What is J’Ouvert? Where does the celebration of J’Ouvert originate? Why is it celebrated?
Imani Brown’s segment:
What does Brown say playing devils (Jab Jabs) in mas represents?
Marlon Bishops’ segment:
What are the steel drums called?
When do the bands begin practicing in anticipation of Carnival?
How has the arranger, BJ, been training the musicians?
Ira Glass’ segment:
Ira Glass interviews a group of Haredi (Orthodox) Jewish children and a Lubavicher Rabbi who live in Crown Heights. How does the Haredi community view J’ouvert and The West Indian American Day Parade in general?
Neil Drumming’s segment:
Name two reasons why Reishelle Maynard-Richards from the mas camp Ramajay is frustrated with Carnival in NYC.
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