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Caribana – 1975 Jewels of the West Indies

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.

[CBC Toronto, Caribana coverage 1987] Caribana ‘87

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.

[CBC Toronto, Caribana coverage 1987] Caribana 1987 #2

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.

[CBC Toronto, Caribana coverage 1988] Soap opera’s & Caribana 1988

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.

Caribana 1988

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.

Carnival in Canada, March 31st 1988

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.

[CBC Toronto, Caribana coverage 1989-1990]

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.”

Caribana 1989

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.”

Caribana ‘90

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.)

[Jump Up! Caribana 1996] Carabana Tape 1996

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.

[Jump Up! Caribana 1997] Caribana ‘97

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.”

Mr. Goudas Past & Present

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.

Mr. Goudas Past & Present

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.

Trinidad Carnival 1988

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

Carnaval 88

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

Videocasette

A betamax video cassette labelled “Kenn Shah.”

Carnival news coverage

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

Ken Shah Masonic Lodge

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

Ken Shah home recording

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.”