The Carriacou Culture Train String Band is \u2018singing\u2019 with excitement as they are included to represent Grenada in Trinidad and Tobago at Carifesta 2019.<\/p>\n
The 9-member group consisting of 2 females and 7 males was recently formed following their \u2018Parang Train\u2019 stint during the month of December 2018, where they serenaded at various locations throughout the sister isles of Carriacou and Petite Martinique in the weeks leading up to Christmas.<\/p>\n
Rina Mills speaking on behalf of the group said,\u00a0\u201cWe are very happy that we\u2019ve been given the opportunity to not only represent Carriacou, but to represent our country on a whole at such a prestigious event.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n Mills thanked the Government of Grenada, the\u00a0Grenada Cultural Foundation, Grenada Tourism Authority and everyone else who played a role in making this trip a reality.<\/p>\n \u201cIt is our view that patrons and performers at the event will learn of the rich heritage and history of String Band music performed here on the island of Carriacou,\u201d<\/em>\u00a0said Mills.<\/p>\n The 9-member team is scheduled to depart Grenada for Trinidad on 15 August 2019 and is expected to return on 26 August 2019.<\/p>\n Carriacou Culture Train String Band<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The Carriacou Culture Train String Band is \u2018singing\u2019 with excitement as they are included to represent Grenada in Trinidad and Tobago at Carifesta 2019. 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