Questions for this Extra Credit Journal relate to the WBEZ and This American Life podcast episode We Come From Small Places:
https://www.thisamericanlife.org/685/we-come-from-small-places
What is JOuvert? Where does the celebration of JOuvert originate? Why is it celebrated?
Imani Browns segment:
What does Brown say playing devils (Jab Jabs) in mas represents?
Marlon Bishops segment:
What are the steel drums called?
When do the bands begin practicing in anticipation of Carnival?
How has the arranger, BJ, been training the musicians?
Ira Glass segment:
Ira Glass interviews a group of Haredi (Orthodox) Jewish children and a Lubavicher Rabbi who live in Crown Heights. How does the Haredi community view Jouvert and The West Indian American Day Parade in general?
Neil Drummings segment:
Name two reasons why Reishelle Maynard-Richards from the mas camp Ramajay is frustrated with Carnival in NYC.
Open reflection- Please share any additional thoughts from this piece that youd like to share.
