MAS Jumbies History

J'Ouvert 2007 marked the birth of the MAS Jumbies in Trinidad & Tobago. The presentation was called Diable and was both different and unique; it introduced a unique way of seeing of how the modern J'Ouvert mas could be played. We stressed on costume, an attention to aesthetics and tradition; the band was a modern abstract impression of the Devil Masque. The band influence was via the infamous Jab Molassie, but also drew additional inspiration from other forms of the Devil Masque like the Bookmen. In 2008 we presented out 2nd presentation for J'Ouvert, called JAB, this time going further into the avant-garde, to present our interpretation of Trinidad Carnival's beloved Devil Masque. JAB was a band that represented all the traditional Devils of Trinidad  Carnival from the Red Devil bands of 1910 to the Blue Jumbalassie that preceded them.

The year 2008 also maked our first foray into the official J'Ouvert competitions held by the NCC and NCBATT at South Quay, in which we placed 3rd for J'Ouvert Band of the Year.