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ConcertCelebrate the first anniversary of New Aguinaldo, Jesse Ryan’s joyful celebration of Caribbean Christmas traditions
Celebrate the first anniversary of New Aguinaldo, Jesse Ryan’s joyful celebration of Caribbean Christmas traditions, with a special live performance at Lula Lounge featuring special guests Andrew McAnsh, Joanna Majoko, and Luis Anselmi.
Blending the vibrant rhythms of Trinidadian parang, Venezuelan aguinaldos, and the improvisational spirit of jazz, New Aguinaldo reimagines holiday classics and festive music from Trinidad & Tobago and Venezuela. The result is a soundscape filled with warmth, rhythm, nostalgia, and the unmistakable magic of an island Christmas.
Rooted in the folk tradition of parang, brought to Trinidad by Venezuelan cocoa farmers in the 18th century, the album celebrates the spirit of aguinaldos — musical “gifts” shared among neighbours, friends, and families during the festive season. With its heart in parranda and its soul in jazz, New Aguinaldo brings these traditions into the present, honouring the music that brings communities together.