One of the musical directors of this doomed festival is Frederick Munnings Jr. He knows about these legends. After all his father was a musical icon and once owner of the famous Cat "n' Fiddle. Unfortunately black Bahamian artists pull each other down. As a result, the collaborative effort that is needed to bring Bahamian culture to another level is lost in all of their egos. Thank God for the Caucasian Bahamians, who are really the ones who through their appreciation for our music, keep these "Goombay" artists alive, by insisting that they are played at their parties and events!
On point my friend! Carnival is an imported event, standardized by Trinidad. And even though Junkanoo was standardized by the Bahamas, it was once practiced in Jamaica, North Carolina and a few other places. Goombay is unique to the Bahamas. Don't know why officials are so afraid of things that are indigenous to the Bahamas. Guess that's why they got rid of the famous Jumbay village.
Cancel it of course. Then expand on the Bahamas Goombay Festival: Yes, revamp the exciting, highly cultural Goombay Festival and feature all Bahamians musicians, dancers, singers, artistes for the entire summer. This can easily be done with $11,000,000. Such a move will revitalize the arts in the Bahamas, employ artistes during the tough summer months, increase tourist revenues during the summer and ultimately give Bahamians something to look forward to during the summer months! But best of all, Goombay is unique to the Bahamas. Teach the people the music of George Symonette, Blind Blake, Charles Lofthouse, Joseph Spence, Ronnie Butler and the many other musical giants of the Bahamas!
@Franklyn, the hypocrite- *"Your history as a contributor on this forum specks volume to your character."*
SMT...Character bashing now???You are sad and petty my friend. I see it doesn't even make sense responding to your comments. It is obvious that you are one of those who try to belittle anyone who opposes you whenever you run out of substance. It is small minded people like yourself that have this country so backward. But speaking of character, the picture below is what you attached to one of your comments. Yep real classy person you are Frankie! Good night
SMT...Character bashing now???You are sad and petty my friend. I see it doesn't even make sense responding to your comments. It is obvious that you are one of those who try to belittle your opponent when you run out of substance. It is small minded people like yourself that have this country so backward. But speaking of character, the picture below is what you posted in one of your comments. Yep real classy person you are Frankie! Good night
This person (Franklyn) is a complete moron, who gets flustered because someone does not support his views. Typical dogmatism- This individual seems to think that it is his way or the highway. Probably a PLP in disguise. But now I see why he loves Minnis so much. It is obvious that he and Minnis are one of the same. Sorry Franky, but ya can't force your views on people. You made your point I disagreed. I made mine and you want get mad. Lol...Oh how funny.
Tal, all I am saying is that the delegates votes shouldn't matter if it was rigged or based on favoritism as oppose to selecting who is best for the job. Don't know what the price of conch at Potter's Cay has to do with what Michael Pintard is successful or unsuccessful at. Michael Pintard is NOT the leader, nor will he ever be. While we are debating about party leadership and democracy and all those good stuff-The average Joe could give a dam about all of these fancy talks. The average Joe listens to someone that he can relate to, someone who steps in his shoes and someone who talk his talk. Sorry, but riding on a jitney does not count. In my humble opinion, Loretta Butler fits the shoes over Minnis. As far as I am concerned, the those bloggers who are lobbying behind Minnis while saying accept it or lump it , are either secret delegates that support Minnis or they are living in the past when politicians were able to feed whatever BS to voters and the people accepted their word as gold. Things change. People looking for better.
Emac says...
By all means, just take the damn page over! LOL
On THE BIG QUESTION: What would YOU do to improve Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival in 2016?
Posted 5 February 2016, 7:25 p.m. Suggest removal
Emac says...
One of the musical directors of this doomed festival is Frederick Munnings Jr. He knows about these legends. After all his father was a musical icon and once owner of the famous Cat "n' Fiddle. Unfortunately black Bahamian artists pull each other down. As a result, the collaborative effort that is needed to bring Bahamian culture to another level is lost in all of their egos. Thank God for the Caucasian Bahamians, who are really the ones who through their appreciation for our music, keep these "Goombay" artists alive, by insisting that they are played at their parties and events!
On THE BIG QUESTION: What would YOU do to improve Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival in 2016?
Posted 4 February 2016, 9:26 p.m. Suggest removal
Emac says...
On point my friend! Carnival is an imported event, standardized by Trinidad. And even though Junkanoo was standardized by the Bahamas, it was once practiced in Jamaica, North Carolina and a few other places. Goombay is unique to the Bahamas. Don't know why officials are so afraid of things that are indigenous to the Bahamas. Guess that's why they got rid of the famous Jumbay village.
On THE BIG QUESTION: What would YOU do to improve Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival in 2016?
Posted 4 February 2016, 4:41 p.m. Suggest removal
Emac says...
Cancel it of course. Then expand on the Bahamas Goombay Festival: Yes, revamp the exciting, highly cultural Goombay Festival and feature all Bahamians musicians, dancers, singers, artistes for the entire summer. This can easily be done with $11,000,000. Such a move will revitalize the arts in the Bahamas, employ artistes during the tough summer months, increase tourist revenues during the summer and ultimately give Bahamians something to look forward to during the summer months! But best of all, Goombay is unique to the Bahamas. Teach the people the music of George Symonette, Blind Blake, Charles Lofthouse, Joseph Spence, Ronnie Butler and the many other musical giants of the Bahamas!
On THE BIG QUESTION: What would YOU do to improve Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival in 2016?
Posted 4 February 2016, 9:38 a.m. Suggest removal
Emac says...
I for one will NOT be participating in any referendum brought forward by this government-A complete waste of time!
On Equality referendum is ‘likely’ before July
Posted 3 February 2016, 9:21 a.m. Suggest removal
Emac says...
@Franklyn, the hypocrite- *"Your history as a contributor on this forum specks volume to your character."*
SMT...Character bashing now???You are sad and petty my friend. I see it doesn't even make sense responding to your comments. It is obvious that you are one of those who try to belittle anyone who opposes you whenever you run out of substance. It is small minded people like yourself that have this country so backward. But speaking of character, the picture below is what you attached to one of your comments. Yep real classy person you are Frankie! Good night
http://tribune242.com/users/photos/2016…
On FNM to vote on holding convention 'no later than November 30'
Posted 31 January 2016, 9:25 p.m. Suggest removal
Emac says...
SMT...Character bashing now???You are sad and petty my friend. I see it doesn't even make sense responding to your comments. It is obvious that you are one of those who try to belittle your opponent when you run out of substance. It is small minded people like yourself that have this country so backward. But speaking of character, the picture below is what you posted in one of your comments. Yep real classy person you are Frankie! Good night
On FNM to vote on holding convention 'no later than November 30'
Posted 31 January 2016, 9:17 p.m. Suggest removal
Emac says...
Maybe you are right, Tal. Loretta might not be like the noble Milo Butler, but she sure is a helluva lot better leader than Minnis.
On FNM to vote on holding convention 'no later than November 30'
Posted 31 January 2016, 6:44 p.m. Suggest removal
Emac says...
This person (Franklyn) is a complete moron, who gets flustered because someone does not support his views. Typical dogmatism- This individual seems to think that it is his way or the highway. Probably a PLP in disguise. But now I see why he loves Minnis so much. It is obvious that he and Minnis are one of the same. Sorry Franky, but ya can't force your views on people. You made your point I disagreed. I made mine and you want get mad. Lol...Oh how funny.
On FNM to vote on holding convention 'no later than November 30'
Posted 31 January 2016, 6:39 p.m. Suggest removal
Emac says...
Tal, all I am saying is that the delegates votes shouldn't matter if it was rigged or based on favoritism as oppose to selecting who is best for the job. Don't know what the price of conch at Potter's Cay has to do with what Michael Pintard is successful or unsuccessful at. Michael Pintard is NOT the leader, nor will he ever be. While we are debating about party leadership and democracy and all those good stuff-The average Joe could give a dam about all of these fancy talks. The average Joe listens to someone that he can relate to, someone who steps in his shoes and someone who talk his talk. Sorry, but riding on a jitney does not count. In my humble opinion, Loretta Butler fits the shoes over Minnis. As far as I am concerned, the those bloggers who are lobbying behind Minnis while saying accept it or lump it , are either secret delegates that support Minnis or they are living in the past when politicians were able to feed whatever BS to voters and the people accepted their word as gold. Things change. People looking for better.
On FNM to vote on holding convention 'no later than November 30'
Posted 31 January 2016, 5:19 p.m. Suggest removal