SummaryEvent at Flatush Library hosted by Heritage Ambassador Sandra Bell: Rhythm Circle, in the Moment. In the background is a screening of David Rudder playing calypso and steelpan music and a poster for the event titled "Jouvay Fest". Foreground: woman is holding a [snare?] drum. On table is a "wisdom bell" associated with Tibet Buddhism. Sandra Bell wanted to capture the experience of the "Engine Room" also known as the "Rhythm Section" - the backbone of steelpan and calypso music.
NoteA concert with patron participation by Susan Boothman and Earl Noel with Kutters Rhythm Sections and Natural Expression Rhythm Section. The program was organized by Sandra Bell and took place on Decemeber 8, 2022 at the Flatbush Library. Brooklyn Public Library’s Folk Arts program is supported by funds from the New York State Council on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.
SubjectTrinidad and Tobago--Music ; Carnival--New York (State)--New York ; Steel bands (Music)
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TitleRhythm Circle, in the Moment, musical event at Flatbush library.
Biographical NoteSandra A. M Bell is a third generation carnival costume designer and co-founder of JOUVAYFEST Collective preserving and presenting Trinidad & Tobago classic style J’ouvert festivities locally, nationally and internationally. She is a NYFA Fellow, with a BA in Art Administration from NYU and certificates in film & TV production and a BPL Heritage Ambassador.