It’s Carnival time in Trinidad & Tobago (T&T), “the land of steelband oil and music” according to Calyposonian David Rudder the country is buzzing with excitement and our creative expression is at its peak.  During Carnival, the people of this great nation come alive from the “laissez-faire” posture which often describes a “Trinbagonian” a Trinidadian and Tobagonian.  We are full of life, fueled by the “vibes” that permeate the air (which you can literally feel) in the country.  Why, because “It’s Carnival” echoed by Soca artiste Machel Montano and Destra Garcia.

I was born on Ash Wednesday morning, just eclipsing the close of Carnival and growing up I have always had a love hate relationship with the festival. I like many aspects of it, but for someone who prefers tamer forms of entertainment, when the season is at its high point, you either get in, get out or lay low…