textures of sound on Instagram: "We interrupt our Best of 2025—jazz cuts, soul joints, and hip-hop gems—to bring you classic Trini parang! Parang traces its roots back to Venezuelan folk music, brought to Trinidad through centuries of migration and cultural exchange. Originally sung in Spanish and rooted in Catholic Christmas traditions, parang was performed door-to-door, sharing stories of the Nativity, community, and celebration. Over time, Trinis blended African rhythms, Creole language, loca

Mat Siscoe on Instagram: "On Sunday I had the pleasure of joining the @stctwinning association for their annual Parang celebration in @cityofstcatharines Parang is a lively, Spanish-influenced Christmas folk music from Trinidad and Tobago—performed with string and percussion instruments, celebrating joy, community, and the Nativity. The event featured authentic Parang bands, steel pan, and of course delicious Trinidadian cuisine (shout out to Kevin from @soulicious_peppersauce for the amazing fo

The Surprising Origins of Parang, Trinidad and Tobago’s Christmas Folk Music

Unwrapping the history of Parang, one festive beat at a time! Learn how this beautiful musical tradition traveled from Venezuela to become the soundtrack of a Trinidadian Christmas.#ArimaPublicLibrary #FunFactFriday#funfacts #ParangMusic #ChristmasTradition #Trinidad #Culture #MusicHistory #HolidayVibes #ParangVibes #trinidadandtobago #Christmas #trinichristmas #music #parang | Arima Public Library