‘Shadow’ Tutankhamun at London Carnival Photo by Jennifer Reid
‘Shadow’- Individual Mas Carnival Artist. Unsung Legend – Liverpool Caribbean Carnival’s 8th Wonder. He used imagination, craft and passion to created legendary costumes during the 1970’s and 1980’s.
Shadow and Liverpool Caribbean Carnival research project is part of this journey to create an archive of Liverpool Caribbean Carnival. It will raise the visibility of Liverpool’s African Diasporic culture, highlighting the importance of Toxteth Caribbean Carnival and its legacy.
Expanding the narratives about Carnival in the UK and Caribbean and recognising Shadow’s artistry, skill, innovation and contribution to Liverpool and London Carnivals, solidifying his impact as a Man Carnival Artist.
Carnival Chat – Shadow & Liverpool Caribbean Carnival in the 1970’s and 1980’s. Video Link
Liverpool Caribbean Carnival 1979? Photo’s Video Link
Liverpool Caribbean Carnival 1980’s & 90’s Video Link
Getty photographs of Shadow with children Video Link
Getty photographs of Shadow standing on Princes Avenue Video Link
Shadow and Liverpool Caribbean Carnival Research Project Video Link
Shadow must be celebrated for contributions to Caribbean Carnival Video Link