Welcome to El Alma de Parranda "The Soul of Parang"
Transferring Knowledge
A training centre for
everything that is Parang.
Training in cuatro/guitar/box bass bass/percussion/Parang music. and the home of the Dynamic
El Alma de Parranda Parang Group
17/03/2026
We are ready to welcome you.
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Thank you Jennifer McPherson for the music La Vida Es Buena
13/03/2026
It has been a long journey but one worth the struggle. Thank you Jesus Christ.
Thank you to everyone who has been on this journey with me.
Family, Friends, Fans, Well Wishers, Fellow Parranderos and ......
Members of Los Alumnos de San Juan
Barbara Crichlow-Shaw Thank you my bestie for always believing in me
Thank you Father Martin Ezesigwe Parish Priest
Mary Immaculate Queen of the Universe RC Church and the entire Family for giving me this opportunity to serve my community and citizens.
El Alma de Parranda (The Soul of Parang), a Parang Training Institute dedicated to the preservation, teaching, and growth of the Parang art form in Trinidad and Tobago.
El Alma de Parranda is the first institution of its kind and formalizes over 35 years of work with the nation’s youth.
The institute is lovingly dedicated to the memory of the late Wayne Jagdeo, leader of
the renowned band Los Alumnos de San Juan. Wayne’s life reflected service, culture, and community
spirit.
Los Alumnos de San Juan was born at San Juan North Secondary School, and this year we celebrate 40 years of service to the citizens of Trinidad and Tobago. I now proudly lead this band where my service began, and I continue this mission through El Alma de Parranda.
Our vision is to strengthen this sacred and cultural link by creating a space where young people and families can grow not only musically, but spiritually and socially.
Through Parang, we promote discipline, respect, teamwork, and positive values rooted in our Christian faith.
At El Alma de Parranda, people of all ages can learn:
• Parang instruments (Cuatro, Maracas, Box Bass, Guitar, Mandolin, Percussion, Steelpan)
• Parang dance and Spanish language through music
• Composition of Parang songs, many reflecting faith and Scripture
• Groups and choir training
• The history and heritage of Parang rooted in our Hispanic and Catholic tradition
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🎶 COME TO EL ALMA DE PARRANDA 🎶
The Soul of Parang
Are you ready to grow musically?
✍🏽 Do You Want To:
• Learn to write a Parang Song
• Learn to write a Calypso
• Learn to write Gospel Songs
• Have a song professionally written for you
Learn Spanish
🎤 Do You Want To:
• Get your son or daughter performance-ready
🎼 Do You Need:
• Training for your Parang Group
• Your Folk Choir
• Your Calypso Choir
Individual Training
🌟 Do You Want Your Choirs and Students to Participate In:
• Junior Parang Festival
• Parang Competitions
• Music Festival
• Sanfest
• Best Village
• Church and Community Performances
• Music Theory (Grades 1–4)
👥 WHO CAN REGISTER?
• Primary School Students
• Secondary School Students
• Youths and Young Adults
• Choirs and Community Groups
• Adults
🎶 At El Alma de Parranda
Learn. Create. Perform. Lead.
Parang is not just music — it is heritage, faith, and excellence.
Call 785-0248
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St Mary's College Parang Group Lead Singer Jalan Maughn has been my student from Primary School and now leads the Parang Group Los Santos de Maria.
Here he sings a Tribute to Henry Pereira Gloria en el Cielo with a little arrangement. Enjoy
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