Parang, parang!

“Parang, parang, parang,” the late singer, Singing Francine, sang and as Christmas Day draws near, there will be events featuring Trinidad and Tobago’s indigenous seasonal sound.

For the National Parang Association of Trinidad and Tobago, these parang events with high youth attendance are signalling a renewed interest in the genre.

Its president Alicia Jaggasar said despite initial financial challenges, which saw the cancellation of some of its events like its La Razon de la Parranda on December 9, the season has been good.

Some bands even had three-four gigs a day, she added.

The association launched the season on October 14 and then went on to host the first-ever Parang Tent on November 23, December 7 and 17. Read More

Doughty, M. (2023, December 22). Parang, parang! - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday. Newsday.co.tt. https://newsday.co.tt/2023/12/22/parang-parang-2/