All Roads lead to Crop Over

All roads lead to Crop Over but let us take the one less travelled as it is often the most adventurous. So, hop aboard! Fueled by memories of Crop Over 2015, we will begin our journey. It is a feeling that we are chasing. The feeling of joy and excitement knowing that something great is about to occur. This unrelenting, festive feeling will be our guide. We will use the opening of band launch season and the announcement of event dates as signposts and honk our horn with delight as each new calypso song is blasted on the radio. We will accelerate over each hiaccelerate over each hill and through every twist and turn halting only at the junction where Bajan culture, food, music and revelry collide. It is here we will disembark, for we will know that we have reached our final destination. We have reached Crop Over 2016!

Shout-out to Our Toronto crew (Ify Yani and Kwaku Adu-Poku) who battled a snow storm and -30 degree weather to stand in the middle of Nathan Phillips Square to secure the perfect shot. Our NYC posse (Corey Bishop and Micalee Hemans) who took to the streets of Brooklyn to spread the #FollowMeToKadooment good cheer. Our Londoners (Caspar Our Londoners (Caspar Wegner and Elvis Boakye) who endured pointing fingers and jarring stares in an attempt to promote Barbados sweetest summer festival. Our Trinidadian massive (Frank Howell and Stefano Bostic) who boldly stood amidst Carnival celebrations with Barbados flag in hand and tales of Crop Over emitting from mouth.If a picture is worth a thousand words then the Jab King shot by David E. Fraser of Photosophistry is worth three thousand. Thank you for allowing us to share your masterpiece with the world.

Meet The Team

Crop over collaborators

There are two kinds of people in the Crop Over World. Some come alive during the

season and totally immerse themselves in its culture. They are unapologetic. Crop Over

becomes them. They crave the glitz and glamour of Kadooment costumes. The

superlative creativity of calypso music. They love the events and thrive on the sense of

unity present among the crowds. They consider themselves stewards of something

great. Promoters of a prolific festival with deep cultural roots and ancestral origins.

And And then there are some who are quite content to sit in the comfort of their homes and

watch Barbados sweetest summer festival pass them by. There lies a conundrum. An

incomprehensible feat. Such are left to be converted.

It is easy to determine which kind of person we are. But the question is, which kind are

you?

Nakita Haynes - Publisher and Editrix-in-Chief

Luke Lascaris - Co-Publisher and Art Director

Jamal Sue - Marketing Director

Kerry Rollins - Writing Contributor

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50 for 50 As we embark on celebrations of Barbados 50th anniversary of independence, here are

50 Crop Over facts that commemorate the rich culture and creativity embodied in our

nations sweetest summer festival.

You ever had the foggiest idea that.

1. Crop Over celebrations in Barbados date as far back as the early 1700s.

2. Early celebrations occurred on individual sugarcane plantations and mainly took the

form of song and dance.

3.3. The festival did not take place on a national level until the Governments involvement

in 1974.

4. Crop Over dwindled in the 1940s due to the decline in the sugar cane industry but

was later revived in 1974.

5. The National Cultural Foundation was established in 1983 and since then has taken

the lead on planning and producing the festival.

6.6. The first Pic-O-De-Crop competition took place in 1960 and was won by the late

Mike Wilkinson with the song Ah Coming Up.

7. The first calypso tents were actually just that, tents with coverings made of palm trees

and branches.

8. Kadooment is a purely Bajan term synonymous with dooflicky and other

Bajanisms referring to a large, fun-filled celebration.

9.9. Kadooment costumes originally comprised of home clothes that were decorated

with grass, paper, sponge and other materials.

10. Masquerading is an ancient African tradition. The use of feathered costumes is

symbolic of spiritually rising above all odds.

50 for 50 Remember when.11. We used to burn Mr. Harding to signify the hard times that ensued after the sugar cane crop season.

12. The wildly popular Crop Over jingle Sweet fuh days! captivated us in the 90s.

13. Peter Rams song The Pledge, with its catchy lyrics blue, yellow and black put it up! put us in the spirit of Bajan unity much like All Ah We.

14.14. We knew every word of Alison Hinds Faluma (Ding Ding Ding) even though the majority of the song was sung in the language of the Saamaka tribe of Suriname.

15. Fish cakes and bakes every Bajan does make but when its time to celebrate its soca fish cakes and bakes was virtually an anthem.

16. Lil Rick paraglided into East Coast to be once again crowned King of the Party Monarch competition with the hit Mash Up and Buy Back.

17. On Grand Kadooment Day the National Stadium used to be overflowing with spectators.spectators.

18. Tee shirt Kadooment bands held a place on Grand Kadooment Day.

19. The NCF experimented with two Kadooment routes.

20. The introduction of the Christian Walk Holy Band to Grand Kadooment caused quite a stir. Now it is considered a staple among the cadre of Kadooment bands.

50 for 50 Crop Controversy OverOut of creativity cometh controversy.

21. Is bashment soca a gross disrespect to the art form of calypso?

22. Will the popularity of bashment soca and its rising dominance on the radio be mis-interpreted as the summit of our creative contribution to the calypso arena?

23. Double entendre or smutty soca lyrics? What differentiates the two?

24. Are exorbitant ticket prices coupled with sold out events, a reflection of imprudent spending habits?

25. Why are costume prices increasing as body coverage decreases?

26. The beads, bikini, show-more-body and feathers era. Have we lost creativity in costume design?

27.27. Carnival or festival? Jouvert or Foreday Morning? Play mas or jump? Is the rise of such interchanges a consequence of the noticeable increase in the foreign penmanship of our soca songs?

28. Is the inclusion of a large number of Trinidadian fetes into the repertoire of events, a punishment to our unique Crop Over product?

29. Why the disappearance of the Crop Over staple, Cohoblopot?

30.30. Is the Crop Over Festival evolving towards prosperity or are we continuing to lose important elements to our detriment?

50 for 50 Delicious Double EntendresIts the double-speak that makes calypso so sweet!

31. No body ent billing me and I ent billing anybody. In De Tail by Red Plastic Bag

32. Snakes in de grass, dirty and slimy. Snakes by Carew

33. Dont matter how long this recession last, leff de donkey dey cause I aint selling

my ass. - Dont Sell Cornwell by Popsicle

34.34. Hit it. How yuh missin so. Hit it. Yah used to brag before. Hit it. If yah could handle

me, hit it and let muh see. Hit It by The Mighty Gabby

35. She want me pull it out and turn it around. Turn it around and push it back in.

Whoa de wata running. Turn It Around by Square One

36. Ya like eating too much conch. Conch by Lil Rick

37. Tonight I eating bacon, bacon, bacon. Bacon by Mac Fingall

38.38. They say that age doesnt matter. No, no not if you is a vampire. Some of them

old, aint have no teeth but boasting about all the meat yuh does eat. Biting, vampire

biting Vampire by Pompey

39. She push-he She Push He by Blood

40. Well I buy bout ten and I start eating. You know I nearly choke eating she fat pork.

Choking and coughing Fat Pork by Mikard

50 for 50 The fact of the matter is

41. Crop Over is a major part of our culture.

42. Crop Overisms such as Kadooment and jumping are a unique part of our cul-

ture.

43. Colourful Bajanisms are a part of our culture.

44. Double-speak is a part of our culture.

45. Calypso will remain an indelible part of our culture.

46. Feting is a part of our culture.

47. Wukking up is a part of our culture.

48. Rum is a part of our culture.

49. Fish cakes and bakes are a part of our culture.

50. Bajans are proud of our culture!

Band Launch Season

Band launch season is upon us, as various Crop Over bands vie to launch their Crop Over 2016 collections with as much fanfare as possible. Weve tabled a list of the most popular bands, their themes and launch dates. Which launch will you be attending?

Who?

Aura Experience

Baje International

Blue Box Cart

Erup the Band

Fantasy Barbados

Jump PJump Promotions

Kontact Band

Krave The Band

Xhosa

Zulu International

WhEN?

May 13th

-

April 24th

May 7th

April 9th

May 7May 7th

April 9th

May 28th

May 15th

April 22nd

What?

Immortals

-

Wanderlust

Invictus

Utopia

Happy Go LuckyHappy Go Lucky

Into the Bleu

Burlesque

From Royalty to Redemption

Apocalypto

crop over 2015 lookback:

New band Xhosa launched with two

sections: Punchy Punch from Trinidad

and LehWeGoSLEEK from Jamaica.

Will these sections be returning for

2016?

Look Forward to 2016:

Aura and Erup are the words on

everyones lips as we eagerly await

what these new bands will reveal.

We also cant wait to see what

designs Anya widesigns Anya will reveal for Aura as

well.

watching and waiting:

Krave brings Miami Carnival section

Generation X this year. Will Candy

Coated be returning for a second

year?

Machel had a secMachel had a section in Baje Intl in

2015, headed by Barbadian designer

Jin Forde. Will Epic Mas return for

another year?

Band Launch Season

battle of the bands:

Krave had the largest band launch

last year with the Kaci Fennell of their

most expensive costume. Will anyone

top their record for the most

expensive costume for Kadooment, a expensive costume for Kadooment, a

whopping $3500 USD?

What will a newly rebranded Kontact

Band bring to the Kadooment table?

Fantasy Barbados had Fantasy Barbados had the classiest

band launch of the 2015 season, with

serious production value including a

two-tier stage with an elevator. What

will they reveal for their band launch

this year?

What stops wiWhat stops will the bands pull out in

an effort to impress potential buyers?

What models, designs or celebrities

will bands be showing for 2016? Or

do revelers think these are all flashy

gimmicks?

Band Launch Season

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What is the inspiration behind the birth of the LUX Brand?Inspired by the service excellence one can expect aboard a luxury liner, boasted by detailed, high quality and well crafted costume designs, LuxVIP is set to make its debut for Crop Over 2016. The birth of LuxVip emerged as a result of the failed efforts many have witnessed from premium Crop Over bands in recent years. There is also vulnerability in the emergence of so many new bands as a result of dismemberment within. For those reasons, LuxVIP will be a refreshing take on the overaoverall carnival experience as a premium VIP section in the legendary Kontact Band for Crop Over 2016. The Lux house contains Claude DeSir, Designer for Tribe and Advisor to the Lux Brand, Marlon Smart, Head Designer of the Lux Collection, KaDeem R Hinds, Creative Manager of the Lux Signature Experience and Luxs Section Owner specializing in Media and Marketing. In addition, the Lux brand is supported by an energetic and innovative team of creative talent with years of experience in the carnival arena. LuxVIP is set to offer an unparallel experience to our masqueraders for Crop Over 2016. What is the Lux VIP experience?The Lux VIP experience is an eneThe Lux VIP experience is an energetic, provocative, and high-octane oasis with top notch service, starting from their first point of inquiry, Costume Collection to the road, with a breakfast buffet served with Mimosas, on the road cocktails with choices of traditional and contemporary dishes and a vodka soaked edible fruit baskets, sponsored snacks and a fully catered dining option at the end of Grand Kadooment Day. The Lux Goodie Bag will be the customary perk for our masquraders where the Lux signature of extravagance was hand-selected for both male and female. All of this will be set atop the LuxVIP Piper Heidsieck champagne lounge where crafted cocktails wicocktails will be served by one of Barbados best mixologists. The Lux signature experience will provide a full 360-degree service excellence from costume selection, rendering supplementary discounted services to our masqueraders through the LuxVIP card, to on the road experience, an unforgettable party atmosphere from beginning to end. Step onto our virtual balcony and take a selfie or strike a stunning pose for one of New Yorks top photographers exclusive to LuxVIP. Our mission is to set the stage of a new normal for a VIP premium experience. There are many choices...only one decision. LuxVIP.

Describe your target customer. What do you consider to be the attributes of the ultimate Lux Female and male masquerader.The Lux masqueradeThe Lux masquerader, both male and female, are masqueraders of discerning taste. They can tell the difference between an exotic Crop Over experience versus a placated version. Regardless of size or background, the Lux customer is diverse, unique and charismatic with an unbridled sex appeal and air of confidence. They dont need consent to spend their money and they deserve to indulge. How do we narrow our target customer? Simple. We have our customers decide who is truly premium in the market and who isnt.

A de-Lux kadooment

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There are a plethora of bands on the Crop Over scene offering luxury VIP experiences. What

sets Lux apart?

Quality in every sense of the word. We will be unmatched in the quality provided to our Masquraders. Its important that our clients feel the Lux experience and service from their first point of inquiry. We will bend over backward to make each masqueraders experience unforgetta-ble. You paid for a service and we will deliver.

When and where will Lux costumes be premiered?

The Lux VIP will debut at Kontact Band Launch Saturday, April 9, 2016.

A de-Lux kadooment

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@lefrereintlinfo@lefrere.net

Le Frere International Inc. has become a name synonymous with incredible parties after they proved that their 2012 launch of Lush was no fluke. We wanted to get in touch with this team of driven creative entrepreneurs to get a better idea of the young dynamic party starters.

1. Who is Le Frere International Inc. and how have you come to be?-Le Frere International Inc. is a group of young professionals who enjoy entertainment in Barbados and acBarbados and across the region. We grew up together in Frere Pilgrim, a quiet neighbourhood in Barbados. We decided to form Le Frere International Inc. with a focus on entertainment, but chose to keep our scope broad to encompass other types of ventures.

2. What sets you apart from all of the other party promoters?-We plan all of our events with one goal in mind: to provide patrons with the most memorable experience experience that leaves them yearning for more. This patron oriented focus requires attention to every detail - from venue selection and layout to sound and lighting, from DJs and performers to goodies and giveaways, from parking and entering the event to partying to the last tune and everything in between! This attention to even the most minute detail is what we believe sets us apart from others.

3. Describe the ultimate Le Frere International event experience?-As men-As mentioned before, we value our patron oriented focus very highly. As a result, patrons can expect events of the highest calibre and quality. They can expect to be thoroughly entertained, in breathtaking surroundings with a spectacular atmosphere that meets the demands of a wide cross section of party goers. Whether a patron is an avid fter or prefers to mingle and socialise, the ultimate Le Frere International event will provide the perfect atmosphere conducive to our patrons' desires.

4. 4. Your events are wildly successful and we are sure that you must be incubating plans to take the Le Frere International brand to other festivals and carnivals across the Caribbean. What is the vision?-Le Frere International is always thinking outside the box and exploring new avenues to grow. Since LUSH, we added Soca Sunset Cooler Cruise and the LUSH Lime to the Crop Over Calendar. On top of that we have several exciting plans on the horizon, and we do intend to expand into other territories in the region so that is something for everyone to look forward to!

5. 5. We know you cannot promise us rain, which was a welcomed addition to LUSH 2015 but what can Crop Over Festival fanatics expect from your events this year?-For starters, we have an exciting new addition to the Crop Over 2016 calendar! We will release further details on that in the coming weeks so stay tuned! Apart from that, patrons can look out for more of the same vibes, fun and excitement that they've become used to from Le Frere International as always!

Keeping up with

le frere international

Le Frere International Inc. DirectorsFrom left to right: Dwayne Neblett, Joel Barrow, Anton Nicholls, Joseph LaFlouf, Shara Graham

Credits: Photography by Life After Gravity

Keeping up with

le frere international

Caesars Army descended on barbadaos again in 2015. will you be joining his barmy army come crop over 2016?

When in Rome...

Paint! Oil! Mud! Powder! Paint! Oil! Mud! Powder! Well maybe just paint and oil and more paint and oil. Sounds insanely messy right? No doubt! But Jab Jab is greasy, oily, messy fun!

Jab Jab is one form of traditional mas that is native to our Caribbean neighbours. Whether in Grenada for Jab Jab Jouvert during Spicemas or in Trinidad to witness its Jab Molassie, you are guaranteed one big party but with much cultural significance.

The term Jab Jab in FThe term Jab Jab in French patois means Diable Diable. Translate that to English and the result is Devil Devil or Double Devil. Ummm scary right? But dont run off just yet. This unique and intriguing cultural tradition has deep roots in the early post-emancipation period and extends far beyond its eerie name.

There have been many theories of how the Jab Jab celebration first began. However, it originated with emancipated slaves since they were not afforded the opportunity to savour the piquant taste of carnival celebrations until emancipation. Yes, no carnival before emancipaemancipation! Sit quietly and let that one sink in.

Jab Jab masqueraders, painted in black paint and doused in oil, adorn themselves with ropes, rustic chains and horns. Some even go as far as carrying snakes. This is all in an attempt to scare spectators into paying money to the Jab Jab or else suffer the consequences and be jabbed with their seemingly threatening adornments.

At this point you may be asking yourself, Who in the world is this devil that the masqueraders amasqueraders are supposed to be portraying? Well, a little history lesson never killed nuh body yet, unless some monotone professor was telling it. So listen up! Cast your mind back a few hundred years and imagine our ancestors toiling on sugarcane plantations under the torment of Massas whip and forced to perform tasks against their will; much like the Jab Jab masqueraders scare spectators into relinquishing money against their will. Do you see the correlation? So now you know who the devil was or is or was. You get the point.

On a serious note On a serious note though, is Barbados fully prepared to embrace and fuse Jab Jab with our Crop Over culture? Is Jab Jab here to stay? Nevertheless, if you decide to take part in any of the promised Jab Jab-themed events this Crop Over season remember its cultural significance. Jab Jab is so much more than oil, paint and partying.

We know bout Juk Juk but wuh we know bout Jab Jab?

Photo by David E. Fraser (www.photosophistry.com)

Foreday Morning 2015 saw a record number of 53 bands on the road, a first ever

in Foreday history. The bar seems set to raise in 2016, even as the NCF puts

restrictions in place to prevent the rapid proliferation. Some new bands have

even been announced such as Prism and Kontact Zone among others as older

bands attempt to jump the curve by launching earlier and earlier.

The question we have is will Bridgetown be able to hold any more bands?

foreday morning

vibes pon Top ah Vibes

Music unites us. Music drives us. Music is the lifeblood of any carnival. Euphoric mas can only be achieved by one way: de vibes. Soca music is truly one of the uniting forces in the Caribbean; it has the power to bring together people from across the island, across the region and across the globe to party together in estatic elation.

As we remember how sweet the vibes were last year, we pause to consider what this year may have in store for us. Will we be drinking Tequila on the hypest Bus Crawl this year? On the scale of 1 to 10 how much will we party? Plenty? Will we be Under De InuenceInuence and grabbing people to tell them Hello? Will it be Hit After Hit for the season that will have us in Feting Mode? Will we be studying any All Inclusive or just how we gonna be Down Pon It come Kadooment Day? Can we Survive De Weekend or are we Professional? Will we be calling on the DJ to Gimme Vibes or will we be too Mashup? Will we need De Sugar Daddy to go to every fete or will we be tired of the Sugar Rush? Will we need a Gym Instructor to get into shape or just look in the mirror and tell ourselves Dah Ain Bad?

WWe wonder if Trinidadian songwriter Jason Shaft Bishop will be weave his magic again for another slew of hits for Crop Over 2016. After working with Hypasounds, Biggie Irie, Imani, Peter Ram, Mikey and Kirk Brown for the 2015 season as well as TC, Alison Hinds, Fadda Fox and Shanta Prince previously, we wonder what the hitmaker will produce for the 2016 season. We can easily say his songs dominated the 2015 season so will he cement his reign over Barbadian soca for Crop Over 2016?

AnoAnother hitmaker we have our eyes on is the soca superstar Lil Rick, also known by a va-riety of aliases, such as Chihuahua Business Man, Untreated Pine, Board Face, and Hypa Dog. The Hard Wine singer is a much acclaimed performer, winning many competitions and released enough songs last year to form a comprehensive soca album, boasting in his song Hit After Hit about the amount and variety of tunes he produces each year.

Whatever this season has in store for us eager feterans and festival fanatics, we cant wait to see what vibes our talented musicians bring for Crop Over 2016. We salute all those tireless musicians, performers and DJs who make sure we have a great time each and every season.

The Crop Over season for 2015 did not hold back when it came to events, with partygoers

having a wealth of options to choose from. We saw the addition of some new events to the

party calendar, such as Machels One Love show, Private Ryans Soca Brainwash and Beach

Fest as well as the continuation of other fantastic events such as Awaken, Bliss, Puff of

Colour and Fyah D Wuk. We enjoyed many of these events and we look forward to the fun

and the vibes Crop Over 2016 will bring.

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Yes? No? Maybe so? Crop Over 2015 witnessed an unprecedented number of foreign parties added to the

repertoire of events typically produced by Barbadian promoters. The public outcry in

response to this occurrence was nothing short of clamorous, with many Barbadians

taking to social media to voice their concerns.

Some aSome argued that the inclusion of such a large number of parties, which were native to

our Caribbean neighbor Trinidad, would be detrimental to our uniquely Barbadian Crop

Over product and in turn decay the experience that we offered visitors to the island

during that period of time. Others worried that these events would attract such a large

number of their followers to our shores that Barbadians themselves would find great

ddifficulty in securing tickets to attend. And the most contentious argument out of the

many, saw Barbadians pointing fingers at themselves as some complained that middle

class Barbadians only took keener interest in Crop Over fetes upon the inclusion of

Trinidadian brands, as though this seemingly gave Crop Over a stamp of approval as

opposed to appreciating our organic product in the past.

Yes? No? Maybe so?

On On the other hand, proponents of the foreign fetes put forth the argument that not only

would our willingness to embrace these events promote a sense of Caribbean unity and

togetherness but Barbadians must ask ourselves why is it that these well-established

brands chose to bring their events here. The festival is indeed growing in strides and

many more people are now paying attention to Crop Over. And more people paying a

tttention to Crop Over would translate to more people traveling to Barbados for Crop

Over, some persuaded even more so by the presence of these foreign parties. In turn a

greater number of Barbadian suppliers would stand to profit tremendously during the

Crop Over season. A further layer to the argument rested on the fact that competition

from foreign parties would motivate Barbadian promoters to deliver an enhanced party

experience to patrons.

Yes? No? Maybe so?

NoneNonetheless, watchful eyes revealed that the majority of Crop Over events, including

those hosted by Barbadian promoters, were seemingly bursting at the seams with both

Barbadians and visitors to the island alike.

Will these events return? Will more be included? What, or in some instances whom, will

Crop Over 2016 bring?

The question on so many minds for Crop over 2016: will rihanna be jumping this year?

heauxm sweet heauxm

Relive the memories of Kadooment Day, the wonderful

spectacular climax of Crop Over.

#wedontplaymasweJUMP

wewantmoreroad From Warrens to Spring Gardeny

The Returning National

CelebraCelebration of the 50th anniversary of independence of muh sweet Budbadus aint

missing me. And wuhloss! Add Kadooment to the mix and I aint got to tell you how

swift my plane ticket get buy. I even bringing in my daughters and nieces with me to

take part in de festivities. You know they never experienced Kadooment before? So I

beg the powers that be, let me spend more time on de road Kadooment Day with muh

family for we 50th anniversary. #WeWantMoreRoad

The Kadooment Virgin

I is a Bajan born and bI is a Bajan born and bred. There aint a Kadooment Day that you cant find me lean up

against de Mental wall from de time de Walk Holy band pass straight down tuh when de

soldiers shew me way from there to let de Roberts band guh long. Hot sun, rain, fog or

hail; it dont matter. I will be there enjoying all the revelry. From last year self, I say I gots

to be on de road jumping in full costume as celebration of we 50th anniversary. So I beg

the powers that be, give we something special for de 50th anniversary. #WeWantMo-

reRoad

The Bajan Bystander

To think back, there wasnt nuttin like um. To see every soul from all de Kadooment

bands squeezed together in Super Centre car park. Nuff colours, feathers and cos-

tumes pretty, pretty, pretty. It really reminded me that our Kadooment culture deeply

rooted in Bajan unity. So I beg the powers that be, please hear our plea. Start de jump

up at Warrens for we 50th anniversary. #WeWantMoreRoad

wewantmoreroad From Warrens to Spring Gardeny

The Jump Up Day Devotee

I was jumping ever since Adam was a lad. And over I was jumping ever since Adam was a lad. And over the years I witnessed with my very eyes how Kadooment has grown spectacularly. I would got to say doe, starting de jump from Warrens was a decision that made me sing praises to de authorities. De jump used to be sweet sweet. We used to be in full gear by de time we hit PriceSmart and in even better spirits when we did ready to parade through de Stadium. Man de jump up was real nice in trut and de length was just right. So that one time when de police hussle we band down de road after we leff de Stadium, we didnt even push up we mout or nuttin so cause we had in nuso cause we had in nuff jump already. So cuh dear, I beg the powers that be, this year start de jump up at Warrens even if its just this once in celebration of we 50th anniver-sary. #WeWantMoreRoad

Do you want more road? Then let us stand in solidarity. Post your past Kadooment Day photos on Facebook or Instagram using the hashtag #WeWantMoreRoad and let us hear your story!

50 for 50 Remember when.11. We used to burn Mr. Harding to signify the hard times that ensued after the sugar cane crop season.

12. The wildly popular Crop Over jingle Sweet fuh days! captivated us in the 90s.

13. Peter Rams song The Pledge, with its catchy lyrics blue, yellow and black put it up! put us in the spirit of Bajan unity much like All Ah We.

14.14. We knew every word of Alison Hinds Faluma (Ding Ding Ding) even though the majority of the song was sung in the language of the Saamaka tribe of Suriname.

15. Fish cakes and bakes every Bajan does make but when its time to celebrate its soca fish cakes and bakes was virtually an anthem.

16. Lil Rick paraglided into East Coast to be once again crowned King of the Party Monarch competition with the hit Mash Up and Buy Back.

17. On Grand Kadooment Day the National Stadium used to be overflowing with spectators.spectators.

18. Tee shirt Kadooment bands held a place on Grand Kadooment Day.

19. The NCF experimented with two Kadooment routes.

20. The introduction of the Christian Walk Holy Band to Grand Kadooment caused quite a stir. Now it is considered a staple among the cadre of Kadooment bands.

Crop Over is a constantly changing, constantly evolving festival. To that end,

every year sees new additions and removals to the festival as the National

Cultural Foundation seeks to trim and prune the tree of Crop Over to make sure

that the festival keeps growing in the best way possible.

This is the list of change that will take place for Crop Over 2016:

May 20th is the launch of Crop Over 2016 with a Mega Calvacade launch at

Briar Hall Playing Field in Christ Church.

Bridgetown Market wi Bridgetown Market will now last for five days - from Friday, July 29th to

Tuesday, August 2nd which is also a public holiday.

Junior Kadooment will be on Saturday, July 23rd at the National Stadium.

Grand Kadooment will remain on Monday, taking place in conjunction with

Emancipation Day.

Soca Royale will be held on Sunday, July 24th at Bushy Park.

A new sho A new show, Monarchs of Mas, will replace Cohhoblopot this year. This show

will take place on Sunday, July 31st at Kensington Oval.

Both the Pic-O-De-Crop semi-finals and finals, as well as the Junior Monarch

finals will take place at the Kinsington Oval. However, the Junior Monarch

semi-finals will be held at the Derrick Smith School and Vocational Centre.

crop over news

Spring Garden ah comin!!!!

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whos coming home for the sweetest summer festival?

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When you know Crop Over got you so BAZODEE!!!

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Want more info about Erup the Band?

Then check out these links:

@erupthebandfb.com/eruptheband

@erupthebandinfo@eruptheband.com

We sat down with Erup the Band, the hottest new band on the Crop Over scene.

We ran through a whole set of questions and now were releasing an official sneak

peek from the band!

You can listen to the interview here:

www.bazodeemag.podbean.com

standby to erup!!!

To stay up-to-date with details about Le Frere International visit:

@lefrereintlfb.com/lefrereintl

@lefrereintlinfo@lefrere.net

Keeping up with

le frere international

Wait, yuh hear de news or fuh some strange reason it bypass you? This year we

finally getting a bank holiday the day after Grand Kadooment. Hal-uh-loo-yuh!

A Malicious Pearlie

Its true! Tuesday, August 2nd is a public holiday; the date set to observe

EmancipaEmancipation Day. While some may prefer to rest weary feet, it is no secret that

the vast majority welcome the opportunity to challenge their legs, stomachs and

waistlines once more with another jump up day. After all, we have pleaded to

have an extension of our euphoric Kadooment experience for donkey years.

Thankfully DM Celebrations, promoters of a new addition to the Crop Over

calendar of events dubbed Day Two, has decided to capitalize on the

impenimpending holiday by organizing a post-Kadooment jump. Thus far, the foursome

of organizers has kept full details about Day Two heavily guarded; only giving

free rein to our imaginations as they continue to periodically release teasers on

social media. However, before the official launch on April 5th, there are just

some questions that us festival fanatics are burning to have answered. As such,

DM Celebrations has agreed to whet our appetites with the following details.

Maliciousing Into

Day Two Business

To stay up-to-date with details about Day Two visit: www.dmcelebrations.com www.fb.com/dmcelebrations @dm.celebrations

1. Road jump or venue? BOTH! Youll

understand on August 2

2. Full day event? Yup!

3. Length of jump 10 km? Woi!

Good question

4.4. Rest stop? That ties into question 1, youll

understand August 2

5. Paint, mud, powder? NOPE!

6. One band or multiple bands? #DMDayTwo

7. < 500 or > 500 revelers? Over 500

. 8. Full costumes or t-shirts? Men get t-shirts,

women can choose event wear options from

one of our TOP designers

9. Emancipation Day commemorated in

costume designs and music? Its themed

around Emancipation, taking note of 50 years

of Independence too

10.10. Local and international DJs? Local &

International Everything

11. Live performances? Yup!

12. Celebrities? :)

13. All-inclusive? Yup!

.

14. Premium drinks? Yup!

15. Breakfast or lunch? BOTH! The chef for

lunch is NO JOKE

16. Road snacks? :)

17.17. Brick and mortar event launch or online

launch? Woi! This will definitely set us apart,

stay close to our event page especially as it

gets closer to April 5

18. Registration opens in April, May or

June? Launch to the public April 5,

Registration open April 5

19.19. Online registration?

www.dmcelebrations.com

20. Packages are $, $$ or $$$? We are

definitely affordable, value for money right

back down to the dollar Trust me, this is not

an event, its not a jump, it's an EXPERIENCE

.

Maliciousing Into

Day Two Business

no matter who you are or where

you may be, all roads ahead lead

to crop over.

Join us...

HRRTTBNLA@YNCDDL@F

want more festivalfacts and crop over

info?

stay tuned!

but in the meantimeccheck out our previous

issue