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From Section Leader to Band Leader: Navigating the Business of Mas in Toronto | Hayden Joseph

Keyanna Bell

Hayden 'Pumpkin' Joseph, band leader of Lavway Mas, formerly known as Venom Carnival shares insights into his transition from section leader to band leader in Toronto Carnival, desigining for King and Queen in Trinidad, and how making mas is something that comes from the heart.

He highlights the major differences between carnival processions and internal interactions in Trinidad vs Toronto, the impact children have on mas and keeping the spirit of carnival alive, and the rebirth and future of his band.


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