GANG activity in TT is pushing the murder toll to record highs every year.
For some, gangs determine where they go and what they wear.
Gang culture has found its way into the music the youths listen to.
Meanwhile, we all live in fear that we could be the next victim or casualty of gang activity.
This Newsday series will examine the culture behind gangs and what we can do to save our youths and nation.
What draws our youths to gang life? How far does its reach extend, both behind bars and on the outside?
And what are the authorities, schools, psychologists and religious leaders doing to combat gangs and their influence on our youths?
Rise of Trinibad music
TRINIBAD, TT’s spin on dancehall music, often addresses the harsh and violent realities of those who live in areas deemed ghettos.
The artistes behind the music and fans alike do not scorn the term "ghetto," as others may, though. In fact, they embrace it, proudly calling themselves ghetto youths.
Many TT artistes dabbled in dancehall for decades, but the rise of the Trinibad movement only began sometime in the 2010s.
What started as a genre scorned by mainstream media, forcing it to only be enjoyed in silos within the ghetto, has now evolved into one with global reach. Read More
Fraser, N. (2024, September 8). The influence, challenges of Trinibad music - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday. Trinidad and Tobago Newsday. https://newsday.co.tt/2024/09/08/the-influence-challenges-of-trinibad-music/
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