Interview with Bacchanalist Atlanta Carnival Founders

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n this week's spotlight we are featuring two great ambitious and hardworking ladies who have started a Carnival in Atlanta Georgia called Bacchanalist Atlanta.

The C.A.B TV Sharlisa sat down with one of the founders to learn more about Bacchanalist.

 

FIRST OFF, WE LOVE THIS NAME, BACCHANALIST! EXPLAIN YOUR BACCHANAL MOVEMENT AND WHO ALL IS INVOLVED?
Thank you! The Bacchanalist movement is about the perseverance of the Caribbean culture. We represent the future leaders, and thinkers of various Caribbean communities around the world. We thrive on exposing our culture and providing a distinctive carnival experience for masqueraders of all races and background. 

HAVE YOU ALWAYS LIVED IN ATLANTA?
No, Bacchanalist founders are from Brooklyn, NY and Tampa, Florida. We were both drawn to the Atlanta Metro area to pursue our Bachelor degree in our various majors. We come from communities with a strong Caribbean presence. This is why our culture is so important to us. 

WE CANNOT WAIT TO JUMP IN THE C.A.B TO THE AIRPORT AND JUMP INTO AN ATL TO THIS CARNIVAL! WHAT SHOULD WE EXPECT?
It's a new movement! Atlanta Carnival Bandleader Council! We are 13 different bands, some carnival pioneer bands as well as new ones. Expect the unexpected! We will blow the city of Atlanta away this year and for many years to come.

WHAT CARIBBEAN ISLAND DO YOU/YOUR FAMILY COME FROM?
Bacchanalist founders Katara is of Jamaican and Bajan decent, and Jazairi is of Vincentian and Trinidadian descent. This variety makes for a great soca mix on the road!

WHAT MORE CAN WE EXPECT FROM THE BACCHANALIST MOVEMENT?
We are barely a year old and God has opened so many doors for us already. Expect to hear and see us everywhere as we continue to build our brand. There are no limits to what may be in store for us in the future. We are passionate and dedicated to continue to prosper as leaders of our culture.

WHERE/HOW CAN OUR VIEWERS KEEP UP WITH THE EVENTS AND ACTUAL CARNIVAL OF ATLANTA?Atlanta Carnival Bandleader Council Facebook, and website www. AtlantacarnivalBC.com will keep you inform about the latest parties/fetes for Atlanta Caribbean Carnival 2014 

WE HAD NO IDEA THAT THE “A” HAD SUCH A WICKED CARIBBEAN SCENE BESIDES CARNIVAL AND MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND, WHAT OTHER EVENTS HAPPENS HERE IN THE ATL?

The Atlanta Caribbean Scene is year round. From live Soca, reggae, concerts, and fetes to weekly Soca/dancehall themed clubs all across the Atlanta metro area. There is something for every Islander to enjoy no matter the season. 

HAVE YOU EVER BEEN TO NEW YORK? WHERE WAS YOUR FAVORITE CARIBBEAN PLACE TO LIME/EAT ?
Yes! New York is home to bandleader Jazairi and a second home to Katara. Some of our favorite Caribbean eateries include Footprints and Sally's in Brooklyn, and Negril in Queens.

Bacchanalist International
Atlanta Caribbean Carnival
ACBC Members
Katara Phelps: 813-391-7647
Jazairi Alexander: 718-207-3556
www.BacchanalistIntl.com
InfoBacchanalist@gmail.com

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