A Celebration of Parang: The Sounds of Trinidad & Tobago

A Tree With Roots Music, Filmmaker David Bettencourt and Musician Andrew Murphy, travel to Trinidad & Tobago to explore its musical traditions. In the remote valleys we find a unique style called Parang, remnants of early Venezuelan immigration and Carib peoples who inhabit the island.

Featuring;
Clarita Rivas, Robert Munro, The Lara Brothers, Raul Landaeta, Dominic Thompson, Vanessa Emperatriz, Mr. Marvelous, HYPE STAR, Adrian Greaves, Maria Nunes, The Guerrero Sisters, Martin Gomez, Godfrey Pacheco, Damien Joseph, El Cantaro, NGC Steel Xplosion, La Fiesta de Lopinot and more.

Song List;
Pasen, Pasen – The Lara Brothers, Lopinot
Sereno (original song) – Clarita Rivas & Dominic Thompson. St. Joseph
Naciamento, La Gallina, El Gavilan – Martin Gomez, Lopinot
Bienvenido – The Guerrero Sisters, Lopinot
Parang, Parang – Dulce Musica de Lopinot, Lopinot
Alegria, Alegria – Lopinot Canarios, Lopinot
Warap – House to House parranderos, Lopinot
Tito Lara Tribute – Godfrey Pacheco, Lopinot
Que Venga – The Lara Brothers, Lopinot
Cuatro demonstration – Adrian Greaves, Barataria
La Emperatriz – Raul Landaeta, Port of Spain
13:55 El Diablo Suelto – Raul Landaeta & Vanessa Emperatriz, Port of Spain
Unknown title – Robert Munro & Dominic Thompson, Port of Spain
Cantiques de Noel (Creche) – Janet Fournillier & neighbor Theadora, Paramin
Du Du Yemi (Natasha) – NGC Steel Xplosion, Carnbee, Tobago
Look at the Times Today – Mr. Marvelous, Crown Point, Tobago
21:55 Reach to the Stars – Hype Star, Crown Point, Tobago
23:28 She Want to Come – Damien Joseph, Kevin Pierre, Ronomon, Paramin
Unknown title – El Cantaro, Santa Cruz

Credits;
Producer/Director - Andrew Murphy
Filmed and Edited by - David Bettencourt
Audio - Andrew Bettencourt, Andrew Murphy, David Bettencourt