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| Blog Name: | The Bobolee Chronicles |
| Url: | http://boboleechronicles.wordpress.com |
| Language: | English |
| Topics: | trinidad tobago caribbean, opinion politics, current affairs |
| Description: | My aim with my blog? Well, all I want to do is write about the things that interest me ...and I like a lot of things... from having topical discussions about politics, high/low tech stuff and the media, sports and culture, and a whole lot more. I honestly haven't figured out a category to fit my blog in, so I thought it best not to box myself in. This is my first serious attempt at blogging, so please... feel free to comment and critique as you see fit. All I ask is that you keep your comments clean and respectful. I also blog at http://boboleepix.wordpress.com Feel free to pass on any posting that you enjoyed to your friends! |
| Popularity: | 71 Followers |
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Shut Yuh Mout’, Go Away…
…”Mama, look ah boo boo dey.” Harry Belafonte and Nat King Cole perform a classic calypso “Mama Look A Boo Boo”, which was written in 1956 by Lord Melody (Fitzroy Alexander). Thanks to the wonders of the Internet, I was also able to find the same song done on the steelpan… It was performed by a University [...]
…”Mama, look ah boo boo dey.” Harry Belafonte and Nat King Cole perform a classic calypso “Mama Look A Boo Boo”, which was written in 1956 by Lord Melody (Fitzroy Alexander). Thanks to the wonders of the Internet, I was also able to find the same song done on the steelpan… It was performed by a University [...]
Ole Time Someting Come Back Again
Here's an interesting (& enjoyable) cover of The Mighty Sparrow's classic calypso "Obeah Wedding". Its performed by "TitoTitou", a French native with a pretty eclectic taste in music, if one were to take a look at his YouTube profile. We in Trinidad and Tobago (heck, the entire Caribbean) have such a wealth of talent in our blood. [...]
Here's an interesting (& enjoyable) cover of The Mighty Sparrow's classic calypso "Obeah Wedding". Its performed by "TitoTitou", a French native with a pretty eclectic taste in music, if one were to take a look at his YouTube profile. We in Trinidad and Tobago (heck, the entire Caribbean) have such a wealth of talent in our blood. [...]
Shubh Divali
The word ‘Divali’ comes from the Sanskrit word ‘Deepavali’ meaning a row of lights. ‘Deep’ means light or lamp and ‘avali’ means row. Hence Divali literally signifies a row or cluster of lights. That's why Divali (aka Diwali or Deepavali) is also known as the "Festival of Lights". On the day of Divali, Hindus [...]
The word ‘Divali’ comes from the Sanskrit word ‘Deepavali’ meaning a row of lights. ‘Deep’ means light or lamp and ‘avali’ means row. Hence Divali literally signifies a row or cluster of lights. That's why Divali (aka Diwali or Deepavali) is also known as the "Festival of Lights". On the day of Divali, Hindus [...]
Vendor Rivalry
"A casual encounter soon escalates into a battle royale, as two local vendors get pushed over the edge. An animated take on a day in the life of two Trinidadian, Caribbean vendors, as an initial battle of words is transformed into a kung fu showdown in the busy streets of Trinidad." Winner of Animae Caribe's "Best Caribbean [...]
"A casual encounter soon escalates into a battle royale, as two local vendors get pushed over the edge. An animated take on a day in the life of two Trinidadian, Caribbean vendors, as an initial battle of words is transformed into a kung fu showdown in the busy streets of Trinidad." Winner of Animae Caribe's "Best Caribbean [...]
Any Intelligent Life Out There?
If you see this… Phone home. (via) Posted via email from boboleechron Posted in Creative Writing
If you see this… Phone home. (via) Posted via email from boboleechron Posted in Creative Writing
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