Featuring Columbian singer-songwriter – Elkin Robinson. Elkin is the new face of Caribbean Folk and brings calypso, mento, sailor folk, gospel, and zouk influences into his healing sounds. All these influences are subsumed in his ‘Old Providence new roots’ sound, which is centred around his guitar and traditional instruments such as horse-jawbone, shakers and tub-bass, …
The Lidj Yasu Omowale Emancipation Village is the home of the Pan African Celebrations commemorating Emancipation. Following the blessing of the ground on Sunday 23rd July at 6pm, the Queen’s Park Savannah transforms into a hive of activity that highlights the talents of Trinidad and Tobago through music, art, and craft as well a historic …
In Swahili, the word Shikamoo means “I respect you.” Tribute to the elders, those present and those who have passed on to the other realm, is a pillar which the Emancipation Support Committee of Trinidad and Tobago (ESCTT) holds dear. On Friday 28th July, on the opening day of the Lidj Yasu Omowale Emancipation Village, …
Pan-African FestivalTT – Entertainment Galore starting with Shikamoo Relator Read More »
The Emancipation Kambule is BACK!! The Emancipation Support Committee of Trinidad and Tobago (ESCTT) has proclaimed that the Kambule Street Procession, as part of the 2022 Pan African Festival TT, will take place this year After a 2-year hiatus from a physical parade, the Committee is excited to facilitate this grand celebration of Emancipation for …
On Wednesday May 25th, in marking Africa Liberation Day / Africa Day, the Emancipation Support Committee of Trinidad and Tobago will Launch the 2022 Pan African FestivalTT Commemorating Emancipation (PAFTT). The ESCTT celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, with the theme Commemorating 30 Years of Transformation and Resilience. The organisation has planned a unique Festival …
On Saturday June 16th dancer, poet, chanter, story teller, community and cultural activist, Sista Ava, will become the first woman to receive the Keeper of the Tradition Award from the Emancipation Support Committee of Trinidad and Tobago, on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the annual Yoruba Village Drum Festival, which will take place at …
Welcome to the Lidj Yasu Omowale Emancipation Village. The tradition of the five-day celebration that leads to Emancipation Day begins on July 28 this year. Hosted by the Emancipation Support Committee which marks its milestone 25 th anniversary, celebrations begin with the opening of the Lidj Yasu Omowale Emancipation Village. Located at the Queen’s Park Savannah, the village is …
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