by wearejouvert | Sep 4, 2024 | Parade Highlights, Past Events
This year’s J’Ouvert celebration in Brooklyn was a breathtaking showcase of culture, creativity, and community spirit. Organized by J’Ouvert City International, the event drew thousands of revelers, filling the streets with music, color, and joy....
by wearejouvert | Aug 30, 2024 | Past Events
Brooklyn’s J’Ouvert City International (JCI) played a key role in bringing the essence of J’Ouvert to the Caribbean Music Awards 2024. Held at Kings Theatre on August 29th, 2024, the awards celebrated Caribbean talent, with...
by wearejouvert | Aug 19, 2024 | Cultural Leaders, History
Rudy King is a name that resonates with anyone familiar with the history of steel pan music in New York. As the founder of the first steelband in the city, Trinidad Steelband, King played a crucial role in introducing and popularizing this unique Caribbean instrument...
by wearejouvert | Aug 19, 2024 | Cultural Leaders, History
Carlos Lezama, affectionately known as “the Father of Brooklyn Carnival,” played a pivotal role in transforming New York’s Caribbean Carnival into one of the largest and most vibrant cultural events in the world. Born in Trinidad and Tobago, Lezama...
by wearejouvert | Aug 19, 2024 | Cultural Leaders, History
Jessie Waddell, a trailblazing figure in the history of New York’s Carnival, is best known for her role in bringing the vibrant spirit of Caribbean Carnival to the streets of Harlem. Born in Tunapuna, Trinidad, Waddell carried the love for Carnival with her when...
