SummaryThe bands Kutters Rhythm Sections and Natural Expression Rhythm Sections, are playing music typical of J'ouvert [Carnival] festivities. Foreground, far left: is Abdul playing an iron instrument, to his right is Susan Boothman. Susan is knocking on an Iron Brake Drum. Background, far left: Carla, center: Earl Noel.
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.