Originally written in 2021, my friend Keegan shared his unbroadcast interview with his late mentor Acid. I knew that I had to use it responsibly. Acid was a vision in the gayelle, like Keegan he made kalinda look like dance. His death is a lasting loss, and he like so many in T&T deserve justice.…
My new favourite thing for Carnival isn’t new at all. It’s a traditional martial art, or fighting style, that was born in Trinidad to African and Indian parents and seems to be having a revival. It’s called Kalinda or Stickfighting. I first went to Stickfighting last year, and had a blast. My favourite thing are…