Carnival in Trinidad 1953

Carnival in Trinidad 1953

Carnival in Trinidad is a kaleidoscope of colors and sounds that seems to capture the very essence of the celebration. For historians, it is also a remarkable document of island traditions from a half century ago. Calypso expert Ray Funk has mined it to identify several famous mas bands—the costumed groups who join the parades—including Carnival designer Harold Sadenah’s Quo Vadis and steelband The Invaders seen dressed in full military regalia. Travelogue, historical record, and personal statement, Carnival in Trinidad remains a vibrant testimony to a still photographer’s mastery of the moving image.