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3Day Kali Puja Tape One - Keith McNeal
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3Day Kali Puja Tape One - Keith McNeal

produced by Banyan Archive (Trinidad and Tobago: Banyan Archive, 2000), 6 hours 35 mins
FROM THE KEITH MCNEAL COLLECTION documentation of an annual Three Day Kali Mai Puja.
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3Day Kali Puja Tape One - Keith McNeal

produced by Banyan Archive (Trinidad and Tobago: Banyan Archive, 2000), 6 hours 35 mins
Description
FROM THE KEITH MCNEAL COLLECTION documentation of an annual Three Day Kali Mai Puja.
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Keith McNeal, fl. 1997, Banyan Archive
Author / Creator
Keith McNeal, fl. 1997
Date Published / Released
2000-03, 2000
Publisher
Banyan Archive
Topic / Theme
Religious festivals, Hinduism, Trinidadians
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2000. Used with permission of the Banyan Archive.
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April Blackman's funeral
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April Blackman's funeral

produced by Banyan Productions (Trinidad and Tobago: Banyan Archive), 1 hour 15 mins
Prayers over the grave, shots of attendees. Coffin wheeled out and put in hearse. Ras Shorty I (Garfield Blackman) speaks and his family gathers around him. April in her coffin as people file past. Ras Shorty I (Garfield Blackman) sings at the graveside accompanied by family as grave is filled in. Ras Shorty...
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April Blackman's funeral

produced by Banyan Productions (Trinidad and Tobago: Banyan Archive), 1 hour 15 mins
Description
Prayers over the grave, shots of attendees. Coffin wheeled out and put in hearse. Ras Shorty I (Garfield Blackman) speaks and his family gathers around him. April in her coffin as people file past. Ras Shorty I (Garfield Blackman) sings at the graveside accompanied by family as grave is filled in. Ras Shorty I (Garfield Blackman) plays guitar and sings with family. Mourners arrive at Williamsville Seventh Day Adventist church, singer sings... Prayers over the grave, shots of attendees. Coffin wheeled out and put in hearse. Ras Shorty I (Garfield Blackman) speaks and his family gathers around him. April in her coffin as people file past. Ras Shorty I (Garfield Blackman) sings at the graveside accompanied by family as grave is filled in. Ras Shorty I (Garfield Blackman) plays guitar and sings with family. Mourners arrive at Williamsville Seventh Day Adventist church, singer sings and preacher preaches. Hearse and procession on the road. A recording of April singing one of her songs is played. Coffin taken out of hearse and carried to graveside. Lowered into grave as gathering sings ABIDE WITH ME. Show more Show less
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Banyan Productions
Publisher
Banyan Archive
Topic / Theme
Religious rites and ceremonies
Copyright Message
Copyright © . Used with permission of the Banyan Archive.
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Beyro and Kali Pujas
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Beyro and Kali Pujas

(Trinidad and Tobago: Banyan Archive, 2000), 11 mins
Beyro and Kali Pujas FROM THE KEITH McNEAL COLLECTION.
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Beyro and Kali Pujas

(Trinidad and Tobago: Banyan Archive, 2000), 11 mins
Description
Beyro and Kali Pujas FROM THE KEITH McNEAL COLLECTION.
Date Written / Recorded
2000-11-18
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Documentary
Date Published / Released
2000
Publisher
Banyan Archive
Topic / Theme
Hinduism
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2000. Used with permission of the Banyan Archive.
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BIG RIVER TWO 10 May 2001
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BIG RIVER TWO 10 May 2001

(Trinidad and Tobago: Banyan Archive), 7 mins
This video is a documentary of the Caribbean Contemporary Arts' (CCA) eleven day artist workshop.
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BIG RIVER TWO 10 May 2001

(Trinidad and Tobago: Banyan Archive), 7 mins
Description
This video is a documentary of the Caribbean Contemporary Arts' (CCA) eleven day artist workshop.
Date Written / Recorded
2001-05-10
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Documentary
Publisher
Banyan Archive
Topic / Theme
Spirituality, Caribbean and West Indians
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2001. Used with permission of the Banyan Archive.
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Black Stalin interview – Front Gallery (Transcript available)
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Black Stalin interview – Front Gallery (Transcript available)

(Trinidad and Tobago: Banyan Archive, 2001), 1 hour 42 mins
This video is about Calypso/Soca musician, Black Stalin known for militant songwriting style.
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Black Stalin interview – Front Gallery (Transcript available)

(Trinidad and Tobago: Banyan Archive, 2001), 1 hour 42 mins
Description
This video is about Calypso/Soca musician, Black Stalin known for militant songwriting style.
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Interview
Date Published / Released
2001
Publisher
Banyan Archive
Topic / Theme
Rastafarian, Social activism and activists, Counterculture, Trinidadians
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2001. Used with permission of the Banyan Archive.
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Boysie Ben's Feast
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Boysie Ben's Feast

(Trinidad and Tobago: Banyan Archive, 2000), 3 hours 6 mins
This is a video of the Orisha Feast from the Keith McNeal Collection. Word Planting, Sacrifice. St. Michael/Ogun, Chappelle/Kali.
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Boysie Ben's Feast

(Trinidad and Tobago: Banyan Archive, 2000), 3 hours 6 mins
Description
This is a video of the Orisha Feast from the Keith McNeal Collection. Word Planting, Sacrifice. St. Michael/Ogun, Chappelle/Kali.
Date Written / Recorded
2000-08
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Keith McNeal, fl. 1997
Author / Creator
Keith McNeal, fl. 1997
Date Published / Released
2000
Publisher
Banyan Archive
Topic / Theme
Religious rites and ceremonies, Trinidadians
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2000. Used with permission of the Banyan Archive.
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Burning of Holika
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Burning of Holika

interview by Niala Maharaj (Banyan Archive, 1985), 17 mins

Hindu Ritual for burning of Holika and prayers.

Niala Maharaj interviews Pundit Sharma Basdeo about the burning of Holika celebrations (2).

Lighting of bonfire to burn Holika and villagers and devotees circle the fire to music and chanting, dancing and celebration as the fire rages.

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Burning of Holika

interview by Niala Maharaj (Banyan Archive, 1985), 17 mins
Description

Hindu Ritual for burning of Holika and prayers.

Niala Maharaj interviews Pundit Sharma Basdeo about the burning of Holika celebrations (2).

Lighting of bonfire to burn Holika and villagers and devotees circle the fire to music and chanting, dancing and celebration as the fire rages.

Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Documentary
Author / Creator
Niala Maharaj
Date Published / Released
1985
Publisher
Banyan Archive
Person Discussed
Pundit Sharma Basdeo, fl. 1985
Topic / Theme
Religious rites and ceremonies, Trinidadians
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1985. Used with permission of the Banyan Archive.
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Crossing Over, Tape 7, Crossing Over Ghana Tape 7
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Crossing Over, Tape 7, Crossing Over Ghana Tape 7

in Crossing Over, Tape 7 (Trinidad and Tobago: Banyan Archive, 1987), 19 mins
This video shows a funeral ceremony of a priest; the street scenes of Kumasi; musicians Koo Nimo and Lancelot Layne.
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Crossing Over, Tape 7, Crossing Over Ghana Tape 7

in Crossing Over, Tape 7 (Trinidad and Tobago: Banyan Archive, 1987), 19 mins
Description
This video shows a funeral ceremony of a priest; the street scenes of Kumasi; musicians Koo Nimo and Lancelot Layne.
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Documentary
Date Published / Released
1987
Publisher
Banyan Archive
Series
Crossing Over
Person Discussed
Lancelot Layne, Koo Nimo, 1934-
Topic / Theme
Town life, Religious rites and ceremonies, Ghanaians
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1987. Used with permission of the Banyan Archive.
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The Festival of Hosein
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The Festival of Hosein

produced by Banyan Productions; interview by Errol Sitahal, 1942- (Banyan Archive, 1985), 13 mins

Errol Sitahal introduces the feature.

Vox Pop on Hosein festival.

Mohammed Emamali speaks to Errol Sitahal about the preparations with shots of the preparations and prayers.

Mohammed Emamali continues to talk about Littler Hosay Night with video and drummers on street.

Mohammed Emamali speaks about the significanc...

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The Festival of Hosein

produced by Banyan Productions; interview by Errol Sitahal, 1942- (Banyan Archive, 1985), 13 mins
Description

Errol Sitahal introduces the feature.

Vox Pop on Hosein festival.

Mohammed Emamali speaks to Errol Sitahal about the preparations with shots of the preparations and prayers.

Mohammed Emamali continues to talk about Littler Hosay Night with video and drummers on street.

Mohammed Emamali speaks about the significance of the festival and Flag Night with video of flag night and tassa drums being heated.

Mohammed Emamali continues and talks about Big...

Errol Sitahal introduces the feature.

Vox Pop on Hosein festival.

Mohammed Emamali speaks to Errol Sitahal about the preparations with shots of the preparations and prayers.

Mohammed Emamali continues to talk about Littler Hosay Night with video and drummers on street.

Mohammed Emamali speaks about the significance of the festival and Flag Night with video of flag night and tassa drums being heated.

Mohammed Emamali continues and talks about Big Hosay Night with video of tadzias (Tadjahs) on the street with drummers.

Mohammed Emamali continues to talk about the procession on the following day to Queen's Royal College grounds and its significance.

Mohammed Emamali continues to talk about the Moons with video of them dancing and meeting and about the preparations that the dancers make to dance.

Mohammed Emamali continues and explains the destruction of the tazia (Tadjah) and throwing of the bits in the sea. With video of destruction and disposal.

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Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Interview
Contributor
Banyan Productions
Author / Creator
Errol Sitahal, 1942-
Date Published / Released
1985
Publisher
Banyan Archive
Person Discussed
Mohammed Emamali, fl. 1985
Topic / Theme
Religious rites and ceremonies, Trinidadians
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1985. Used with permission of the Banyan Archive.
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Gayelle, 1989 Series 1, Programme 12
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Gayelle, 1989 Series 1, Programme 12

directed by Christopher Laird, 1945-; produced by Christopher Laird, 1945-, Tony Hall, 1948- and Errol Sitahal, 1942-, Gayelle Television; interview by Errol Fabien, 1960-, Errol Sitahal, 1942- and Tony Hall, 1948-, in Gayelle (Trinidad and Tobago: Banyan Archive, 1989), 27 mins
Errol Fabien and Kumar Mahabir talks about Phagwa and Easter and the way the dates coincide while Tony Hall speaks with Bishop Clive Abdulah about the significance of Easter to the modern Trinidadian and Tobagonian. It also includes an extract of WE CRUCIFY HIM by The Strolling Players and an interview with its me...
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Gayelle, 1989 Series 1, Programme 12

directed by Christopher Laird, 1945-; produced by Christopher Laird, 1945-, Tony Hall, 1948- and Errol Sitahal, 1942-, Gayelle Television; interview by Errol Fabien, 1960-, Errol Sitahal, 1942- and Tony Hall, 1948-, in Gayelle (Trinidad and Tobago: Banyan Archive, 1989), 27 mins
Description
Errol Fabien and Kumar Mahabir talks about Phagwa and Easter and the way the dates coincide while Tony Hall speaks with Bishop Clive Abdulah about the significance of Easter to the modern Trinidadian and Tobagonian. It also includes an extract of WE CRUCIFY HIM by The Strolling Players and an interview with its member, Rita Ashby-Kerr.
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Christopher Laird, 1945-, Tony Hall, 1948-, Errol Sitahal, 1942-, Gayelle Television
Author / Creator
Christopher Laird, 1945-, Errol Fabien, 1960-, Errol Sitahal, 1942-, Tony Hall, 1948-
Date Published / Released
1989
Publisher
Banyan Archive
Series
Gayelle
Topic / Theme
Religious rites and ceremonies, Cultural life, Caribbean and West Indians
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1989. Used with permission of the Banyan Archive.
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