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CARIFESTA, Barbados - Len Boogsie Sharpe, Raf Robertson and Friends Play, Cuban Performers, and Interview of Mr. Dalrymple, Journalist with...
in CARIFESTA (Trinidad and Tobago: Banyan Archive, 1981), 21 mins
This video, published by Banyan Archive, is about CARIFESTA an international multicultural event to gather artists, musicians and to exhibit the artistic manifestations of the Caribbean.
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in CARIFESTA (Trinidad and Tobago: Banyan Archive, 1981), 21 mins
Description
This video, published by Banyan Archive, is about CARIFESTA an international multicultural event to gather artists, musicians and to exhibit the artistic manifestations of the Caribbean.
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Performance
Date Published / Released
1981
Publisher
Banyan Archive
Series
CARIFESTA
Topic / Theme
Music, Performing arts life, Musical performances
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1981. Used with permission of the Banyan Archive.
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Cavalleria Rusticana (without titles)
directed by Christopher Laird, 1945-; produced by Bruce Paddington, fl. 1974-2016 and Christopher Laird, 1945- (Trinidad and Tobago: Banyan Archive, 1982), 1 hour 5 mins
This is a Caribbean production of the opera in one act by Pietro Mascagni. Made for television, it features the Trinidad Sinfonia under the musical direction and the baton of Havelock Nelson. With Props by Aileen Thompson and Yvette Crooks; Lighting by George Williams and Vocal Directon by Joslynne Sealey.
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directed by Christopher Laird, 1945-; produced by Bruce Paddington, fl. 1974-2016 and Christopher Laird, 1945- (Trinidad and Tobago: Banyan Archive, 1982), 1 hour 5 mins
Description
This is a Caribbean production of the opera in one act by Pietro Mascagni. Made for television, it features the Trinidad Sinfonia under the musical direction and the baton of Havelock Nelson. With Props by Aileen Thompson and Yvette Crooks; Lighting by George Williams and Vocal Directon by Joslynne Sealey.
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Performance
Contributor
Bruce Paddington, fl. 1974-2016, Christopher Laird, 1945-
Author / Creator
Christopher Laird, 1945-
Date Published / Released
1982
Publisher
Banyan Archive
Topic / Theme
Cultural identity, Opera
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1982. Used with permission of the Banyan Archive.
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Crossing Over, Crossing Over Ghana Tape 8
directed by Christopher Laird, 1945-; produced by Christopher Laird, 1945-, Banyan Productions, in Crossing Over (Trinidad and Tobago: Banyan Archive, 0087), 17 mins
This video features visits made by Trinidadad and Tobago calypsonian Lancelot Layne and Ghanian highlife musician Koo Nimo. The visits were made primarily to explore links between the calypso and highlife music artforms. However, both men experienced various aspects of each other's culture and tradition, including...
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directed by Christopher Laird, 1945-; produced by Christopher Laird, 1945-, Banyan Productions, in Crossing Over (Trinidad and Tobago: Banyan Archive, 0087), 17 mins
Description
This video features visits made by Trinidadad and Tobago calypsonian Lancelot Layne and Ghanian highlife musician Koo Nimo. The visits were made primarily to explore links between the calypso and highlife music artforms. However, both men experienced various aspects of each other's culture and tradition, including religion, food and local pastimes.
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Koo Nimo, 1934-, Lancelot Layne, Christopher Laird, 1945-, Banyan Productions
Author / Creator
Christopher Laird, 1945-
Date Published / Released
0087
Publisher
Banyan Archive
Series
Crossing Over
Topic / Theme
Cultural identity, Music, Ghanaians
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1987. Used with permission of the Banyan Archive.
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Crossing Over, Crossing Over Trinidad – POS II
produced by Banyan Productions, in Crossing Over (Trinidad and Tobago: Banyan Archive, 1988), 17 mins
Koo Nimo (Daniel Amponsah) speaks with people in Woodford Square about his garments
People in Frederick street
Lancelot Layne and Koo Nimo (Daniel Amponsah) buy coconut water
Koo Nimo (Daniel Amponsah) plays for school children FRIDAY NIGHT YOU ASK ME PENNY
Shouter baptist in Woodford Square
Lancelot Layne speak...
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produced by Banyan Productions, in Crossing Over (Trinidad and Tobago: Banyan Archive, 1988), 17 mins
Description
Koo Nimo (Daniel Amponsah) speaks with people in Woodford Square about his garments
People in Frederick street
Lancelot Layne and Koo Nimo (Daniel Amponsah) buy coconut water
Koo Nimo (Daniel Amponsah) plays for school children FRIDAY NIGHT YOU ASK ME PENNY
Shouter baptist in Woodford Square
Lancelot Layne speaks to the students about the common rhythms of Calypso and Highlife. Koo Nimo plays and the children clap the rhythm as Lance speaks abo...
Koo Nimo (Daniel Amponsah) speaks with people in Woodford Square about his garments
People in Frederick street
Lancelot Layne and Koo Nimo (Daniel Amponsah) buy coconut water
Koo Nimo (Daniel Amponsah) plays for school children FRIDAY NIGHT YOU ASK ME PENNY
Shouter baptist in Woodford Square
Lancelot Layne speaks to the students about the common rhythms of Calypso and Highlife. Koo Nimo plays and the children clap the rhythm as Lance speaks about the rhythm of the iron in the steelband and also about the language or tone of the speech with deep and wide vowels
Lorraine Granderson asks question
Children ask more questions
Koo Nimo (Daniel Amponsah) demonstrates rhythm with his feet and hands and then plays to the rhythm
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Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Banyan Productions
Date Published / Released
1988
Publisher
Banyan Archive
Series
Crossing Over
Topic / Theme
Music, Trinidadians
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1988. Used with permission of the Banyan Archive.
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Gayelle, 1989 Series 1, Programme 47
directed by Errol Fabien, 1960- and Suzanne John-Frontin, fl. 1990; presented by Tony Hall, 1948-, Errol Sitahal, 1942- and Errol Fabien, 1960-; produced by Errol Fabien, 1960-, Suzanne John-Frontin, fl. 1990 and Suzanne Salandy, fl. 1990, Banyan Productions; interview by Errol Fabien, 1960- and Tony Hall, 1948-; performed by Charlie's Roots, in Gayelle (Trinidad and Tobago: Banyan Archive, 1989), 28 mins
This is programme no. 47 of the series Gayelle in Port of Spain, Tobago in 1989.
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directed by Errol Fabien, 1960- and Suzanne John-Frontin, fl. 1990; presented by Tony Hall, 1948-, Errol Sitahal, 1942- and Errol Fabien, 1960-; produced by Errol Fabien, 1960-, Suzanne John-Frontin, fl. 1990 and Suzanne Salandy, fl. 1990, Banyan Productions; interview by Errol Fabien, 1960- and Tony Hall, 1948-; performed by Charlie's Roots, in Gayelle (Trinidad and Tobago: Banyan Archive, 1989), 28 mins
Description
This is programme no. 47 of the series Gayelle in Port of Spain, Tobago in 1989.
Date Written / Recorded
1989-11-23
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Documentary
Performer / Ensemble
Charlie's Roots
Contributor
Errol Fabien, 1960-, Suzanne John-Frontin, fl. 1990, Suzanne Salandy, fl. 1990, Banyan Productions
Author / Creator
Errol Fabien, 1960-, Suzanne John-Frontin, fl. 1990, Charlie's Roots, Tony Hall, 1948-, Errol Sitahal, 1942-
Date Published / Released
1989
Publisher
Banyan Archive
Series
Gayelle
Speaker / Narrator
Dennis Hall, 1949-
Person Discussed
Dennis Hall, 1949-, Sonya Moze, Chris Herbert, 1956-, David Rudder, 1953-, Wilcox Morris, Harold Saldenah, fl. 1980
Topic / Theme
Soccer, Martial arts, Music, Soca, Calypso
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1989. Used with permission of the Banyan Archive.
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Interview with Koo Nimo
produced by Banyan Archive; interview by Tony Hall, 1948- (Trinidad and Tobago: Banyan Archive, 1990), 13 mins
Tony Hall interviews KoNimo. He speaks about Fitzroy Coleman and the death of Lancelot Layne and the naming of Lancelot Layne by the King of Ashanti. Speaks about Lord Kitchener and Len Boogsie Sharpe. He sings a special composition for Lancelot Layne
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produced by Banyan Archive; interview by Tony Hall, 1948- (Trinidad and Tobago: Banyan Archive, 1990), 13 mins
Description
Tony Hall interviews KoNimo. He speaks about Fitzroy Coleman and the death of Lancelot Layne and the naming of Lancelot Layne by the King of Ashanti. Speaks about Lord Kitchener and Len Boogsie Sharpe. He sings a special composition for Lancelot Layne
Date Written / Recorded
1990
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Interview
Contributor
Banyan Archive
Author / Creator
Tony Hall, 1948-
Date Published / Released
1990
Publisher
Banyan Archive
Person Discussed
Koo Nimo, 1934-, Len Sharpe, 1953-, Lord Kitchener, 1922-2000, Lancelot Layne, Fitzroy Coleman
Topic / Theme
Performing arts life, Folk music
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1990. Used with permission of the Banyan Archive.
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Interview with Ralph Macdonald
produced by Banyan Archive; interview by Tony Lutchman, fl. 1986 (Trinidad and Tobago: Banyan Archive, 1997), 17 mins
Tony Lutchman interviews Ralph Macdonald.
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produced by Banyan Archive; interview by Tony Lutchman, fl. 1986 (Trinidad and Tobago: Banyan Archive, 1997), 17 mins
Description
Tony Lutchman interviews Ralph Macdonald.
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Interview
Contributor
Banyan Archive
Author / Creator
Tony Lutchman, fl. 1986
Date Published / Released
1997
Publisher
Banyan Archive
Person Discussed
Ralph MacDonald, 1944-2011
Topic / Theme
Music, Musical genres, Soca, Calypso
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1997. Used with permission of the Banyan Archive.
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Interviews with Alain Jean Marie Jazz group
produced by Banyan Productions; interview by Tony Hall, 1948- (Trinidad and Tobago: Banyan Archive, 1991), 18 mins
Tony Hall interviews member of Alain Jean Marie Group. Double bass player - Jean Barbee about- how he encountered the pan- whether he would like to learn to play the instrument
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produced by Banyan Productions; interview by Tony Hall, 1948- (Trinidad and Tobago: Banyan Archive, 1991), 18 mins
Description
Tony Hall interviews member of Alain Jean Marie Group. Double bass player - Jean Barbee about- how he encountered the pan- whether he would like to learn to play the instrument
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Interview
Contributor
Banyan Productions
Author / Creator
Tony Hall, 1948-
Date Published / Released
1991
Publisher
Banyan Archive
Person Discussed
Jean Barbee, fl. 1991
Topic / Theme
Musicians, Music, Jazz
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1991. Used with permission of the Banyan Archive.
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Lord Kitchener at Rocky McCollin’s Tape 3
(Trinidad and Tobago: Banyan Archive, 1988), 20 mins
00:00:00- Lancelot Layne talking about the Kalinda
00:00:31- Fedo Blake, Mighty Popo (Reginald Blondell Alphonse), Lancelot Layne, Rocky McCollin, Johnny King (Johnson King), and Lord Pretender (Aldric Farrell), discuss the kalinda and its influence on Calypso and talk about stickfighting
00:05:20- Fedo. Blake t...
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(Trinidad and Tobago: Banyan Archive, 1988), 20 mins
Description
00:00:00- Lancelot Layne talking about the Kalinda
00:00:31- Fedo Blake, Mighty Popo (Reginald Blondell Alphonse), Lancelot Layne, Rocky McCollin, Johnny King (Johnson King), and Lord Pretender (Aldric Farrell), discuss the kalinda and its influence on Calypso and talk about stickfighting
00:05:20- Fedo. Blake talks about laws against drumming and other cultural forms
00:06:00- They sing PRISONIER LEVÉE (CONGO BARA)
00:12:14- Talk turns to T...
00:00:00- Lancelot Layne talking about the Kalinda
00:00:31- Fedo Blake, Mighty Popo (Reginald Blondell Alphonse), Lancelot Layne, Rocky McCollin, Johnny King (Johnson King), and Lord Pretender (Aldric Farrell), discuss the kalinda and its influence on Calypso and talk about stickfighting
00:05:20- Fedo. Blake talks about laws against drumming and other cultural forms
00:06:00- They sing PRISONIER LEVÉE (CONGO BARA)
00:12:14- Talk turns to Tambour Bamboo and the Camboulay Cannesbrulée riots and the banning of the drum Fedo Blake
00:17:19- Rocky McCollin talks about birth of the steelband
00:08:36- Superintendent Anthony Prospect speaks about chant Aiyo! Leaving the village in the morning. Then he speaks about other chants LEVÉE LA BAS and the Kalinda
00:18:19- Fedo Blake summarising the development of steelband and outlines description of Lord Kitchener as the premier composer for steelband
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Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Lord Kitchener, 1922-2000, Lord Pretender, 1917-2002, Mighty Popo, fl. 1994, Johnny King, fl. 1990, Rocky McCollin, Koo Nimo, 1934-, Lancelot Layne
Date Published / Released
1988
Publisher
Banyan Archive
Topic / Theme
Folk music, Martial arts, Calypso
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1988. Used with permission of the Banyan Archive.
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Parang Tape One
produced by Banyan Archive (Trinidad and Tobago: Banyan Archive, 1980), 22 mins
Interview with Pablo Hernandes of Los Pericos
Interview with Errol Mohammed, Chairman and founder of the National Parang Association of Trinidad & Tobago
Interviews with two Aficionados, Christine and Maurice
Interview with Sylvester Javier of Unidas Serenaders
Interview with an aficionado, Ms. Seelal
Intervi...
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produced by Banyan Archive (Trinidad and Tobago: Banyan Archive, 1980), 22 mins
Description
Interview with Pablo Hernandes of Los Pericos
Interview with Errol Mohammed, Chairman and founder of the National Parang Association of Trinidad & Tobago
Interviews with two Aficionados, Christine and Maurice
Interview with Sylvester Javier of Unidas Serenaders
Interview with an aficionado, Ms. Seelal
Interview with Michael ?
Interview with two other attendees at the competition
Interview with aficionado, Sandra Javier
Interview with afic...
Interview with Pablo Hernandes of Los Pericos
Interview with Errol Mohammed, Chairman and founder of the National Parang Association of Trinidad & Tobago
Interviews with two Aficionados, Christine and Maurice
Interview with Sylvester Javier of Unidas Serenaders
Interview with an aficionado, Ms. Seelal
Interview with Michael ?
Interview with two other attendees at the competition
Interview with aficionado, Sandra Javier
Interview with aficionado, Vashti
Interview with aficionado,
Interview with Sharlene Ali Khan of San Jose Serenaders
Interview with Wayne Flores of San Jose Serenaders
Interview with aficionado, Hernandes
Performance by Los Muchachos Del Agua
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Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Banyan Archive
Date Published / Released
1980
Publisher
Banyan Archive
Topic / Theme
Music, Folk Music
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1980. Used with permission of the Banyan Archive.
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