Trini newspapers (Cowley) "The instruments specified to accompany 'chantrels' in the tents of Carnival bands show a mix of string and percussion." Argos, 1912 (p.182) "A novelty in creole music is afforded in calypsos after the rendering of 'Julian White Rose', the celebrated chantrel, whose voice has lost none of its sweetness. Mirror, 1915 (p.197)" "In this earlier era, the costumes of different bands changed little and the 'versatility was emphasised in the songs of rival chantuelles'." Gazette, 1917 (p.206) "The Creole Song may be either in Patois or English and must be with leader (chantrel) and chorus,..." Argos Masked Carnival Competition, 1919 (p.210-211) "The director was a tall pleasant faced individual in whom I recognised an old chant of the glorious carnivals of the late 90's." Guardian, 1920 (p.223) No "chantwells" yet... still reading.
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