Parang in Lopinot, Trinidad

This video features Paul Hernandez singing Rio Manzanares in Lopinot, Trinidad during the festivities for Cruz de Mayo. Next to him playing the cuatro is Clarita Rivas, Trinidad's first ever Parang Queen.

[@SuperSnk1]

This is definitely one of the VERY BEST " Original Parang " Performances I've ever heard . It's MAGNIFICENT .

[@tommieg5637]

❤ Traditional Parang! Dislike that socaparang!!!

[@Dasheens]

So proud of my spanish side of Trinidad culture,so beautiful ❤️❤️,he sing so sweet,and the musicians.😊

[@Dasheens]

Thank you Maria i see u on the cuatro❤,this is beautiful Trinidad ❤parang the Best in the world 🌍.

[@bederovedas5115]

I am a young trinidadian and I love the Parang within St. Joseph, as this being our great festivities, and as a manager I love this??? This man has it going on with his voice, he is glorious??? I love to hear the Chac - Chac : - ))

[@derynknight9080]

I love 💕 this, legendary, the spirit of Christmas, the spirit of Trini, this is we. Great post.

[@wazeedali9673]

From time to time during the years I pull up this video and enjoy it immensely. Lopinot was so beautiful in the past years but when I visited last year it was a disaster. How some rehabilitation works are being done. This place is too beautiful to just neglect.

[@fredmarienely8401]

✍🏿 Je suis de la Martinique et j'adore cette musique de ce groupe Parang qui exprime ce qui à de plus naturel la joie de vivre, j'j'ai découvert un style de musique que j'ignorais et qui est très enrichissante et belle à écouté à tous les moments d'une journée. Merci et bravo la caraïbes pour sa richesse culturelle musicale 👋🏿👊🏿✊🏿❤️💚🖤

[@TheSamira6]

merci beaucoup

[@yaniscaraisco2550]

Je confirme c'est super entraînant comme musique, comme la mazurka

[@heads48]

this is a huge dose of my culture.....thank God for Trinidad and thank you all for the post and your comments......ah feeling home now!!!!

[@alhig3301]

Rio Manzanares, the Sonora Matancera's version is very famous in Colombia. Congratulations for all the respect that you show for your Heritage.

[@christianhume7618]

I love the interaction where the guy with the hat in the back was starting to sing and Paul started singing, not realizing what had happened....the the guy in the middle then intervened and asked Paul to 'leh him geh ah verse'....and that verse was such a sweet addition! Great vibes, great interactions, great music!

[@RainettaJones]

Only in Trinidad an English speaking country would they be singing in Spanish on a French Heritage Site in Lopinot. That area is close to the Count's house. Rich diversity and history.

[@timothytitre9725]

hahaha So true only in Sweet Trini ..

[@curwynbootman6479]

Tim Titre-Liverpool The coco plantations in Lopinot probably has something to do with that

[@timothytitre9725]

I Guess so I miss this so much never miss it when I live in T & T

[@mechelleobrien-nedd4576]

Solama6

[@mechelleobrien-nedd4576]

So la mere parang

[@shaina8947]

who's here in 2020? 👀🖤

[@BALLAsTvDotCom]

2023

[@LittleLargeMouth]

2023

[@joyfulzion9811]

This brought a smile and tears at the same, reminds me of my dad and I love the passion in Mr. Hernandez singing. Bless them for this , I'm always coming bk here ..

[@juanitasylvan9401]

This is what you call traditional parang

[@phabebarcelona863]

Oh I'm of Jamaica Africa German nd now learning you allTNT History Its beautiful how as Islanders have a rich History but was hidden from us just like how did us in Africa I didnt know you all had a strong Spanish influence Iv met some real real nice Trinis n Tobagans I love me Jammy eh dnt get me wrong Next TNT N Lucia

[@jldn7728]

@@phabebarcelona863 venezuelan influence....

[@deborahholder161]

My husband just loves this guy plays it over and over for him lol merry Christmas❤

[@dabithevillain7982]

for me is same

[@clarissajhernandez1766]

This is my grandfather

[@aishacelestin]

You're lucky. Bless your family

[@wazeedali9673]

I have heard many versions of Rio Manzanares, but this is the best. He sings with joy in his voice. I also love to listen to Duo Manzanares version.

[@FannyPlusvi]

Rio Manzanares es una canción del folklore venezolano. Me alegra que la canten en Trinidad :-)

[@bobdeengineer7396]

I had a Trini venezuelan tio. RIP uncle Alcolor. A kind and gentle man..

[@marlene5494]

Listening in 2020 and longing to go home to Trinidad. Nothing like Christmas in Trinidad 🇹🇹❤️🤍🖤

[@allisonb.brito-borde2162]

Where are you now. Did you make it back yet?

[@barryN69]

Whether recorded on vinyl or played outside, parang is boss !! What an authentic video. Thank you

[@CHULA1956]

Actual Spanish language along side San Jose serenaders, good to hear the real thing, el señor canta igual que la gente del pueblo soy venezolana estoy en Trinidad desde 6 meses, mi mamá cantaba esto

[@spencerspaceghost]

Me interesa mucho esto. ¿Es verdad que la mayoría de las canciones originales de parranda cantaban en español antiguo? Porque no puedo entender algunas versiones.

[@azieldaly2965]

@@spencerspaceghost Duh

[@joannebrereton1814]

Smile on my face, since my most celebrated Christmas was with my great-grand mother. Could not understand a lick of what said but it sounded real good, enough to dance and have fun. I was about 5-6yrs old. Just like right now. It had a sound of happiness to a child's ears. Enjoyable childhood memories. YEAH!!!

[@nivadaharricharan5172]

This man is a real boss,great singer and all in this group in perfect ordinance...God bless keep on playing !!!

[@fernandadiscover]

El Río Manzanares it is located in estado Sucre, Venezuela. It's a song from there

[@HSreigns45]

this right here is authentic...lovvvvee me some real parang music.

[@argenismoreno8838]

Excelente, muy Buena. "Dale nojoda" 😅😅😅👏👏👏👏 Saludos desde Venezuela. 🇻🇪

[@CHULA1956]

Y dice no joda que risa

[@rennzzos788]

2:27: Playing cuatro in the forefront on the right is Venezuelan, Jose Hernandez. He was my cuatro instructor at the Instituto Venezolano para la Cultura y Cooperacion in POS. He was very kind to me when I first started 30 years ago. I will forever be grateful for all the help he gave me. Thank you, thank you, thank you, Jose. Espero que esta bien.

[@edwinniffikeer3212]

This is the closest you can get to the original/authentic parranda of Venezuela. Paul and the entire band including José Hernández, my friend from IVCC you all are amazing. Talent at its best. Edwin.

[@edmondmendez3343]

As a boy we lived in lopinot an.lapastora hearing original parang those were the days sotaro.gomez was my fathers friend also anthony salina my sisters god father

[@supanova868]

I looove parang music😍

[@theresacrawford3199]

I REMENDERED THIS ONE ALL SO WHEN I WA S A SAMALL GIRL MY MOTHER WS POTIQUIEGUIES AND SPANGISH AND MY FATHER WAS BLACK WE HAD A WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS AND I LOVE IT BERY MUCH

[@user-fb6sr9sb5j]

Real backyard Parang lime...ah love it...

[@leahgeorge-nelson6702]

OH my gosh thats my uncle in the army hat what a lovely suprise. Not being home to its such a lovely thing to see from soooo far away. The spaion blood eh

[@blaze2407]

This performance always gets me ready for the season….2022

[@Tabankaman]

2021 and we still here

[@kevin001806]

he sings it so passionately, i feel the vybe of the song.....excellent performance !!!

[@phyllisthorpe1201]

This group is trouble in a nice way, luv it

[@jovijovi5558]

listening in 2019....

[@cheryldellareece3357]

This is so infectious...how I miss those days!

[@janicejohnson2966]

Love this vibe! Even if I don't understand a word I can still feel the Love & Respect!!!❤💙🎶

[@taylork24ce]

2023 Better late than never

[@sallysammy7498]

My daddy loves this man he said he'll do anything for him

[@michaelbaptiste6581]

good grate parang from my home in Trinidad, have been missing. thank you very much.

[@glenoneill3950]

Authentic folk music, raw and undiluted, pure, the real thing.

[@vashtieramcharan1827]

Oh my gosh ah love listening to him ah love how he taking his time and pronouncing d Spanish words bless up 👐👌

[@christianhume7618]

I'm back one year later to say the same thing I said last year.....'this video is a GEM!'

[@dabithevillain7982]

how much I miss Trinidad I can't tell you

[@selwynkhan9168]

Memories of Christmas in Trinidad

[@christopherreid9402]

now this is parang

[@judykhan5922]

U understand!

[@helenharper5953]

Iar

[@why-why-whywhywhy]

Christopher Reid - Amen, my brother. *AMEN!!!*

[@patrickenoe144]

True! True! This the real thing!.Quatros sounding like bees

[@bederovedas5115]

I love how the Senior Parang entertainer screams and expresses his himself AYE!!! OYE!!! This fits just within the parang flavour, a young patriot. From Maraval yuh know and really enjoyed this, I know Ronoman, lets get something from him, for he is so active: - )) : - )) : - ))

[@Truetrini776]

Wow Rio manzanare, I used to know this, great memories of Christmas in Trinidad

[@sweetoneloves6811]

I speak English,, however, I enjoy his singing, lol. he has his own talent. I like it.

[@llanossabana4367]

Del carajo, buenisimo, me hace recordar las parranditas de borrachitos en la playa de San Luis, Cumana.

[@llanossabana4367]

Aqui el ron es clave para que la vaina salga bien.

[@wazeedali9673]

@@llanossabana4367😁😁😁 a few shots of rum sweeten the vocals and free up the bones

[@kristylacey1753]

I’m from Trinidad my grandpa Leslie Nathaniel he plays parang in a small group with his friends he’s been playing all his life he knew daisy and parang was is life he loved playing the quatro and sometimes when I was a little girl I would play the toktok, right before I left Trinidad he tried showing me how to play the bass box.

[@blaze2407]

Every year I watch this...💯💥

[@cocoapyol]

paul is fantastic i love his voice... hes a wonderful singer!!!!

[@MadTraveler]

This is brilliant! Please give these people a large recording contract and fly them to Hollywood!

[@lindanother4648]

Most Beautiful music! Original. Awesome👍

[@alomalashley1185]

I get chills! Wow! Dis is Parang! Vybz, Energy Christmas is definitely in the air!

[@manciosmart2207]

This is the best version of this song.. I'm 24 and i love these kinda music. Would love to meet you guys one day. Does anybody know when these festivities are kept ???

[@ramaishm]

This was recorded at Lopinot. At the historical complex.. One could see the clay oven in the background. Not sure if it was held recently due to Covid.

[@allisonb.brito-borde2162]

Yeah. Trinidad

[@sexytrini401]

God bless em all...it don't get better than this. This is real parang in Trinidad ayee ayee!!!

[@dexterbarrow672]

That's is music I love

[@sweetieviews]

A wonderful snapshot of history. Glad this is on film to see for generations. All nations sharing and singing as they did long ago.

[@mrladnek5858]

The sweet sweet authentic sounds of Parang from the payol people of Trinidad 🇹🇹

[@reversalqueen9506]

What payol mean for you guys just curious?....

[@benignanurse9258]

GOD forever bless Trinidad and Tobago how can we not LOVE you

[@shaniecedegazon754]

Well done

[@jamesjules600]

This was my grandfathers' favourite

[@krometrinidad3385]

Had the priviledge of meeting Paul and his cousin Michael today at Lopinot. Wonderful people.

[@gracesooknanan1138]

I love parang best for Christmas.

[@gemmacharles2013]

It's the only time parang is sang

[@gerradramroop5027]

Si senor real thing only trini we thing love up d culture tassa parang steel pan one love god bless muchas grasias

[@ksm2513]

old school love it

[@shakeelbarcelo1547]

Listening in 2022 nothing like a Trinidad & Tobago Christmas ⛄🎄⛄ 🌴🇹🇹🌴🕺🏻💃🏻🔥💯🔥

[@southtrini4lyf]

Let us all enjoy the wonderful gift that was given to us. We take too many things for granted and does not appreciate them until they're gone. Merry Christmas enjoy the festivities and treat each other with love and respect.,

[@bederovedas5115]

I like how he expresses his verbality WHOI!!!! WHOI !!!! WHOI!!!!

[@muslimflava]

Imagine me parked at this location here in March looking at this video almost seeing this parang taking place

[@jalilharewood6843]

And he is singing while sweet. Best time..

[@wilmamorrison3082]

what a beautiful cultural mix sweet tnt

[@nadz702]

Love ❤️ my parang, he knows how to enjoy himself

[@joanachaibar6725]

I CANNOT FORGET WHERE I COME FROM .WHERE MY 5 CHILDREN IS BORN .WHERE GOD LEAD ME TO THE ALTA.WITH ALL MY GLORY.I LOVE MY COUNTRY. GOD GIVE ME THE BEST TEACHES .IN SCHOOL .IN CHRCH.ON THE STREET .AND EVERYWHERE. MY ACHIVEMENTS BLONGS TO. GOD THE ALMIGHTY .MAY GOD GUIDE AND KEEP US ALL .THROUGH THE BLESSED TIME .MY LOVE TO ALL ..

[@stillirise7813]

I think your caps button might be stuck.

[@missbritt288]

I love parang , from NYC . Este grande cultural de Trinidad . Salud !

[@christianhume7618]

This video is a GEM!

[@rebegaby]

Me encantaaaaa!

[@troychance3872]

E minor, D major D7 major, G major, C major B major passing chord B major 7 back to the starting chord E minor

[@shjakes]

When I ready for guitar lessons, I hope you're available... :)

[@adryl.liverpool2013]

Río Manzanares..... déjame pasar que mi madre enferma, me mandó a llamar !

[@villarroelnelson]

Extraordinario esos Aguinaldos Venezolanos cantadas en esas Parrandas Trinitarias

[@blaze2407]

He love what he does.... authentic parang music.

[@foundationtt6430]

Which makes it even more entertaining.

[@janicejohnson9350]

Looks like he has been celebrating all day!!🍾 🎄

[@antoniob6712]

I just learned about this music today, I’m Venezuelan and it’s very similar to our music, and it’s is Spanish, uses the same instruments

[@allisonb.brito-borde2162]

Lol

[@hugotrades5120]

Luv from Grenada

[@marjoriegopee595]

traditional parang. i love parang music.

[@reppintrini3576]

Proper espanol 2 inno💯✔

[@rtpt]

this will never get old wish i could have been there !

[@radhikaramkhalawan5067]

Keep Our Talent Alive...Please....Please......Please.

[@theteacher3148]

This wa a long time ago,hope all these people are still doing good.

[@devonoliver2028]

Yes he's still going strong I saw a video of him in lopinot singing with a younger group

[@blacksmithc]

Just pulled out me hand made cuatro; it's late but I'm gonna start repairing it for christmas. The joints split 2 days after leaving trinidad on a 2 day visit. Made a trip with a business assc. to erin where I met a cuatro maker who passed 8 months later. he described the last one he made which I have as a tenoir cuatro. this christmas we 'll get some sounds if I can have it repaired in time.

[@wazeedali9673]

Trini Freeview, Trinidad is as real as they come. We the people make this country beautiful. We are the most tolerant people in the world. Although Trinidad and Tobago is considered one nation they have different histories of occupation and colonisation. I consider Trinidad one place and Tobago another. Tobagonians are different to Trinis. They have their own lifestyle, culture and accent.

[@tykiller2971]

I will love to take a drink with this team😃

[@cocoapyol]

this video just full of history.. the cuatro player the singer the background i love it!!!!

[@ashtonramjit6721]

In 2023 it is still relevant i love it

[@fddade2852]

YEZ MAN, SING

[@Luckyferdie]

Champion parang star ..Love it !!

[@christophermendozaali6889]

Rosanna Mendoza....this is my roots here, my familiar, from Lopinot, Caura, etc. it brings back memories of me singing in the parang