Nutmeg Nation :Grenada Day, Carnival Culture & the Real Cost of Mas — with Kerron

We catch up on summer heat in Toronto, then zoom in on why Grenada’s Spice Mas keeps growing with Jab Jab at the center of the culture. Along the way, we get real about money, music, meaning, and what visitors miss when they chase vibes without learning the history.• Grenada Day Toronto moving to a new venue and why attendance drives it • Jab Jab as the flagship of Spice Mas and why it outpaces chutney • the deeper roots of Jab Jab tied to slavery, protest, and resilience • why racism and reparations still shape the conversation today • Skinny Banton’s rise and how soca travels across islands • what makes a soca song work: rhythm, hooks, crowd energy • real Carnival budgeting: flights, hotels, costumes, fets, and timing • Trinidad Carnival as a longer season and how it compares • a local perspective from Grenada on safety, spirit, and culture • misconceptions about Jab Jab and religion, plus the real meaning behind the “devil” look • must-do experiences: Jouvay, Monday wear, Monday Night Mas, Pretty Mas • parish-by-parish vibes and how the whole island participates • Grenadian pride and “small but talawa” as a lived identitySend us a message on Instagram at Diva underscore tonight.Please support the show by subscribing https://www.buzzsprout.com/1039483/supportSend us Fan MailSupport the showConnect with Diva TonightThank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and share it with a friend. Stay connected with the show across all official platforms:📷 Instagram: @diivaontheradio – Behind-the-scenes content and daily updates.👥 Facebook: @Diivaontheradio – Join our community and share your thoughts on this episode.🎵 TikTok: @diivaontheradio – Catch the best short-form video highlights.🐦 Twitter/X: @DivaontheRadio – Live-tweeting and trending conversations.📺 YouTube: @diivaontheradio – Watch full video episodes and exclusive clips....