A musical T20: Carnival Champions League
Thursday 21 January 2021
Calypsonian Myron Bruce explains the Carnival Champions concept to members of the media at IMax, One Woodbrook Place, Woodbrook, on Monday. - Angelo Marcelle
CARNIVAL 2021 has been cancelled but this has not halted innovative, Carnival-related events from happening.
One of the latest Carnival-type events to grow out of the pandemic year –which saw many event organisers having to develop creative and innovative ways to sell their product – is Carnival Champions League (CCL).
The virtual series was launched on Monday at Imax Gemstone Theatre, One Woodbrook Place, Port of Spain. The event’s founder Myron “Myron B” Bruce said it is a revolutionary concept that will showcase the skill and artistry of TT’s singers and musicians in a competitive league format.
The Trinidad and Tobago Guardian is the longest running daily newspaper in the country, marking its centenary in 2017. The paper started life as the Trinidad Guardian on Sunday 2nd September 1917 by the newly formed Trinidad Publishing Company Limited.
Analysis needed on virtual Carnival experience
Saturday 16 January 2021
THE EDITOR: This is the third year that Nesta “Sekon Sta” Boxhill and his team have organised their “fetecert” (tele concert). Once again, though we may have missed a golden opportunity to assist the popular Arts, which are an integral part of our economy.
What has happened? Current discussion about Sekon Sunday revolves around whether any public health protocols were breached. Clearly that is very important as we continue to live with the pandemic.
But what about the content of the event itself? Commentary was limited. One report/critique that I saw in the print media was headlined “First-class show at Sekon Sunday” written by Newsday’s Melissa Doughty (January 12).
The party is on with soca, pan and Sekon Sunday
Friday 8 January 2021
Sekon Sta performs at his Sekon Sunday concert at Fatima College, Mucurapo Road, on January 12, 2020. - ANGELO MARCELLE
THE party is still on, even though it may be scaled down for a much smaller audience. Entertainers continue to provide their fans with a Carnival experience through performances with small, live audiences.
This weekend will see events hosted by soca artiste Nesta “Sekon Sta” Boxill, a 21st Century Calypso Tent Experience that includes Desperadoes Steel Orchestra and top calypsonians, and Neil Iwer George will continue his virtual Stage series.