Maracatu Estrela Do Norte @ Notting Hill Carnival 2010

The Notting Hill Carnival has been taking place in London, on the last weekend in August, every year since 1964. This great festival began initially from the energies of Black immigrants from the Caribbean, particularly from Trinidad, where the Carnival tradition is very strong, and from people living locally who dreamed of creating a festival to bring together the people of Notting Hill, most of whom were facing racism, lack of working opportunities, and poor housing conditions resulting in a general suppression of good self-esteem.

Six disciplines go to make up the carnival as we know it today. Mas' (masquerade), Steelband, Calypso (political, social and satirical commentary, set to music), Soca (the traditional music of Carnival, a fusion of Soul and Calypso), Static Sound Systems, and Samba all play their part in the Carnival.

The Notting Hill Carnival dates for 2010 are August 29th and 30th.

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[mightlife]

with the help of Leto & Corrisco ;)

[Wilferoo]

Great - thanks for posting this Helen! I was also playing in the group! Maybe you could add the name of the band 'Maracatu Estrela do Norte' to the tags? cheers!

[SoundsofSamba]

Sam Alexander leading Maracatu Estrela do Norte,

[mightlife]

Thanks for posting this video, I was in this group and will let them know about it!