To the uninitiated devil mas sounds like devil worship – ominous, evil. On the contrary, it is about reflection: holding…
BdC 35/42 Traditional Mas
Dame Lorraine (for more info see here) Baby Doll terrorizing an onlooker (according to character). In background amidst the gorillas,…
Symbols of Power & Rebellion
In mas the Jab Jab is a symbol of resistance, the Indian, a symbol of solidarity with other oppressed peoples.…
Brooklyn Jouvert, Labor Day 2012
I came home with a rhythm ringing and figured out on the journey back while listening to music that it…
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…
Paramin Blue Devils (BdC 26/36)
Yes, that is a live chicken. So folks, the rebellion will be blogged (and televised), just not for the…
Devils, Jab Jab, Jab Molassie (BdC 3/36)
A Paramin Blue Devil near Queens Park Savannah on Carnival Tuesday night, 2009 Devils, Jab Molassie (Molasses Devil) Anti sinnin’,…
DC Caribbean Carnival 2010 is Here!
Greetings all, In honour of DC Caribbean Carnival, I’m sharing a few Photos of the Week with you (plus I…