Authentic Jab Jab & Ole Mas Symposium

Join us for an exciting and informative symposium on the origins of Jab Jab and Ole Mas, tracing their roots from Africa to Europe and the Caribbean. Special guest speaker "Bombo D Jab" from Grenada and historian LaTasha Sy-Rah Faty will lead a fun, interactive presentation on traditional carnival characters that form the heart of Caribbean carnival. Hosted by international artist and educator Empress J, this is an event you won't want to miss!

1. Enter where Broward Mall meets the old SEARS building (construction zone).
2. Once you get inside the mall, Island SPACE is the first storefront on the left.

This event is presented in partnership with Broward Mall and made possible in part by the support of the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture, the Florida Council on Arts and Culture, the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the Broward County Cultural Division, “King” George Jograj, Dr. Lydia Malcom of Authentic Behavioral Health LLC, and her husband, Mr. Waynewright Malcolm, and the following funds at the Community Foundation of Broward: Judith Cornfeld Fund for the Arts, Helen and Frank Stoykov Charitable Endowment Fund, The Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation Broward Community Fund and Samuel F. Morrison Community Impact Fund.

Host or Publisher Island SPACE