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Posts by Avah Atherton
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Tamboo Bamboo: The Rebellious Sound of Music in TrinidadWith a ready supply of bamboo across the island, these bands flourished in the late 1800s.
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The Surprising Origins of Parang, Trinidad and Tobago’s Christmas Folk MusicHow did Spanish-language Christmas songs become so popular in the English-speaking islands?
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Measuring Tradition with Mom: A Lesson in Trinidadian Christmas PastellesPastelles are a quintessential Trinidadian Christmas dish, brought to the islands by Venezuelan migrants.
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The Art of Rebellion: The Baby Doll Masquerade in Trinidad and Tobago’s CarnivalThe Baby Doll character represents many layers of historical oppression and disenfranchisement.
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