Rituals of power and rebellion : the carnival tradition in Trinidad and Tobago, 1763-1962 / by Hollis "Chalkdust" Liverpool

Author:: Liverpool, Hollis, 1941-
Published:: Chicago, IL. ; Trinidad and Tobago : Research Associates School Times, 2001.
Trinidad and Tobago : Frontline Distribution.
Physical Description:: xviii, 518 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm

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Contents:

The Nature of African traditions -- Conditions of African enslavement in Trinidad -- Roots of the carnival tradition -- Carnival activities of the enslaved in other Caribbean Islands -- Carnival celebrations in Trinidad during the period of African enslavement : 1783-1838 -- Sounds of struggle : from griot to calypsonian -- Post-emancipation carnival in Trinidad : 1838 - 1859 -- Jamette carnival : 1860-1890's -- Expressions of power and freedom : the fight to preserve carnival - 1860-1900 -- Carnival in the twentieth century: structural and musical changes -- Twentieth century masquaraders: targets of anger -- Sounds of power and freedom.

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ISBN:

0948390808
9780948390807

Bibliography Note:

Includes bibliographical references ([504]-518).

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