Band Launches on the way

With bands kicking of Notting Hill Carnival with some early launches it seems like the rest of the fraternity has been caught sleeping without a clue. But it seems like all that will change come this weekend when both Burrokeets in East London and Geneses in West launch their 2011 presentations on the Fri 27th and Sat 28th respectively.

Genesis will be presenting ‘Myths and Treasure beneath the sea ‘at the Blag Club 222 Kensal Road W10. Judgeing by the flyers Genesis seems to upgrading their look and approach to mas lets see how they handle the theme this year.

Burrokeets will be on the 27th of May at the ‘So Nice Bar’ 883-887 Lea Bridge Road London E17 9DS. The flyer does not mention the name of the presentation, but by the look of the flyer it’s going to be another ocean theme. I cant wait to see the approach of these two established bands.

UNSTOPPABLE: Culture Unleashed. The Addicted Mas Section for N.H.C 2011

The Specialist Entertainment  Mas division ADDICTED  have released their second  promo video clip giving us a look at the theme behind the mas and from here it looks HEAVY!
check it out...


The Addicted mas section presents 'Unstoppable: Culture Unleashed'.
This video clip highlights the journey carnival culture has taken from the West coasts of Africa, to the Barrack yards and streets of Trinidad and Tobago, to the streets of Notting Hill and Ladbroke Grove West London , England.
It also gives just a glimpse of what West Indians faced before Carnival was introduced to the British society.

From Africa, to slave ships, to Emancipation.
From Immigration, to Social Rejection, and open aggression.
A CULTURE IS UNLEASHED
From Police oppression, to cultural proliferation.
Carnival culture is...
UNSTOPPABLE.
For more info contact the Addicted Team at specialistevents@gmail.com

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a must see

R.I.P. Allyson Hennessy:

Allyson Hennessy.

If you were growing  up in the 80's like me, and went to a Juniour Secondary like me (evening shift), Allyson Hennessy would have been of your morning Monday to Friday before you went to school, on the morning programme Community Dateline. Watching her on TV every morning befor I went to school she was almost to me, a member of the family, a familier face and voice that filled the house after everyone else went to work leaving me at home alone.

When  she was not informing me on what was going on in Trinidad during the week she was for me  the voice of Carnival , adding another dimension to the Kings and Queens , or Pan sides, as they crossed the Savannah stage, I felt I could at times close my eyes and see the mas through her commentary, up to this year I admiringly watched her. If Trinidad ever had a Queen of Telivision for me it was Allyson Hennessy.
I had the oppertunity to meet her a couple of times outside Smokey and Bunty as an adult, my impression of her was that she was as nice in person as she was on TV.
Thanks for the memories Allyson Hennessy you were the best that ever did it.
Rest in Peace.

Allyson Hennessy

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DUTCH ST MAARTEN CARNIVAL 2011 Parts 1-4

I like the vibes so I'm posting it.

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