As requested, more images from Odunde 2012 *http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nppb01xhfe0
Odunde!
The 37-year-old African festival took place at Gray’s Ferry in Philly yesterday. I like Philly. Odunde is a hot, joyful…
People Everywhere
I toyed with the idea of making a composite of these three photos, but decided against it. As they…
BdC Lagniape 3: A Lesson in Inquiry
This image hangs above my bed right now. It’s part of a series I took in 2011. It totally doesn’t…
Pretty Flower
Junior masquerader from the Poui section in Rosalind Gabriel’s kiddies Carnival presentation for 2011, Storyteller at the South Quay judging point,…
Monday Morning Light
Hi folks, Masquerader from 3Canal’s Jouvert Presentation for 2012: Occupy Hope a little light shines into your Monday morning. Enjoy…
And We’re Back!
Whew! Hello readers, subscribers, good people, For the past few days StudioLafoncette.com went quiet. After many hours of frustration…
Oooh! De Lagniappe! Just because I love you and I do owe you a few
A Throw Back: DC Carnival 2007 Shot from the top of the parade route on Georgia Avenue NW, perhaps near…
DC Jab Jab (DC Caribbean Carnival)
Jab Jab Possee on Georgia Avenue, DC Caribbean Carnival 2010 Hello folks, I’m back! Did you miss me? I’m sorry…
Photo of the Week (11/52)
Just to put a smile on your face. Happy weekend Enjoy L
Bdc Lagniappe 2 – Structure
What makes Trinidad mas stand out from some other carnivals is the broad emphasis on masqueraders individually carrying their costumes…
Photo of the Week (10/52): Moko Jumbie
Kemar Vincent playing Sun God from Junior Bisnath’s Kaisokah School of Arts They represent the ancestors. I never get tired…
BdC Lagniappe* 1: Mas Camp
Mas Camp Definition: a place where individuals design, construct, sew, decorate, create mas. Traditionally mas camps would be the nucleus…
Ah Still Here, Just hiding
Just letting you know I’m still here. A follow-up to BdC is coming, we’ll call it a lagniappe, just…
Mardi Gras, De Carnival is Over (BdC 21/21)
This series has come to an end, and so has carnival 2012. In Port-of-Spain the police shut down last lap…
“J’ouvert baway-o, pa metay la main asou yo”* (BdC 20/21)
3Canal Occupying de Savannah first thing in de morning to wake up de place. J’ouvert baway-o pa metay la main…
Dimanche Gras: De Hunt is On! (BdC 19.5/21)
Dwayne O’Connor wins calypso monarch competition and MacFarlane’s Queen wins Queen of the Bands 2012.
Panorama 2012 Results: All Stars Takes Prize (BdC 19/21)
Neal and Massy Trinidad All Stars scored highest points to win the first prize in Trinidad & Tobago’s Panorama…
Kiddies Mas New Images (BdC 18.5)
Here’s a teaser of images to come. The children played mas in their full glory and splendour today. Even if…
Photo of the Week: Blasts from the Past (BdC 16/21)
Mas is not entirely the domain of Port-of-Spain. Events take place in almost every town in Trinidad & Tobago. Here…
Tradition Lives on (BdC 16/21)
Hey folks, I started this blog because I heard too many myths and strange, inaccurate statements about Trinidad carnival. If we don’t…
High Tech High Tech! (BdC 15/21)
High tech, high tech! Identifying details have been obscured to protect the innocent (masquerader) 🙂 The National Carnival Bands Association…
Baby Doll (BdC 14/21)
Last night was the Traditional Carnival Characters competition at Victoria Square. This masquerader portrayed Baby Doll. The baby doll character…
Roots & Wings Exhibit (BdC 12/21)
If you’re in the vicinity of London or Brighton, UK check out Roots & Wings, an exhibit that runs at…
The People’s Competition BdC 11/21
Benjai performing “Trini” at Calypso Fiesta, 2011 Crowd at Calypso Fiesta – Calypso Monarch Semi-finals, 2010 Today is the Calypso…
Photo of the Week 6/52: Blasts from the Past (BdC 10/21) Charlie’s Roots
*See update note below. De music truck. Not too long ago it was the norm to have at least two…
Red Cross Kiddies Carnival (BdC 9/21)
This Saturday the Trinidad & Tobago Red Cross Society will host their children’s carnival competition. Every year it marks the…
Teaching Themes with Mas (BdC 8/21)
Two youth masqueraders in different depictions of Papa Bois, mythical father of the forest from Trinidad folklore I heard…