Parading Bands & Steelpan
Notting Hill Carnival 1998
MSS returns for its 3rd year as part of the exciting Amnesty.org.uk International parade contingent
[+44 ] (0)161 226 5456
Fax[+44](0) 161 232 1984 agogo@wattone.demon.co.uk
Founded in '93 by Christia Oree and David Grant. Includes a deep kids program (inc. calypso composing & singing) plus a senior (over 50) section. Has done Guyana Carnival and seeks to promote Afro Caribbean art forms
Tel. 0181 809 4325
Chalé (pronounced Chal-air) is a creole word from St Lucia and Dominica meaing Heat! Chalé symolizes the essence of Carnival: the heat generated by the unity of spirits in happiness. Formed in 1979 Chalé enjoys passing the culture on through summer school programs. their innovative costume inspirations include being the first to use sew-on shoe string lighting.
212 Richmond Road, Leytonstone E11 4BS, Tel 0181 539 3999,
Fax 0181 539 3999 Mobile 0973 738977
Lincoln Rahamut, artistic director of London based Masquerade 2000 Carnival Club ('97's top winner) has joined Paul McLaren to debut a new '98 Carnival group. Shademakers based in Germany organisers the Bielefeld 'Carnival Der Kulturen and assists in Berlin's growing May spectacle, Karneval Der Kulturen.' Uschi Dresin and Paul McLaren of Shademakers Carnival Club recently published the book 'Play Mas' Carnival der Kulturen (in German & English)
Tel. 0049 521 29 04 23 Fax 0049 521 28 60 12
Is associated with the Wing-Chun Martial Arts which provides them excellent security and also the Anglo-Chinese Arts Council.
A 1998 debut promising a new Chutney Soca inspired band with an Indo-Caribbean perspective on Notting Hill Carnival Mas.
SOUNDSThis venerable (1984) original continues to lead the way. Launching their web site in February of '98 and releasing the CD, Beleza Galera, in May. Going all out to crack the Notting Hill Top Ten Carnival Band list for '98. Many members are active in the the sambistas e-mail group. Their bateria (percussion orchestra) will include many of the top players from all over Europe. Affiliated w/ the great G.R.E.S. Mocidade of Rio.
Check for the most current information at our bulletin board webx.carnaval.com/CarnivalCities/London/Carnival Groups/LSS
Tel 0181 888 3225
or
Jef Mason
0181 741 9320
jefmason@gn.apc.org
Founded in 1989 by leaders Clary Salandy and Michael Ramdeen Transforming the human body into an art form through inspired large scale kinetic sculptures. 2nd overall in '97,
Fax 0181 838 4811
Led by Errol Romilly and Carol Gaspard. In Notting Hill since 1989. Membership is based around Brittons School, Rainham, and Essex. The organization operates year-round programs inc. Work Experience Trainees as part of its emphasis on Cultural Education and Training.
01708 525774
Mas Camp open from mid June to August and then again til November to support Myatts Fields Junkens. Strong adult & kid's sections
(Tel.0171 735 3012, Fax 0171 820 0990
Bandleaders Rhonda and Randolph Baptiste also do the Birmingham Carnival. A top ten NHC band in '97 with Garinagu Zoo designed by Rhonda
Tel: 0181 740 0381, 0956 286876
Talented designer A. Stewart teams with director Matthew Roberts in an always winning TnT combination
Tel 0181 297 1801 Mobile 0410 228 376
Led by Shabaka Thompson with active youth arts program funded in part by the City of Westminster & London Arts Board. The '97 production Metamorphosis, designed by Nizam Ali took 3rd overall Also does London Calypso Tent.
A growing listing service by the Arts Council of England (ACE) Add your UK Carnaval group to the database. Much of the above info was taken from these submissions
Dozens of Samba Schools, Blocos and Bands maintained by Mally of Zabumba. The scene is rapidly changing as more people like you join in.
is presented by the Droichead Arts Centre "Home of Samba in Ireland"Drogheda is a small town about 40 miles North of Dublin on the river Boyne. Each July since 1994 a Samba Arts Festival takes over and an infectious high spirit rules the day. Ceol Batucada is host