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Kenny Phillips of WACK Visual Radio's studio session last night inspired this post. It's time to explore our diverse cultural heritage and remind the nation of the upcoming festivities. Not only will a steelband arranger bring the music session to life, but serenaders and musicians will also be getting into the groove for the upcoming Christmas music season. But it is the season for parang music; from box bass to cuatro, the rhythm of Christmas is already knocking. Soca may be warming up, but Parang is leading the charge with heritage, humor, and harmony. Let the serenades begin!
Say it louder for the people in the back, Ananda! While Soca and steelpan are gearing up to mash up Carnival, the Christmas heartbeat is already pulsing through Trinidad and Tobago with the unmistakable strum of cuatros and the rhythmic thump of box bass. Parang season is not waiting for December—it’s creeping in like a sweet serenade under the moonlight.
So let the music play and share the joy of our multicultural society—Trinbago sweet, eh?
- Cuatros, mandolins, and box basses aren’t just instruments—they’re cultural anchors. When they start tuning up, it’s a signal: the spirit of Parang is awakening.
- Parang isn’t background music—it’s a full-on celebration of heritage, language, and community. From house-to-house serenades to stage shows, it’s where Spanish meets Trini soul.
- Trinidad and Tobago’s dual-island magic means we get to enjoy Soca’s fire and Parang’s warmth. That’s not a clash—it’s a cultural crescendo.
So yes, while the Soca warriors are prepping for Carnival, let’s not forget the Parang pioneers who are already stringing up joy. It’s time to remind the diaspora and the digital crowd: Parang is not just music—it’s a mood, a movement, and a memory in the making.
Let us spread awareness of the culture of the Caribbean diaspora.
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Production Notes/Music Credits:
Post Title: ? Parang Is In the Air—Tune Up, Trinbago!
Mixtape Title: Soca Parang Mix—All the Classics and Current Hits
Curated and mixed by: DJ Tuff Gong
Origin: Trinidad, Republic of Trinidad & Tobago
Genre: Soca
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