On Juneteenth actor Michael B. Jordan launched his new rum, J’ouvert. Caribbeans had a field day debating whether or not he should have named his rum J’ouvert with no visible connection to the cultural tradition originating in Trinidad & Tobago, and celebrated across the Caribbean and other countries in lieu of pre-carnival festivities. Some people were calling it cultural … [Read more...] about Style & Vibes Podcast Ep. 81 – Michael B. Jordan and J’ouvert Rum
Trinidad Carnival
Style & Vibes Podcast Ep 32: Prepare for Trinidad Carnival with Soka Tribe
Carnival can be an overwhelming experience to plan. In this episode I’m speaking with Shermica Farquhar, founder of Soka Tribe, to discuss Carnival’s cultural impact in her childhood in Brooklyn, starting Soka Tribe in Washington DC and preparing mentally and physically for the main event! Soka Tribe holds classes, event performances and hosts revelers on a trip to Trinidad … [Read more...] about Style & Vibes Podcast Ep 32: Prepare for Trinidad Carnival with Soka Tribe
Style & Vibes Podcast Ep. 4 – Trinidad Carnival: What to Expect & How to Prepare
iTunes (Apple Podcast) | Google Play | Stitcher Executive Produced by Kerry-Ann Reid-Brown of Breadfruit Media As a Trinidad carnival newbie approaching the biggest (and best, in my opinion) carnival, there is a lot to take in. Masquerade bands, fetes, J’ouvert, where to book a hotel, how to book a driver...it can all be overwhelming. I know I … [Read more...] about Style & Vibes Podcast Ep. 4 – Trinidad Carnival: What to Expect & How to Prepare
Travel Vibes: Trinidad Carnival
Trinidad Carnival was an amazing experience. All the work that went into organizing and preparing was totally worth it. As a newbie to Trinidad Carnival and playing mas for the first time, I was determined to just go with the vibes! Trinidad Carnival is definitely about pacing yourself, which I did pretty well. I went to a few fetes, ate roti and corn soup on de road, got dutty … [Read more...] about Travel Vibes: Trinidad Carnival
Road to Carnival Chronicles: Trinidad Carnival
Trinidad Carnival is described as one of the best cultural experiences ever! It’s been on my bucket list forever. Of course, I didn’t want to go alone, but every time I tried to plan with friends someone would bail (life happens so I completely understand) but around this time last year, I set my mind on going. I found a group of other solo women newbies wanting the same … [Read more...] about Road to Carnival Chronicles: Trinidad Carnival