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Gayelle, 1990-1991 Series 1, Programme 12
Opening Sequence with Theme KADAMBARI by Ron Reid.
Rachel Carrington introduces the programme and anniversary of the death of Astor Johnson.
Feature on the production of the Astor Johnson Repertory Dance Theatre (RDT), KYO, extracts of the rehearsal for performance at Queen's Hall.
Rachel Carrington interviews Ele...
Opening Sequence with Theme KADAMBARI by Ron Reid.
Rachel Carrington introduces the programme and anniversary of the death of Astor Johnson.
Feature on the production of the Astor Johnson Repertory Dance Theatre (RDT), KYO, extracts of the rehearsal for performance at Queen's Hall.
Rachel Carrington interviews Eleanor Wells, member of the RDT and Claudia Applewhite, member and choreographer of the RDT.
Eintou Springer tells a last memory of Astor...
Opening Sequence with Theme KADAMBARI by Ron Reid.
Rachel Carrington introduces the programme and anniversary of the death of Astor Johnson.
Feature on the production of the Astor Johnson Repertory Dance Theatre (RDT), KYO, extracts of the rehearsal for performance at Queen's Hall.
Rachel Carrington interviews Eleanor Wells, member of the RDT and Claudia Applewhite, member and choreographer of the RDT.
Eintou Springer tells a last memory of Astor Johnson- stills of Astor Johnson and video of him demonstrating movements at teachers Training College (St. Vincent street, Port of Spain).
Rachel Carrington sketches the biography of Astor Johnson with stills and video of him rehearsing RDT at Teachers Trainig College on St. Vincent Street and extracts of interview with him about the formation of the RDT at Banyan studios (25 Warner Street, Newtown, Port of Spain) and extracts from the dances (SHE).
Rachel Carrington interviews Eintou Springer about Astor Johnson, STAY UP ZIMBABWE in rehearsal, Allison Seepaul speaks about Astor Johnson, Extract of TRISTESSE and PRAYING MANTIS danced by Nadine Mose.
Statement by Nadine Mose.
Julia Edwards speaks about Astor Johnson.
Tells a story about Astor and Andrew Bedeau and himself bathing at Macqueripe. Extract of SONG FOR YAMANJA at Queen's Hall.
Performance of TRIBUTE TO A KING by Repertory Dance Theatre under the credits. Danced by Lincoln Fortune.
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Dance Co-ordinator as the Jamaica Cultural Development Corporation (JCDC), Maria Smith explains some of the aspects and origins of the Jonkonnu with illustrations from history.
Narrator continues the history and describes the different...
Dance Co-ordinator as the Jamaica Cultural Development Corporation (JCDC), Maria Smith explains some of the aspects and origins of the Jonkonnu with illustrations from history.
Narrator continues the history and describes the different types of costume or characters with historical illustration
Dance Co-ordinator as the Jamaica Cultural Development Corporation (JCDC),... Mento and Jonkonno. Statements by Rainford West, Ellorene Gordon and parade.
Dance Co-ordinator as the Jamaica Cultural Development Corporation (JCDC), Maria Smith explains some of the aspects and origins of the Jonkonnu with illustrations from history.
Narrator continues the history and describes the different types of costume or characters with historical illustration
Dance Co-ordinator as the Jamaica Cultural Development Corporation (JCDC), Maria Smith further explores the cultural influences on the characters
Narrator continues pointing out characteristics of the costuming. And parade
A look at the costumes being constructed and designed by a small tailor shop
A look at costumes on parade in the street
Flute (fife) player, Joel henry talks about how he got involved with Jonkonnu band
Narrator talks about the importance of the fife man and the various functions of the different Characters as parade continues and the characters are seen acting out their roles
Dance Co-ordinator as the Jamaica Cultural Development Corporation (JCDC), Maria Smith talks about ways in which sponsors can help keep the traditions alive Rainford West comments Show more Show less