Book launch of ‘Patois and English Folksongs of Trinidad and Tobago’

The Caribbean School of Arts, Eco-Tourism and Languages will, at 6 pm on April 29, launch a book of “Patois and English Folksongs of Trinidad and Tobago” written by Augustus “Junior” Howell.

The launch will take place at the school which is located at No 3 Longden Street, Kew Place, Port-of-Spain. Patois and English local folk songs is the author’s contribution to the preservation of TT’s Patois heritage. The book is a compilation of a textbook and compact disc. Junior Howell, the author, is a distinguished musician and teacher, who has included in this offering the music score and a Lesson Plan of teaching the subject matter.

The main benefactors of the material will be primary and secondary schools, music schools, choirs, communities and other organisations. Attending the launch will be former Minister, Dr Cuthbert Joseph, Victor Prescot, Adolphus Daniell and Ms Jocelyn Sealy. In addition at the launch, patrons will also be treated to performances by The Clive Zanda Quartet, La petite Musicale, La Petite Juniors, and Malick Performers. The book is already available to the public at all leading bookstores, the Caribbean School of Arts, and sales representatives.