#parang

[kaito-module-of-the-day]

Today's KAITO module of the day is:

Haru no Mama by aotori parang!

[communist-hatsunemiku]

this had me damn near dancing naked.....it goes so crazy...

[mymusicbias]

[audaciousevolution]

🎶 Parang: A Celebration of Togetherness and Culture 🎶

In Trinidad and Tobago, Christmas comes alive with the vibrant rhythms of parang music, a tradition that goes beyond melodies. It’s about community, connection and the festive spirit of sharing. From visiting homes with heartfelt songs to enjoying treats like black cake and sorrel, parang brings people together like no other tradition.

Festivals like the National Parang Festival preserve this cherished art form, showcasing legendary bands and emerging talents who keep the music thriving. Parang is our heritage, a celebration of who we are, and a reminder of the joy of the season.

Whether in Paramin or at your Christmas lime, parang unites us, reminding us that the true spirit of Christmas is in music, laughter and love.

What’s your favourite parang memory? Share it below!

Parang Music: The Heartbeat of a Trinbagonian Christmas

Parang is more than just music; it is the lifeblood of a season filled with warmth, joy and community.

[daily-instruments]

Daily Instrument — Box Bass

The box bass is a Trinidadian and Tobagonian string instrument played in parang bands. Parang bands are a type of ensemble that plays music during christmas time, consisting of bandolins, guitars, maracas, claves, cuatros, violins etc. The box bass has a large box with a hole as a resonator and has a long removable neck on top. A nylon string is attached from the top of the neck to the box. The player plucks the strings and adjusts the angle of the neck to play different notes.

[languagegirl]

We went to see family at Christmas a couple of years ago and my granddad dug this article out from 1977!

Title “Parang! Parang! Survival of Hispanic religious songs in Trinidad folklore” by Silvia Moodie

(Text is too small to read otherwise I’d type it out on here)

[edwardanton92]

Sixth shot from my photo series “Parang 1.0”. This one is hot on daytime near the Lung lake and Rosiile. Shot with kit lens and gradual ND filters Parangul Mic viewed from somewhere near Carja summit. Shot with 70-200mm f2.8 lens

[kaito-module-of-the-day]

Today's KAITO module of the day is:

Easter Bunny Boy by parang!