In this hour-long podcast with carnival historian Jo Alexander, our experts share their insights and knowledge on the history, significance

Excerpt 1 He woke up to June the 7th, his thick duvet covered the fetal position he’d held himself tight in for the last few hours. His...

Like many reading this, I attended this year's Nottinghill carnival, however unlike most my day started around 4:30 am as I'd told my...

Inspiration can come from some of the most unusual places. Newton had to have an apple fall on his head to knock the theory of gravity...

Now, J’ouvert is a free and fun time but it also has tradition and significance. Now, if we don’t educate our people, we are to blame for...

J’ouvert means the opening of the morning; and we celebrate the opening of Carnival in honour of our Ancestors remembering their shackles...

I have been involved in Carnival all my life, growing up getting ready for Carnival was always an exciting time in my house. Design in...

Jo Alexander - "You going carnival this year?" David - "No" Jo Alexander - "Carnival is a big part of our heritage you need to make sure...

A core part of Notting Hill's carnival is its sound system culture that draws in people from all over the world. Willingly masses gather...

Very much like myself, my dad drew his first breath of life in London's east end, although before he could assimilate into one of the...

Picture you, you and me, K-I-S-S-I-N-G, Picture you and me under the tree (I can't finish the rest of this! ) - Vybz Kartel - Picture...

Without a doubt, Wray & Nephew UK have been the staple of many Caribbean homes for generations. As a youngster, my first unknowing...

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