Notting Hill Carnival

Luz María Santos MorenoBeatriz Rodríguez Gadea

Notting Hill

Notting Hill

History

- Origin 1950

- First carnival 1964

- Fight for freedom

Carnival

1. Masquerade2. Calypso music3. SOCA music4. Static Sound

System5. Steelpan

Masquerade (MAS)

CalypsoIt is a style of Afro-Caribbean music

SteelPanCame from the “Tambu Bamboo” band from Trinidad.

SOCA

Soca was used to express courtships and sexual interest .

Static Sound SystemOver 40 sound systems positioned around the Carnival area provide the perfect setting for DJs to show their stuff. From Latin jazz, reggae and garage to hip hop and drum ‘n’ bass.

PlanningSaturday August12pm – 9pm 30th National Panorama ChampionshipThe Carnival usually starts on Saturday with the steel band competition.Each band has between 40 and 75 musicians. They compete for the “National Champions ofSteel”. The Championships takes place 4pm-9pm

Sunday August6am – 10am J'ouvert Steelbands participate in a procession to mark the official opening of the Notting Hill Carnival. Revellers daub paint and mud on themselves and that tradition has now been taken up here. It is seen as a way of driving away demons. Once washed off it reflects baptism. Processions start at the junction of Ladbroke Grove and Kensal Road.

10am – 7pm Notting Hill Carnival Children's day paradeEurope's biggest celebration of music, movement and masquerade London Notting Hill Carnival Ltd actively encourages participation – both performers and spectators – of young people.

Monday 25th August10am – 7pm Notting Hill Carnival Europe's biggest celebration of music, movement and masquerade.

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Notting Hill CarnivalLuz María Santos MorenoBeatriz Rodríguez Gadea