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Rituals of power and rebellion : the carnival tradition in Trinidad and Tobago, 1763-1962
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- Creator
- by Hollis "Chalkdust" Liverpool
- Format
- Books
- Language
- English
- Publication
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- Chicago, IL., ; Trinidad and Tobago : Research Associates School Times : Frontline Distribution, 2001
- Physical Details
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- xviii, 518 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
- ISBNs
- 9780948390807, 0948390808
- OCLC
- ocm46536824
- Includes bibliographical references: 504-518.
- 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