J'Ouvert 2018

The Brian Lehrer Show | Aug 31, 2018

Yvette Rennie, President of J'Ouvert City International, the organizers of the official J'Ouvert parade, and Martin Douglas, President of the United States Steel Band Association, discuss the celebration, its traditions, and how it's changed in Brooklyn.

J'Ouvert City International recommended the time change to 6 am for safety, explains Yvette Rennie. Accepting safety measures was necessary to save the parade and maintain the culture.
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"We don't use DJ music. We don't use anything electronic." -- Martin Douglas of US Steel Band Association speaks to the authenticity of the J'Ouvert celebration
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