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A betamax video cassette of recorded footage of Carnival 1986.

A video cassette approximately 60 minutes long. The recording includes a documentary-style recording produced by Goudas Foods documenting Caribana 1975 and Shah’s band called “Jewels of the Indies.” It includes footage of Shah creating costumes, and footage of the Caribana parade itself.

A video cassette of recorded footage of CBC Toronto broadcasting Caribana coverage. It includes interviews from musicians, mas goers and Ministers of Citizenship and Housing in Toronto.

A video cassette of recorded footage of CBC Toronto broadcasting Caribana coverage. It includes interviews from mas goers and viewers of the parade, including an interview with Shah about the importance of Carnival to children and the creation of Junior Carnival. Shah’s band “Fun in the Caribbean Sun” is also featured.

A video cassette of recorded footage of CBC Toronto broadcasting Caribana coverage. It includes interviews from mas goers and viewers of the parade, including an interview with Shah about the importance of Carnival to children and the creation of Junior Carnival. Shah’s band “Fun in the Caribbean Sun” is also featured.

A video cassette of recorded footage of CBC Toronto broadcasting Caribana coverage. Caribana 1988 marked the first year the federal government sponsored a Caribana float. The theme was “Canada: This is our home” and was led by Ken Shah (noted as Ken Shaw in the recording.) The first half of the videocasette includes episodes of Days of Our Lives and other television shows.

A video cassette of recorded personal footage of the Caribana 1988 parade. It includes visuals of the parade, and Shah’s mas band, “Canada: This is our home” sponsored by the federal government.

A video cassette of a cultural documentary narrated by Frank Manning. The documentary includes an interview with Shah around the 10 minute mark, discussing costume preparation and creation, and what it is like being a band leader. The end of the tape includes footage from the 1988 Calgary Olympics.

A video cassette of recorded footage of CBC Toronto broadcasting Caribana coverage. It includes interviews from mas goers and Caribana alum, including an interview with Jeff Henry, the chairman of the Theatre Department at York University. 1990 footage includes visuals of the Government of Canada’s float, led by Ken Shah, called “Together We’re Better.”

A video cassette of recorded personal footage of the Caribana 1989 parade. It includes visuals of the parade, and Shah’s mas band, “Together We’re Better.”

A video cassette of the 6th annual Canadian Raggae Music Awards.

A video cassette of recorded personal footage of the Caribana 1990 parade. It includes visuals of the parade and Shah’s band, “Together We’re Better.” Additional footage includes Secretary of State footage (30 min.) and CBC Caribana coverage (12 mins.)

A video cassette of recorded footage of City TV broadcasting “Jump Up! Caribana 1996” coverage of the Caribana 1996 parade. It includes interviews from mas goers and viewers of the parade, and visuals of the bands attending. It also includes a brief interview from Kenneth Shah.

A video cassette of recorded footage of a features of City TV broadcasting “Jump Up! Caribana 1997.” It includes an interview with Kenneth Shah about the beginnings of Caribana, including the first Caribana in 1967, and looking in depth on the costume creation for his 1997 band, “Callaloo.”

A video cassette of recorded footage of City TV broadcasting “Jump Up! Caribana 1997” coverage of the Caribana 1997 parade. It includes interviews from mas goers and viewrs of the parade, and visuals of the bands attending.

A video cassette documenting the story of Spyridon “Peter” Goudas, creator of “Mr. Goudas Foods” and his involvement and friendship with Kenneth Shah and Caribana. Contents of the tape include: The Early Years, Arrive in Canada, Starting a Business, the Famous 813 Club, Variety of Commercials, the Caribana Story, and Scenes from 1975 & 1990 parade. Kenneth Shah is interviewed throughout the tape.

A video cassette documenting the story of Spyridon “Peter” Goudas, creator of “Mr. Goudas Foods” and his involvement and friendship with Kenneth Shah and Caribana. Contents of the tape include: The Early Years, Arrive in Canada, Starting a Business, the Famous 813 Club, Variety of Commercials, the Caribana Story, and Scenes from 1975 & 1990 parade. Kenneth Shah is interviewed throughout the tape.

A video cassette of recorded footage of a Trinidad and Tobago Television (TTT) broadcast showing the Kings and Queen’s preliminary from Trinidad Carnival 1988. The preliminaries were filmed at Queen’s Park Savannah, Port of Spain.

A video cassette of recorded footage of a Trinidad and Tobago Television (TTT) broadcast of the Trinidad Carnival in 1988.

A video cassette of recorded footage of the 1988 Panorama Steelband competition finals.

A video cassette of recorded footage of the 1992 Panorama Steelband competition finals.

A video cassette of a documentary for Brazil’s Carnaval in 1988.

A betamax video cassette labelled “Kenn Shah.”

A betamax video cassette labelled, “Calypso & Junior Carnival.”

A betamax video cassette labelled, “Carnival: Peter Minshall, Raoul Garib – Ratrace.”

A betamax video cassette labelled, “West Indian Showcase: Ken Shah.”

A betamax video cassette labelled, “Trinidad & Tobago... a world the world hasn’t discovered yet.” It is a presumably documentary style recording produced for the Trinidad and Tobago Tourist Board.

A video cassette of recorded footage of news coverage of Trinidad and Tobago’s Carnival mas parade.

A video cassette of a home video of a Masonic Lodge meeting, of which Shah is a part of and makes speeches throughout.

A video cassette of recorded footage of Trinidad and Tobago.

Consists of silent footage of Caribana carnival mas troupes from 1967, 1969, 1970, and 1972. Includes some close ups of individual performers, large scale costumes, processioners waving Centennial 1967 flags, festival participants gathering in a park and dancing and singing along with a live band on a raised stage. Some footage of mas band banners read "Splendors of the Zodiac", "Bell [Canada?]", "Pageantry of the Cards" "Noel Audain" and "BWIA Sun Jet to the Caribbean". Also includes brief footage of a military band and mounted police.

Consists of silent footage of the 1977 and 1978 Caribana carnivals, including footage of a large scale costume design, members of the Shah mas troupe building and designing costumes in outdoor tents. Followed by footage of the parade, including close-ups of individual performers, large scale costumes. Some mas band banners read "Uzbek Dancers Russian Fantasy", "Pyro Romania" "By De Lima Jewelers Tropical Fantasy in Jewelers" and "Saturday Nite."

Consists of silent footage of the 1979, 1980 Caribana carnival parades along Queen's Park. Includes footage of beauty queens in cars, close-ups of individual performers, large-scale costumes, mas troupes and participants. Some footage of mas band banners reading "Children of the Galaxy", "Ken Shah and Monty Thomas Cult of the Leopards" "Noel Audain Associates Presents This is Carnival" and "Caribana Carnival BWFA Belasco Davis Tristar Caribbean."

Consists of silent footage of the 1981 Caribana parade walking south from Queen's Park. Includes several mas troupes performing, some with banners, including Shah's group "Reflections on Paradise" and another troupe with a banner reading "Zapata Mexico". Includes close-ups of several costumes, a steelpan orchestra on a flatbed truck, crowd shots and large scale floats.

A sound recording created by Kenneth Shah. The recording has Kenneth Shah detailing his last lunch at home with his family in Trinidad, before his emigration to Canada. Shah also speaks about his mother, as at the time of the recording it was his mother's birthday. Also heard on the recording is Shah's father, his mother, and his eldest sister wishing him well on his travels.

The original box read: “A recording made on 5-9-1965 on the occasion of my mothers 52nd birthday and my departure to Canada at 117 Coffee St. San Fernando Trinidad. Faiz Shah.”

Consists of silent footage of participants in a parade and carnival held in Montreal in 1976-1977.
Featuring several mas troupes performing, street views, shots of the crowd and live band performing music on a raised stage.

Consists of silent footage of the Carifest carnival parade in Montreal in 1977, including street scenes of mas troupes processing, crowds dancing, and live bands performing. Includes some close ups of individual performers, large scale costumes, and some banners which read "Harold Sally Saldenah presents Shangri-La". Includes shots of festival-goers dispersing after a rain shower, couples making out in parks, and young people drinking beer and smoking.

Consists of silent footage of carnival in Trinidad in 1969. Includes several mas troupes performing on a raised stage, close ups of effigies carried by participants, close ups of several costumes, and ending with a sunset and cityscape in the background.

Consists of silent footage of the Trinidad Carnival in 1986 including street scenes of mas troupes processing. Includes close-ups of some banners which read: "STAG Old Fashioned Sailors [Presents?] Safari '85", close ups of large scale costumes.

Consists of three minutes of silent footage of family members sitting around a kitchen table with young children, followed by a group of women dancing and singing on an indoor stage.

Consists of three minutes of silent footage of five women and two men celebrating and dancing in a living room, each taking their turn to dance in front of the camera.

Consists of a 15 minute recording of Kenneth Shah reflecting on his departure from Trinidad for Canada, including requesting various family members to say a prayer and give well-wishes to each other.

A film reel labelled as “Caribbean Picture Treasures.”