I love Christmas. Even though I don’t get to do all that I’d like to do, its always been a special time of the year for me. Its the music on the radio… The cleaning… The shopping… The preparation… The anticipation… The gift-giving… The gift-receiving!
Too bad it only lasts for 12 days…
As Christmas comes to a close, I just want to share some of our local (Trinbagonian) Christmas traditional music: Parang.
Parang performers... performing! (Image taken from the Trinidad Guardian)
Here are some performances from the 2009 National Parang Champs – Los Alumnos de San Juan – that I was able to capture while attending the 1st annual “Jazzang” (a mashup of the words “Jazz” & “Parang”). Hosted by the Jazz Alliance and Phase II Pan Groove (in their panyard) the event was well attended and very enjoyable. I’m looking forward to attend the next one!
Peace and Rice and ALL the very best for the new year!
Enjoy the videos…
The Bobolee Chronicles 
Thank’s for sharing all the info and music. Parang sounds great, certainly beats our traditional(lullaby) christmas music.:-)
You’re very, very welcome! Always glad to share!
I wish you and your loved ones all the very best for the new year… Take care!!! 😀
Thank you, wishing the same for you:-)