Carnival Nationz Miami - Miami Carnival 2010

Wednesday, April 28, 2010 clivia 0 Comments

This year Carnival Nationz has decided to pay special attention to one of the greatest figures in Caribbean history, something that has never been done before. An entertainer who needs no introduction… the "KING OF CALYPSO"… will be honoured in true CNz fashion for all the awe inspiring music that he has provided to us over the years. Call him by whatever name you know him: "Slinger Francisco" ~ "D'Birdie" ~ "The King"... we at CNz will simply call him "SPARROW D'LEGEND"

As was done last year, the theme for Toronto Carnival is also used in the Miami Carnival competition. The Miami Carnival Nationz information is as follows:

Carnival Nationz Miami:  [Taken from their Facebook Information]
CNz Miami is an all-inclusive band.
On the road with CNz - Miami: D'Bandit (Toronto), DJ Dorenzo (Miami), Hypa Hoppa (Red 96.7 FM Trinidad)
INFO:
Band Leader - Lesley lesley@carnivalnationz.com ~ 954.298.3381
DJ Dorenzo - dorenzo@carnivalnationz.com ~ 954-701-5655
Savanna Thomas - savanna@carnivalnationz.com ~ 954-809-8024
Nigel Braithwaite - nigel@carnivalnationz.com ~ 305-975-4703
Wilfred @ 954-478-6873 - will@carnivalnationz.com or Annie @ 786-469-1478 - annie@carnivalnationz.com
Marsha - marsha@carnivalnationz.com ~ 954-732-8257
You can see the CarnivalNationzMiami facebook group here. The Toronto Carnival Nationz launches May 1st, so we will be able to see the costumes that will be used in Miami also.
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Makeup - CY EVOLUTION

Tuesday, April 27, 2010 clivia 0 Comments

I did makeup for a CY Evolution photoshoot recently. Here is one of the images. YAY!
When I have the others Ill post them. A girl gotta hustle!! Trying to build a portfolio. I wanted her freckles to show...they wanted a natural face with BRIGHT eyes...so I just used tinted moisturizer.  I think though I'm becoming the Vibrant Eyeshadow girl. Thanks Homer. Here is the link to CY's Facebook page.
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Rembunction - Ah Digging Horrors

Friday, April 23, 2010 clivia 0 Comments

Island music..MOVES me. Don't get me wrong. I'm a Soca head, a Kaiso head probably is more accurate. My taste in Island music is eclectic and runs the gamut. I'm especially appreciative of a lavway...a groove beat..and especially if the music captures the traditional elements of Kaiso but adds a contemporary twist so that it remains relevant.

Rembunction does this perfectly in his "Ah digging Horrors". A perfect Combo of old and New. Mighty Sparrows classic Ah digging Horrors, infused with a a current rhythmn line..with Rembunction's unforgiving, unrelenting TRINIDADIAN ACCENT [god i love that...no twanging..lol]. Horns intact. Gotta love it. The video itself is amazing..produced by Rembunction himself. A perfect balance of color and drama. Simple and remarkably effective. Cameos by Mr Roy Cape himself and Sparrow doing his trademark dances. Doesn't hurt that he is a yummy chocolate rasta trini masterpiece either :).

See the video after the jump


Check out his youtube channel here. His other videos are animated videos..equally amazing. So distinctly Trinidadian. I especially like Samantha Claus. Book Mark Em. Its worth it.

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Kes and Tessane - Loving You

Friday, April 23, 2010 clivia 0 Comments

Ive loved Tessanne Chin for ages. While her sister hit main stream a few years back, she has remained a little underground in her following and appeal. Her voice is a powerful instrument...like Nadia Batson's... and it gives me goose bumps. When she rocks out on the reggae tracks...you know for sure that you're experiencing a MOMENT.

So imagine how happy I was when she collaborated with my second place Soca Addiction [after the BOY] Kes the band..specifically Kees in this case. Its my favourite genre of music - Island Hybrid Music. How do you classify it? It's distinctly Island Music - infused with Tessanne's Rock styling and Kees R&B style.

Ive been demanding this type of music for ages [HINT HINT XOXO]. We don't have enough Soca/Island Love songs. Too much dig out, jump and jump music when we're sooooo obviously capable of more. So enjoy. Loving You. I'm sure you guys may have seen it already on face book ...for those that didn't.



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Walshy Killa SOCAL 4..

Thursday, April 22, 2010 clivia 0 Comments

My darling Walshy Fire, the girls dem hair drier, make the people perspire...yeah jed...lol..bull pistle [inside joke] has done his new soca - ish CD SOCAL 4.

Got this email this morning so I had to share

If u havent heard Socal 4: The Socavivor heres a chance and direct link to it. Hosted by Machel Montano we get ready for Carnival season to kick off! See u there...

- Walshy the Socavivor

The link for download is here and follow his podomatic weekly podcast here.

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Whey...the season start already? Fun Generation Launches Miami Carnival 2010 -

Wednesday, April 21, 2010 clivia 0 Comments

So...like we start. First Band Launch of the Season:


Check for more details at their website: http://fungeneration.org. They also have a facebook group here. I will be making a huge effort to attend so I can give you pics and reviews. The Ting Start!!
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South Florida Caribbean Night Life Examiner - Rhonda Berment

Wednesday, April 21, 2010 clivia 3 Comments

One of my great friends Rhonda Berment has gotten a great new gig. She is now a writer [PAID] for the Examiner as a feature writer on South Florida Caribbean Night Life.
It means that she goes to the events that are popular in the Caribbean community and shares the information with the rest of the world via her write up...an insight into the caribbean community here. A review with pictures.
Make sure to check out her facebook page and her examiner page.
Rons...youre the best and you've been doing a great job. Im proud of you. Please book mark these links as they will be updated constantly throughout the year.


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SOO

Friday, April 09, 2010 clivia 3 Comments

I was trying to edit the template on another blog of mine...and
WIPED OUT THE FORMAT for this one by mistake...
lol
Bear with me while i try to reconfigure this one to my extremely irrational standards.
:)

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