonder, Star of Light’.

The Queen of Carnival title was won by Alyson Brown who portrayed ‘Joy to the World’ from Minshall’s band Hallelujah. Anra Bobb was second with ‘Peace and Love’ she was followed up by Ira Patterson in ‘Goddess of Wisdom and Light’.

Shane Correia: King 'Carnivore'.

The Dimamanche Gras Calypso Monarch final was won by Leroy Calliste (Black Stalin). The 1995’title the fourth in his career was won with two tunes, “Tribute to Sundar Popo’ and ‘In Time’. Second place was won by Cro Cro with the Mighty Sparrow coming in third.

The Road March title OF 1995 was won by Super Blue with the soca tune ‘Signal to Lara’.

The Rest is Carnival History.

Mas Assassin out!

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Catholics to bring out mas band

Roman Catholic priest Fr Joe Harris takes a chip with Katrina Laydoo, left, Sophie Walcott, right, and Daniella Walcott as they model costumes from the Carnival band, Genesis 1—Creation. Photo: Karla Ramoo

The first mas band produced by the Roman Catholic Church in Trinidad and Tobago will hit the streets of Port-of-Spain come Carnival Monday and Tuesday. Genesis 1—Creation is being presented by The Word and Associates, a new mas entity made up primarily of parishioners from St Anthony’s RC Church in Petit Valley. Committee members include Derek Walcott, Felix Edinborough, veteran masman Raoul Garib and Carnival bandleader Rosalind Gabriel. The band’s designer is Lisa Bhajan and veteran mas designer Wayne Berkeley is giving guidance on design quality and production.


The band was officially launched yesterday at the Queen’s Park Cricket Club (QPCC) Banquet Hall at the Queen’s Park Oval, Port-of-Spain, with Roman Catholic priests Fr Jason Gordon and Fr Joe Harris among those expressing support for the project. Organisers said the band would provide an opportunity for masqueraders to enjoy Carnival without the vulgarity. It is aimed at people who have “matured beyond the need to be high on alcohol to enjoy Carnival and life.” The band will feature 12 sections with a maximum of 100 masqueraders per section.

There will also be a King and Queen. Costumes will range between $1,200 and $2,500. On the road music will be provided by DJ Rene, Simple Sounds and Valley Harps. There are two mas camps for the band—one located at Stevens Road, Long Circular, obliquely opposite the Church of the Assumption in Maraval for payment and distribution of costumes, and at the production site in Belmont. Registration will take place at the mas camp as well as online.
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Tears in St Joseph as Christ is crucified

Tears streamed down the faces of many, others wailed in anguish as the crucifixion of Jesus Christ came to life at St Michael’s RC Church, Maracas, St Joseph. Mothers clutching their babies, fathers, grandparents, some in wheelchairs, turned out in their numbers yesterday to witness His death re-enacted. Jesus’ cruel three-hour journey commenced at 4.30 am at Acono Junction, led by Parish Priest Fr Gerard Tang Choon and lead director Dianne Narine.

Roman soldiers armed with swords and dressed in full battle gear, kept a close watch on Jesus, who was portrayed by Justin Rampaul. After the re-enactment, worshippers were treated to the traditional hot cross buns symbolising the crucifixion. The cross represents the crucifixion and the shape of the bun represents the rock that was removed from the front of the Christ tomb when he was resurrected on Easter  Sunday.

TOP: Jesus (Justin Rampaul) is led away by Roman soldiers to be crucified.
CENTRE: Roman soldiers stand guard as Jesus is crucified.
ABOVE: Mary, portrayed by Jacinta Douglas, comforts Jesus before he is crucified.
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