The calypso historian George Maharaj played some ole time kaiso on CHIN-FM Toronto back in the mid 1990s. He started with the first calypso recorded by a Trinidadian, right around the turn of the 20th Century, then worked his way up to the 1920s. Interestingly, the earliest recordings were all in French and Patois, with the transition to English recordings beginning around the WW1 years into the 20s.
@@DMajikMan thank you. I didn't know that. I noticed patois is almost gone from our culture now. My grandma spoke it but didn't pass it down. Now, it's a different sound again.
Free from the days when crime was almost non existent in Trinidad and Tobago. Free from billions of dollars lost in two oil booms. Free from the vagrancy problem. Free from illegal drug use and thousands of youths lost to drug addiction. Yes, free, but not happy.
The people who own the cameras do the filming. Portrayed here is but one segment of life in Trinidad during this period. To gain a more balanced perspective of life during this era of our history ; one has to read : A House for Mr. Biswas by V.S. Nipaul or ...And I Will Tell You No Lies by K.Q Warner. It would be soon realized that not everyone could afford to frolic by the seaside. Others were breaking their backs in the hot sun to earn a living.
To be realistic, back in the 20''s the lower classes on the island would have been largely invisible or seen only in subservient positions in service to the upper class.
This is exactly how it was. We were nowhere to be seen. It was the caucasians at the top. Unbelievable how the tables have turnt and now the East Indians are one of the richest on the island controlling a large part of the businesses and trade etc
The owner of the equipment gets to chose what they wanted to capture on film. The heading though could have included the area. Whether Woodbrook,St Clair, Westmoorings etc. But to go back to my first point, the choice is solely that of the person who uploaded it😅 Fascinating footage. Love it!! Doh mind it doh look Trinidadianish😂
The population of t&t up to 1930 was around four hundred thousand of that about one hundred thousand that was American and British. Major services were held in French.
So now you know. This should at least help ungrateful trinis to appreciate the late great "Dr. The Right Honourable Eric Eustace Williams." May his soul R.I.P.💝😇
Trinidad and Tobago would have arguably been better off with the British. In Trinidad and Tobago, the poor people still suffer, and the politicians live in relative luxury. Crime has grown higher as the years have passed, the roads are pothole ridden, public healthcare is in a poor state, schools turn out young criminals, illegal drugs have turned thousands of people into zombies, and vagrancy is on the rise. They shut down Petrotrin, and Caroni, because of their own mismanagement, and almost all consumables are imported. All this is not to say that Dr Williams' intentions were not good, but surely things have not turned out the way he envisaged.
Bah! The British were looking to divest themselves of unprofitable colonies after World War II and the main reason Eric Williams pushed for Independence was because he was salty they would let him join their governing council (I forget the name)
This is Life in Trinidad for the White and expatriate community. Shows the place and position of where the African descent, and the East Indian descent. In the shadows. Just labour for the whites and factories and the plantations😢😢😢
I was looking to see if they were going to show the whipping of slaves and indentured workers. As well as the horrible oppression of the non Brits. AHHHHHHH Shocks they didn't show, but Trinidad was nice in those days.
This is priceless. Thanks for sharing.
Nice video. The music does throw off the culture of the island a bit though. We were Spanish before 1797.
We didn't INVENT...OR CALYPSO AN SOCA YET😂😅
The calypso historian George Maharaj played some ole time kaiso on CHIN-FM Toronto back in the mid 1990s. He started with the first calypso recorded by a Trinidadian, right around the turn of the 20th Century, then worked his way up to the 1920s.
Interestingly, the earliest recordings were all in French and Patois, with the transition to English recordings beginning around the WW1 years into the 20s.
@@DMajikMan thank you. I didn't know that. I noticed patois is almost gone from our culture now. My grandma spoke it but didn't pass it down. Now, it's a different sound again.
@@DMajikManvery interesting!
@@dohramy no sir, calypso by then had been around for a very long time.
One of the best videos I've seen on youtube
🤠😥😱 I would love to meet one of those ppl ..............the stories they can tell!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for the video.
Yes, what a trip back in time.
Enjoyed that short clip of Lorry Masquerade.
Thank God for the late great Dr Eric Williams for taking us out the British rule and for us to be a free and independent republic .
He may have done some good things but he was racist.... and who needs that😢 and who needs envy and resentment and prospers from it😢
Free from the days when crime was almost non existent in Trinidad and Tobago. Free from billions of dollars lost in two oil booms. Free from the vagrancy problem. Free from illegal drug use and thousands of youths lost to drug addiction. Yes, free, but not happy.
And how has that been working out for you? 😂😂😂
@joancc He was a Pro African, not like Ghandi who was a pure racist
@@stillirise7813forget about the past and let us shape the future for a better T&T
The people who own the cameras do the filming. Portrayed here is but one segment of life in Trinidad during this period.
To gain a more balanced perspective of life during this era of our history ; one has to read : A House for Mr. Biswas by V.S. Nipaul or ...And I Will Tell You No Lies by K.Q Warner. It would be soon realized that not everyone could afford to frolic by the seaside. Others were breaking their backs in the hot sun to earn a living.
To be realistic, back in the 20''s the lower classes on the island would have been largely invisible or seen only in subservient positions in service to the upper class.
Only the rich would have afforded a movie camera. Why use it on the lower classes ?
This is exactly how it was. We were nowhere to be seen. It was the caucasians at the top. Unbelievable how the tables have turnt and now the East Indians are one of the richest on the island controlling a large part of the businesses and trade etc
Feels so much more like CUBA.....!!!!
Totally agree
Just Amazing
WATCHING FROM GUYANA. NICE VIDEO
Thank you!
I enjoy it too
The owner of the equipment gets to chose what they wanted to capture on film. The heading though could have included the area. Whether Woodbrook,St Clair, Westmoorings etc. But to go back to my first point, the choice is solely that of the person who uploaded it😅 Fascinating footage. Love it!! Doh mind it doh look Trinidadianish😂
Dare say they had no westmoorings yet in those days 😅 😂
The population of t&t up to 1930 was around four hundred thousand of that about one hundred thousand that was American and British. Major services were held in French.
So now you know. This should at least help ungrateful trinis to appreciate the late great "Dr. The Right Honourable Eric Eustace Williams." May his soul R.I.P.💝😇
NOT REALLY!!!😮
Trinidad and Tobago would have arguably been better off with the British. In Trinidad and Tobago, the poor people still suffer, and the politicians live in relative luxury. Crime has grown higher as the years have passed, the roads are pothole ridden, public healthcare is in a poor state, schools turn out young criminals, illegal drugs have turned thousands of people into zombies, and vagrancy is on the rise. They shut down Petrotrin, and Caroni, because of their own mismanagement, and almost all consumables are imported. All this is not to say that Dr Williams' intentions were not good, but surely things have not turned out the way he envisaged.
Understood. They seem quite happy and comfortable. Enjoying the Fat of Land . While the other races lived in servitude and poverty
Bah! The British were looking to divest themselves of unprofitable colonies after World War II and the main reason Eric Williams pushed for Independence was because he was salty they would let him join their governing council (I forget the name)
Which Trinidad is this?
The one you see here.
Was this really really Trinidad??
Yes it was. Almost 100 years ago.
Are you sure this is Trinidad
100% positive. I added the music myself which may have given the impression it wasn't.
Lol
Lorries driving around the Savanah
This is Life in Trinidad for the White and expatriate community. Shows the place and position of where the African descent, and the East Indian descent.
In the shadows.
Just labour for the whites and factories and the plantations😢😢😢
Remember, this was the *colonial* era. There might've been more white people in T&T back then 😉
The idle planter class...
I feel this is England oui.. Oh Well!!!
I was looking to see if they were going to show the whipping of slaves and indentured workers. As well as the horrible oppression of the non Brits. AHHHHHHH Shocks they didn't show, but Trinidad was nice in those days.
Slaves and indentureship in the 1920's? Which history class did you attend?
@@truthseeker8429 The same one you should of attended. You would of been more inform
Uhm, you're joking, right?
You sound like a flickin dunce, you must be under 20 years old fr
Ahhh you sure you got the right country? 🤨🤔
I am, indeed.