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abayomi Manrique

17 July 2008

I have just discovered your website. I must say that your group is the best musical expression to come out of our twin island state and probably the region in contemporary times. I have been so frustrated with our popular music that I stopped coming home for Carnival. But, your music have always stood above the rest. Uniquely trintobagoian and still addressing local and universal themes. I think I met members of your group when they participated in the 1996 olympics in atlanta.
I lecture on the politics of T&T Carnival music at Georgia State University in Atlanta (a guest speaker in my friend's class) and we have never included any of 3canal's music. I think that is about to change, we will be introducing your music to this young north american audience soon. Take good care and continued success.

Maureen Garrison

26 June 2008

Hi Roger, Wendell, and the rest. Hope you had a safe flight from Boston and all is well. It was such pleasure to meet such an interesting group of people. You all are well loved by the MUDD folks.

Dane Peters

7 June 2008

with all due respect to what was being said. I do believe the gentle knew exactly how to spell J'ouvert bu chose to say it. I would like to think that we (trinidad and tobago) can create our own flavor and away from the colonial powers....who ar e you to say they spell it wrong and to what standard yours? or that is the old english master who told you that.

Brothers continue to be the catalyst for progressive innovative sound in trinidad and tobago

Roger

29 May 2008

Hi Tom, when we started our Jouvay Band [Jocks tuh Pose] in 1994 we decided to spell it phonetically. The more commonly used "J'ouvert" itself is not "correct" and is a phonetic distillation [creolisation] of Jour Ouvert, and has become accepted into the lexicon. Language is an evolving thing.

Jouvay is a time of inversion, where jocks dressed down in their jocks come out to pose in the road, Trinidad is a place where juxtaposition is the norm, hence Jouvay. We also find it a better aesthetic.

dell

26 May 2008

guys i saw that you all have some nice t's on sale in woodbrook. why not sellshow some of them online

Tom

24 May 2008

Listen - as a Trini, I have PLENTY respect fuh allyuh - I appreciate what yall doin, the vibes yuh sendin, so I hate to say this to people here, but "Jouvay" is not the correct spellin (in the bio). J'ouvert is the word allyuh lookin for. I hate to correct, eh - best of luck, I will see yuh on May 30th.

12 May 2008

HI ROGER I just got home after seeing you in the mothers day show you never disapoint me you looked good as ever and performed well i felt you were a little surprised the way the people started to leave before waiting to officially end the show that is your people from the west indies however you are the best i guess i wont see you again until next carnival be well and safe always ann

apachekip

5 May 2008

In actual fact very good site...successes are in advancement

teama

9 April 2008

that show was the best show i have seen in years i really hope you can come to bishop junior then i will now that my dream came true

lenore santana

8 April 2008

keep making good music e mail soon

LaToya Williams

1 April 2008

hi guys...
love your music... i saw you at the tent in the yard cant remember the correct thing.. conversation in the yard.. anyway i am a tv host / producer at tobago channel 5.. i really think you should bring the show SHINE to TOBAGO.... anyway keep up the good work you can contact me at 868-787-0079

trevlin bridgeman

20 March 2008

love u guys when is the next show?

Sonia kewley

18 March 2008

love you guys alot! miss you guys alot to. i must say that my experience as part of the cast of "SHINE" was a life changing experience, i've become alot more focused on everthing i do now and alot more diciplined. i now also have the courage to showcase my talents confidently without wondering what others think about me. thanks alot for allowing me the opportunity to "SHINE", for discovering what a great voice i have. Hope to see you guys next year!

Josephine S. Ache

29 February 2008

Hey 3canal just wanted to let u know u are one of my most favorite and well respected bands. Keep up your good work and the unity between you, because that is so important! Luv d lyrics!

Michael Manswell

26 February 2008

Just taking a look at the site and the pics the reviews et al guys and you are just FIERCE! Proud of you!Proud to be associated!Proud to know you!Keep on keeping on!!!

ANN

25 February 2008

ROGER I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU IN BROOKLYN

Dale Lisette

22 February 2008

I love you guys! I didn't get to see the show this year but the Bacchanal Show last year was the bomb! I saw it twice! Any chance of us, your adoring public, being able to purchase a DVD of either or both shows ie. Bacchanal and Shine. Much love to the Cut and Clear Crew. Wendell...(sigh)my heart will go on!

annmarie babb

22 February 2008

i lov u guys i liv in floridaft lauderdale my nephew dance with u kusasi Romero lov u guys keep it positive rock on

lenore santana

21 February 2008

really enjoy your music kkep it up

lenore santana

21 February 2008

guys i really enjoy your music i think that rapso is being left behind and you guys should established some kind of school to teach others about your music we have a culture that is not appreciated by many something needs to be done neverthless i an many others remain die hard fans keep up the work i see rapso getting big like soca remember there was no soca ,there was calypso look were soca has come to from nowhere. stay strong emal went you get this mail oh come dong

rsavary

18 February 2008

saw you guys @ the sons of all stars show in trini you guy made the show, also remember u all said that we,ll see you in n.y don,t let us down because we will be in front row again. LUV U ALL.

Ronald

18 February 2008

Hi Guys,
I was at the Sons of allstars show
just want to drop you guys a few lines to show some LOVE. NEXT TIME I WILL WHINE FOR YOU !!!!!

RACHEL LEE

18 February 2008

omfg dat show was awesome!!!and hey that's coming from a kool teenage spectator!! WOO ROCK ON!!! and p.s the guitarist Kiwan is sooooooooo hott,lol

Netfa Haynes

16 February 2008

Hey guys really a spectacular show as always.....I'll never forget the special care and focus you guys put into "Breaking New Grounds" 1996-97 you'll know what am talking bout..... Keep up the great work. What is the time?? RAPSO TIME!!!!

ann

13 February 2008

asusual carnival was great this year i continue to love ROGER he depicts sexuality you were great in shine in jouvay and in the pan yard

Treldon Thompson

9 February 2008

Good Job with Shine, looking forward to working with 3Canal and the Cut & Clear crew again.

Krystal

7 February 2008

U guy's r the best , u guy's rock !

Simon Mendoza

6 February 2008

Ha sido un extraordinario placer para todos los que trabajamos en este show, quiero de mi parte y de parte del CUT AND CLEAR CREW enviarles unas GRACIAS TOTALES! por permitirnos BRILLAR con junto a ustedes.
Que Dios Los Bendiga

candy daly

6 February 2008

i just love your music love to come home for carnvial wish that you could come to australia keep up the good work

Marlon Jackson

5 February 2008

Hi guys,
I just want tt first say it was a real real, did i say real pleasure working with you all for this show, even thou my job ment concentrating on you all right through i enjoyed all of it. I think this has been THE BEST show i have seen, you have out done all. This is what i call a complete show, just the right amount of everything, music, drama, lights, WAW WAW WAW.
I really hope that you at least consider putting on the show after carnival again, that positive vibes needs to be spread after carnival to.
Please consider it.

Proud to be your Engineer.

Marlon Jackson

Mr. Keithlyn Warner

3 February 2008

I enjoyed your provocative production "Shine." I am truly proud to claim that we are of the same soil. Thank you for such inspiration and creativity. My deepest hope is that you come to Washinton DC soon. There is such a desperate need for your presence in our community. Moreover, because your message is so timely and inviviating, I am consedering using some of your material in my sermons...is that OK?

thanks
Keithlyn

Richard Tang Yuk

3 February 2008

Hey Roger,

Richard here. Just checking out your site and seeing that you have/had a show tonight at QH. I am sure it was a smash.

Wishing you and 3 canal all the best for this Carnival season and beyond.

RTY

Gloria

1 February 2008

Sorry I can not be there his year but I have sent some of my friends to see the show and I will be there next year and please save me a tag all my love to every one

Karina

1 February 2008

I am a member of the Tallman Foundation, i just want to say thank you on behalf of all of us for giving us the opportunity to shine with you! The experience is one that we all will keep with us forever. I also think that you should have another show after carnival.

maria

31 January 2008

experienced your graceful and enlightening performance and I'll keep on shining. be blessed,jah love always

Seema

31 January 2008

i agree with Ayinde!

Ayinde Smith

31 January 2008

Please have another show after carnival. Thanks.

morgan wilson

29 January 2008

3cannal ild love to see one ov ur shows but my horible parents wont let me go

tommy smylie

29 January 2008

i like ur site its mint man

scientist

28 January 2008

shine is the show of all shows, congratulations,keep up the positive message and vibes.

RSAVARY

26 January 2008

3CANAL YOU ROCK I LOVE YOU GUYS. I WOULD LOVE TO SEE YOUR SHOW PLEASE PLEASE DO A SHOW AFTER CARNIVAL IT,LL BE A BLAST. OR IN BKLYN LUV U LOTS.

Sean

24 January 2008

Hey guys! I have been following your music for quite some time now. My mom actually introduced me to the style and art of rapso music and you guys have just always been right there at the top of the industry, Keep it up! I have had the pleasure of meeting you guys each year at the show through a very dear friend, Mr. David Huggins. Looking forward to a wonderful package deliverance this year as well and guys, may God's most richest blessings shower upon you and have a great season... "Bois"