Interdisciplinary Caribbean Artist, Educator and Activist
Interviewer: Mr. Montano, this carnival, it was widely published that thiefin’ a wine could be addressed as an offense under the Summary Offenses Act. This has initiated fiery debates on social media about women and feminists’ attack on “Trinbago culture”. Many women have spoken up demanding a culture of consent. What do you say to […]
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Machel Montano’s Bazodee (directed by Todd Kessler and written by Claire Ince) attempted to highlight the vivid colours of the natural landscape and ethnic solidarity/“real unity” between Afro and Indo Trinidadians. This solidarity is sometimes undermined by the racial stereotypes and antagonisms from the two majority ethnic groups. The film does not show the depth […]
Continue Reading“Giwwe a ministry of road (MOR Road) To build when we mash up on de road (MOR road) Fix up when we movin to de stage (MOR stage) Nobody ca stop we If iz lock up Charge or pay money Giwwe road We have authority now to Work, Work, Work, Work” The Minister of Road […]
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