Mas Productions Limitless is making “Modifications” for this 12 months’s West Indian-American Day Carnival, saying that the manufacturing is predicated on a number of “modifications that include the seasonal modifications, not simply the modifications in climate.”
Band chief Wesley Millington, a veteran Vincentian-mas producer, informed Caribbean Life that “Modifications” for the Junior Band includes 4 sections: Winter, Spring, Summer time, and Fall.”
He mentioned every part includes 15 masqueraders, “catering for as much as 60 masqueraders.
“We now have no restrictions on the individuals,” Millington mentioned. “We get members from varied origins.
“As a former youngster masquerader, I do know the significance of introducing kids to the artwork kind,” he added. “Kiddies Carnival is actually the way forward for all carnivals. Our major focus is to ensure the children have enjoyable.
“All preparations are on target,” continued Millington, stating that masquerades will sway to the beats of DJ M1.
Trinidadian Gail Mathis, who started collaborating with Brooklyn-based Mas Productions Limitless 4 years in the past, mentioned she has been bringing her grandchildren to play mas with the band over time.
“It’s good to assist,” the Bedford-Stuyvesant resident informed Caribbean Life. “I consider what they’re (Mas Productions Limitless) doing is household custom.
“I would like them (grandchildren) to know the place they got here from, so that they’ll know the place they’re going,” added Mathis, disclosing that two of her grandkids – Aubrey Pinder-Mathis, 11, and John Mathis-McClarin, 10 – in addition to their cousin, Aalayah Richardson, 14, shall be enjoying with Mas Productions Limitless this 12 months.
Aubrey will painting “Winter,” John will play “Fall,” and Aalayah will painting “Spring.”
“It’s attention-grabbing to see what he (Wesley Millington) comes up with,” Mathis continued.
Final 12 months, Millington mentioned Mas Productions Limitless portrayed “Chromatic Kingdom,” which additionally comprised 4 sections, with 20-25 kids masqueraders in every part.
Millington mentioned the mas band was based in 1992 by a bunch of “expatriate Vincentians with the first function of returning a Vincentian presence to the Labor Day Carnival.”
He mentioned the contributions from members and supporters at present fund the band.
The mas camp is positioned at 1504 Remsen Ave. within the Canarsie, Brooklyn.
You’ll be able to attain Millington at 718-759-7766, Jackie at 917-803-0744, or on Instagram – @mas_productions_unlimited.
