Masqueraders Musicians and the Old Time St. Croix Christmas Festival

Masqueraders Musicians and the Old Time St. Croix Christmas Festival
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Publisher : AuthorHouse
Total Pages : 330
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ISBN-10 : 9781665578158
ISBN-13 : 1665578157
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Book Synopsis Masqueraders Musicians and the Old Time St. Croix Christmas Festival by : Karen C. Thurland

Download or read book Masqueraders Musicians and the Old Time St. Croix Christmas Festival written by Karen C. Thurland and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2023-01-05 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book highlights masqueraders on St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands to include Viggo Roberts, Lionel Huntt and Asta Williams along with stories aout Paddy Moore, Fritz "Marshall" Sealey, Albert Halliday and other street performers who performed on certain holidays. Two Crucian musicians, Ernest "Prince" Galloway and Dr. Stanley Jacobs, share stories about their musical careers. The organization of the Old Time St. Croix Christmas Festival is researched and documented. The book contains information on troupe leaders such as Floyd Henderson, Lillian Bailey, Amy P. Joseph for the Eve's Garden Troupe, the Gentlemen of Jones and Genevieve "Jenny" Thurland. Former Senator Lilliana Belardo de O'Neal describes the significance of Three King's Day and the contributions of Puerto Ricans to the St. Croix Festival. The photographs provide colorful images of the costumes worn by participants during that period. The book is educational, historical and cultural for present and future generations of Virgin Islanders to enjoy.


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