Posted on: December 9th, 2011 Madd Flava Parang Mix
Madd Flava Parang Mix
Parang is a popular folk music originating out of Trinidad and Tobago, it was brought to Trinidad by Venezuelan migrants who were primarily of Amerindian and African heritage, something which is strongly reflected in the music itself. The word is derived from two Spanish words:’Parranda’, meaning ‘a spree or fête’, (action of merry making, group of serenaders)and ‘Parar’ meaning ‘to stop’. Parang music is often played around Christmas time.
First theory of parang music originted during Christianity of Amerindians by French Clergy Indians in (Spanish) Missions. This does not explain the frequent references to Venezuela and the second theory is that parang music was introduced by Venezuelans imported to work in the cocoa estates which has some merit. Definitely, the close interactions with Venezuelans where parang is also played has matured to a popular form of music not only in Trinidad & Tobago but throughout the Caribbean.
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Parang bands would move from house to house in neighbourhood serenading to family and friends during festive seasons. It would be customary for families to greet the Paranderos with drinks and food, following specific steps or rituals that accompanied the entry to a home, the dedication of songs to a host, the eating and drinking, and the departure. The festive season begin in mid October and goes approximately to January 6 which is the feast of Epiphany. The resulting atmosphere would be that of happiness, togetherness and the joy of good Christmas lime that continue to the early hours of the morning.
In the past, it was traditional for parang serenaders to pay nocturnal visits to the homes of family and friends, where part of the fun was waking the inhabitants of the household from their beds. Today, a new form of parang, soca parang, has emerged. Soca parang is a combination of soca and parang.
Portions of this post courtesy of tntnisland.com and wikipedia.
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One Response to “Madd Flava Parang Mix”
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Sherwinn Says:
December 11th, 2011 at 8:57 pmI love your site it keeps me up to date on new music….you should check out some St.Lucian talent for your site here is something from Shepp Dawg for Christmas http://youtu.be/OG0O3C7i37c
