Over the years, Bahamians have expanded the meanings of Junkanoo as well, making it a more inclusive space. In the 1950s, a ...

In 1943, Junkanooers tapped passing cars with large sticks, and, in 1944, they rang cowbells and created “noise.” For these participants, Junkanoo was an outlet to protest and come together as ...

FRUSTRATION is mounting for several Junkanoo groups over what they call a deeply broken and biased judging system that has, for years, stifled fair competition in the nation’s most iconic ...

Junkanoo—known by various spellings ... vibrant music (featuring instruments like goatskin drums and cowbells) and spirited dancing. Participants often spend months creating their costumes ...