Kenwood Travel Blog

Held between the 29^th April – 1^st May, the Carriacou Maroon & String Band Music Festival is a cultural education and entertainment event, developed as the main brand event for Carriacou, and meeting world-class standards.

Maroon culture is about thanksgiving and prayers to the SOURCE of all life, production and prosperity. Its African origins are authentically depicted through the drumming, singing, eating of ‘smoke food’ and other rituals practised by the local people. This aspect of the festival is a celebration of the rich cultural traditions, and the important values of sharing, unity and community self-help.

String band music is very popular on Carriacou and has historically been a main source of entertainment at social functions and the Parang Festival at Christmas. There are various genres of this music and patrons will get to experience the scintillating power of this musical tradition. You must dance!

Bands from other Caribbean islands will be performing at the festival, which will provide a platform for the elevation of this musical product while bringing the people of the region together.

We say, once you have experienced the Carriacou Maroon and String Band Music Festival your life will never be the same!