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2022 Charleston Jazz Festival: Etienne Charles & Creole Soul at Charleston Jazz Festival at Charleston Music Hall
Courtesy of Charleston Jazz | Posted on December 13, 2021
When
Sat, April 23, 2022
9:30 pm
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Musicians
Etienne Charles
trumpetAbout
During Carnival, the island of Trinidad becomes engulfed in a cacophony of sounds – from singing, to the clash of stick fights, and lively calypso music with its hallmark steel pan cadences. As a Trinidadian raised in a musical family, trumpeter Etienne Charles feels a deep connection to the Carnival traditions. At a young age he joined his father’s steel band, performing at Carnival fetes, and immersing himself in the folklore. Through Etienne’s Guggenheim Fellowship Award, he returns to his roots to celebrate the traditions that best exemplify Trinidadian culture. Inspired by the noises heard throughout the festivities, Etienne’s Carnival: The Sound of a People brings the celebrations to the stage....