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