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UK Premiere ... Salt Of The Earth
Date: Saturday 13th December 2008
Location: Roxy. 128-132 Borough High Street. London, UK
Promotions: Sophie Meyer & Inavision TV
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Film, Finger Food and Music

People do not always come out of their houses to attend a Caribbean party or even a fancy dress party – we often come out of our abodes to attend films or short documentaries. So why not close of 2008 with a special treat and attend the UK Premiere’s of Salt Of The Earth - A documentary on the origins, history, present and future of Parang music in Trinidad and Tobago, while exploring the music’s culture and the personalities of the people who have tried to keep the music’s tradition and life still alive.

At the trendy Roxy, Screen and Bar on Borough High Street (www.roxybrandscreen.com), set the perfect setting for the display of this documentary. You should go check out this seductive bar in your free time. “Comfortable seats, great drinks, sexy bartenders and friendly service” is what we thought, as we strolled around the venue. It was a great choice for the airing of this documentary for the patrons that attended.

The documentary explains the life and times of Parang in Trinidad and Tobago. Explaining the migration of the cocoa workers from Venezuela to work on the plantations and using the music to entertain their families and friends after a tedious and strenuous day’s labour. Sophie Meyer visited most paranderos in their humble abodes in 2003/2004 and got to true nitty gritty of the history behind Parang. She explained the likes of the Lara Brothers - Willie & Tito, Daisy Voisin and even Francis Salinda. Showing modern Parang and how it has evolved by using the example of Holly B and his yearly television show around Christmas Season. The future of Parang is still a bit shaky in Trinidad but as was explained in the film, when the older heads pass away… what will really happen? One suggestion was to teach the younger folk to sing because the ability and learning strengths for playing the instruments are definitely present but to infuse the Spanish singing into the beautiful melodies is something that needs to be taught and enhanced.

The event was supported heavily by the patrons who attended and they were treated to live parang music by Los Paranderos de Londres and festive finger food for the delightful such as sweet bread, pastelles, and sorrel.

The documentary could not be summarized by the photos nor can the essence and the wonderful setting behind this event so if there is another such event look out for them - they would be all on http://inavisiontv.com/screenings/.

The famous line from the documentary:
“A film that captures with sensitivity, humour and magic the essence and passion of the Paranderos. The breathtaking scenery reminds us of what we in Trinidad and Tobago take for granted.”
Prof. K.S Julien, T.C.
President of University of Trinidad and Tobago

Amiel
Always Forward, Never Backward