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Mama dis is mas

About the Theme

Over the years there were several bands and band leaders who were instrumental in the development of Carnival in St. Lucia. The likes of Turks, Cuthbert Anthony, Miss Bouty, Tony Ishmael and Vance Pilgrim. Band leaders and members worked diligently around the clock to perfect the Mas, pounding tin and bending wire. Seamstresses kept the midnight oil burning to give each reveler the perfect fit. Indeed they were dedicated Artisans.

The Steel Band was a prominent feature of Carnival in those days and could be heard practicing in the stillness of the night. The Steel band provided the “Music on the Road”.

Emerging out of all this on Carnival Monday and Tuesday was the splendour of Carnival. Bands on the road with creative purpose, an unburdening of talent and ultimately the glory of the Band Leaders, the Artists.

Mama Dis Is Mas.

St. Lucian Spirit Carnival Band -
First Runner Up Band of the Year St Lucia Carnival 2009

St. Lucian Spirit Carnival Band has been in the Carnival Arena for over thirty years now. Over the years the Band has won many titles: Band with the best Spirit, Band of the year, Best design, Most Colourful Band, King of the Bands, Queen of the Bands, Junior Queen, Junior King.

The Band caters to all carnival lovers and there is a costume to suit everyone. We aim to please our revellers and provide an exciting atmosphere to play Mas in St. Lucia.

The band has been under the leadership of Joan Hinkson from its inception and whereas the faces of some executive members have changed one thing still endures. The executive is mostly female. At the 2010 St.Lucia Independence Awards, Joan Hinkson was awarded The Saint Lucia Medal of Merit (Silver) SLMM for her contribution to the arts and culture.

For Carnival 2010 St. Lucian Spirit Carnival Band portrays MAMA DIS IS MAS

Band Executive

Joan Hinkson - Band Leader

Sonia Sifflet - PRO

Beverly Josie - Secretary

Danny Stephen - Fundraising