11th Steelpan/Carnival Arts Conference
Scholars of the Caribbean Arts Heading to T&T in March By stephen weir It may be a little early to start packing, but Roger Gibbs has Trinidad & Tobago on his mind. The popular Calypso performer and York University post-grad student is preparing for a stage performance in Port of Spain at the Steelpan/Carnival Arts Conference. No, he won’t be singing or playing an instrument; in fact, he will be a lectern giving a scholarly lecture to the leaders of international community of Carnival Arts! The 11th Steelpan/Carnival Arts Conference is being organized jointly by the University of Trinidad and Tobago, the International Carnival Conference Committee, and the International Journal of Carnival Arts. It will be held at the National Academy for the Performing Arts (NAPA) between March 6–8, 2025. This conference will be a gathering celebrating the rich cultural heritage of the Caribbean, particularly the steelpan and carnival arts. With international participants from vari...