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Rituals of power and rebellion : the carnival tradition in Trinidad and Tobago, 1763-1962

Print Book, English, 2001
Research Associates School Times : Frontline Distribution, Chicago, IL., Trinidad and Tobago, 2001
History
xviii, 518 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
9780948390807, 0948390808
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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