Parang in Lopinot, Trinidad

[@jabarialexander1557]

Who’s back at it in 2024 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 THIS NEVER GETS OLD 🕺🏽

[@NadalHector]

YO DE SAN JUAN PTO.RICO

[@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!!!

[@EdgarrMaitland]

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

[@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

[@BicheBug1996]

Thats the great CLARITA RIVAS on the cuatro 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@judithanncummings6564]

Lovely 😊

[@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..

[@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

[@derynknight9080]

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

[@alhig3301]

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

[@junewebb-baptiste2409]

Sonora Matancera was a name from my childhood many moons ago .I anyone has any recordings of his work please post on KZbin or WhatsApp

[@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?

[@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!

[@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 : - ))

[@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!!!!

[@CHULA1956]

Actual Spanish language by the 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 de nacida 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

[@OccultBadness-l7h]

Yes, the Trinidadian genero “parang” originated desde el genero “joropo” As a Trinidadian, I can listen to Joropo all day long just because I grew up listening to parang en español para navidad cuando yo era joven

[@CHULA1956]

It’s not the words of ancient times. It’s the Spanish and English that gets mixed up, that’s why you don’t understand, i go through the same thing. 3/4 of the people don’t speak or understand Spanish so no one knows el garrabato que dicey. Mi Padre fui el que producio a este Groupo

[@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

[@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.

[@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 ..

[@echantelois]

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

[@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!!!

[@shaina8947]

who's here in 2020? 👀🖤

[@BALLAsTvDotCom]

2023

[@LittleLargeMouth]

2023

[@KarenJohn-mh6xo]

2024

[@hasoshort5668]

Sep 31st 2024 parang parang

[@dexterbarrow672]

That's is music I love

[@kevin001806]

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

[@argenismoreno8838]

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

[@CHULA1956]

Y dice no joda que risa

[@clarissajhernandez1766]

This is my grandfather

[@aishacelestin]

You're lucky. Bless your family

[@nivadaharricharan5172]

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

[@blaze2407]

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

[@barryN69]

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

[@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

[@HSreigns45]

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

[@fernandadiscover]

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

[@cheryldellareece3357]

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

[@supanova868]

I looove parang music😍

[@phyllisthorpe1201]

This group is trouble in a nice way, luv 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

[@Trini1845]

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

[@glenoneill3950]

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

[@Trini1845]

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

[@christianhume7618]

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

[@sallysammy7498]

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

[@janicejohnson2966]

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

[@Truetrini776]

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

[@michelinedellevi3906]

Listening and dancing - Trini living in Guadeloupe . Dreaming of a Christmas in Trinidad and Tobago my native land

[@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.

[@MadTraveler]

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

[@vashtieramcharan1827]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@dabithevillain7982]

how much I miss Trinidad I can't tell you

[@michaelbaptiste6581]

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

[@krometrinidad3385]

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

[@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: - )) : - )) : - ))

[@jovijovi5558]

listening in 2019....

[@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

[@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.,

[@sweetoneloves6811]

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

[@karelphillips3483]

I living in Arouca Housing Development, 10 minutes from Lopinot. This is music I love

[@christophermendozaali6889]

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

[@Hateisblind]

I look forward to Christmas just so i can play my parang, love my Trinidad❤

[@missbritt288]

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

[@christopherreid9402]

now this is parang

[@judykhan5922]

U understand!

[@helenharper5953]

Iar

[@Waachiye]

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

[@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.

[@taylork24ce]

2023 Better late than never

[@mrladnek5858]

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

[@reversalqueen9506]

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

[@patrickenoe144]

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

[@alomalashley1185]

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

[@lindanother4648]

Most Beautiful music! Original. Awesome👍

[@MrGenosydethrill]

My great aunt Clarita in the green ❤

[@Tabankaman]

2021 and we still here

[@mitziparker2524]

Who’s here October 2024? 🎉

[@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... :)

[@benignanurse9258]

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

[@shaniecedegazon754]

Well done

[@gracesooknanan1138]

I love parang best for Christmas.

[@gemmacharles2013]

It's the only time parang is sang

[@rtpt]

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

[@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

[@dexterbarrow672]

I want to be there

[@cocoapyol]

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

[@wilmamorrison3082]

what a beautiful cultural mix sweet tnt

[@shakeelbarcelo1547]

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

[@blaze2407]

Every year I watch this...💯💥

[@blaze2407]

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

[@foundationtt6430]

Which makes it even more entertaining.

[@SuperSnk1]

The Versatility of our People is just Amazing . We are soooo blessed in this Rainbow Nation of T+T . Lets not stop giving thanks to the Almighty for Many others wish for this Happiness . Bila . Bila .

[@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.

[@tapnomis]

Love the lead singer!

[@SymphonicalAssaultion]

He's my freaking grandpa HAD NO IDEA HE IS BLOWING UP MAN

[@tapnomis]

@ShayLMAO yeah he has it going on!

[@kelvinrampharay8508]

Paul hernandez ❤

[@nadz702]

Love ❤️ my parang, he knows how to enjoy himself

[@bederovedas5115]

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

[@villarroelnelson]

Extraordinario esos Aguinaldos Venezolanos cantadas en esas Parrandas Trinitarias

[@shaalexander8762]

Is Paul Hernandez still alive I love him he sings so well most of all he enjoys what he does👌🎄👍🏻😍

[@ramaishm]

I enquired just yesterday about him. Yes I was told he is alive and still singing parang. Check him in Lopinot opposite the Complex.

[@ramaishm]

The person in the background with the hat and glasses is the late Mr Clayton Ahye former lecturer at Cipriani College.

[@amandajordan7529]

Yes he is alive and well. He performed with us in the Lopinot festival this year.

[@cocoapyol]

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

[@adryl.liverpool2013]

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

[@THELASTOFTHEX]

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

[@ralal2003]

Ah this is parang...this brings back memories.It warms me especially in cold ! cold ! North America...

[@butlerken8008]

Los parmos

[@rebegaby]

Me encantaaaaa!

[@ksm2513]

old school love it

[@petermohammed5912]

This is great music. Sweet with memories. I hope you fellas post more like this, on a continuos basis, during the Christmas season. It is one of the greatest traditions on earth, and not many Trinis realize this. I would love to see more of the violins and Mandolins, and box bases. Great Show, and hats off to those paranderos. From Los Trindios Paranderos, Mayo, & Edmonton. Peter Taz Mohammed.

[@anns.7189]

PARRANDEROS! The word Parranderos actually has 2 Rs.

[@bederovedas5115]

I liked how you speaked, we need more young patriots appreciating this music ??? The elders of Parang, and I am a young man that appreciates : - ))

[@janicejohnson9350]

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

[@JM-vg7fp]

Love this man so raw and authentic ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤