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Keylemanjahro and Dragon: Two Drummers Speak on Two Cultural Forces

—Published on 19th December, 2025.

Image Caption: The morning of Carnival Monday finds Dragon clad as a blue Jab commanding his troops across the Traditional Mas stage of The Savannah. Leader of the Keylemanjahro School of Arts and Culture for four decades, Glenn 'Dragon' de Souza has made himself and his group legendary. Generations of Trinbagonian Moko Jumbies have been taught—or had their skills honed—at his Cocorite yard affectionately known by some as 'De Dragon Den', or else the Valleyharps Panyard where he temporarily operated around 2019. In addition to collaborations with Designer Laura Anderson Barbata, Mas Man Peter Minshall (albeit a short-lived relationship), and German Photographer Stefan Falke (producing the very popular book 'Moko Jumbies: The Dancing Spirits of Trinidad'), many Trinbagonian children of 1990s remember seeing his feature on Jim Henson's Sesame Street; a segment which won attention and acclaim to Trinidad and Tobago. In September 2024, his life-long devotion was recognised in his winning of The Hummingbird Medal (Gold). In-camera JPG via ‘Method Moda II’ custom Picture Style. Adjustments via RawTherapee. The Savannah—3rd March, 2025. #keylemanjahro—Click to read this article.

Four decades. Four decades of pride and power, shifts and swings have defined the storied history of The Keylemanjahro School of Arts and Culture and its fearsome leader Glenn ‘Dragon’ de Souza. Drama, drumming, dance—but also sanctuary for youths facing troubles and challenges beyond their years—are the group’s origins, though today most know Keylemanjahro for Moko Jumbie. Read More »

Gifted Hands that lifted Moko Jumbie Mas: A Biography of Moose

—Published on 30th December, 2024.

Image Caption: —Click to read this article.

In a small riverside home of Waterhole, Cocorite can be found Andrew Roland 'Rolo' Alexander, aka 'Moose'. He's lived for Mas and art of all forms—performing art, visual, music, dance, sewing, song-writing, carpentry, wire-bending, and more. At one time he was a crucial part of a well-known Moko Jumbie band of Cocorite. Today, he is a father and grandfather. He adores children, including those of his own 'Watusi Cultural Caravan'. Read More »

Alex Smailes—Interview Portrait

—Published on 8th July, 2016.

Image Caption: Portrait of Alex Smailes at his home in Saint Anns, Trinidad. November 24th, 2015.—Click to read this article.

Portrait of Alex Smailes - "I used to remember that kind of fire! And that willingness to stand up for what was right. Really 'bully the bully'." Read More »

Ricardo Meade—Interview Portrait

—Published on 8th April, 2016.

Image Caption: Portrait of Ricardo Meade; founder of the El Socorro Centre for Wildlife Rehabilitation. August 8th, 2015.—Click to read this article.

Portrait of Ricardo Meade - “We have to buckle down and do the right thing [or] else we’ll lose this country. And then we’re going to [do what]? Go somewhere else? No, we have paradise! [So] let’s protect it together.” Read More »

Errol Grant—Interview Portrait

—Published on 18th March, 2016.

Image Caption: Portrait of Errol Grant. March 10th, 2016.—Click to read this article.

Portrait of Errol Grant, horse-riding coach and teacher. Read More »

Veronika La Fortune—Interview Portrait

—Published on 11th September, 2015.

Image Caption: Veronika La Fortune. July 19th, 2015.—Click to read this article.

Portrait of Veronika La Fortune of 'Being with Horses' and 'Healing with Horses'. July 19th, 2015. Read More »

Arnaldo James—Interview Portrait

—Published on 31st July, 2015.

Image Caption: Portrait of Arnaldo James. January 11th, 2015.—Click to read this article.

Portrait of Arnaldo James, artist and photographer. January 11th, 2015. Read More »

Albert Laveau—Interview Portrait

—Published on 5th June, 2015.

Image Caption: Portrait of Albert Laveau; Artistic and Managing Director of the Trinidad Theatre Workshop. May 7th, 2015.—Click to read this article.

Portrait of Albert Laveau; Artistic and Managing Director of the Trinidad Theatre Workshop. May 7th, 2015. Read More »

Mathew Hudson—Interview Portrait

—Published on 22nd May, 2015.

Image Caption: Portrait of Mathew Hudson; 2D animator. January 23rd, 2015.—Click to read this article.

Mathew Hudson, Trinidadian, 2D animator. Read More »

Diane Henderson—Interview Portrait

—Published on 16th January, 2015.

Image Caption: Portrait of Diane Henderson; Chairperson of the Trinidad and Tobago Marathon Committee, a distance runner, triathlete, and the mother of a young triathlon star, Joshua Ho. January 4th, 2015.—Click to read this article.

Interview Portrait session with Diane Henderson, sportsperson, chairperson of the Trinidad and Tobago Marathon Committee, distance runner, triathlete, and the mother of a young triathlon star, Joshua Ho. Read More »