The Machel Montano Collection (1983-2024)
The Machel Montano Collection (1983-2024) documents the Carnival music and entertainment career of Machel Montano. Proclaimed "The Caribbean Music Ambassador" in 2008, he was born November 24, 1974. his career began as a Calypsonian at age 7; and at age 9 he formed his first band - Pranasonic Express. At the same age, the Junior Calypso Monarch performed in Madison Square Garden, New york City and in Paris, France. In 1986 he released his debut record album "Too Young to Soca", and at the age of 12, he won the Caribbean Song Festival, Barbados. In 1989 he renamed his band - Xtatik and they would dominate the Soca music industry locally, regionally and internationally.
The Machel Montano Collection is a 40-year record o the transition of Calypso music into the Soca genre. The collection comprises record Albums, Newspaper and Magazine clippings, Films, Music Videos, Costumes, trophies - (Local, regional and international), books, photographs, certificates and proclamations. This undisputed King of Soca has been celebrated in countries such as Belize, jamaica, Guyana, St. Martin, Barbados, dominica, Japan, India, Germany, France, London, Canada and New York. The Montano collection is a unique contemprorary carnival record of historical and social significance.
Risks encountered
Environmental issues
| Identified risks | Level of risk |
|---|---|
Moisture | Low |
Temperature | None |
Light (visible light, ultraviolet radiation, etc.) | None |
Dust | Low |
Pollution | Low |
Pests (rodents, animals, insects, etc.) | Low |
Microorganisms (bacteria, mould, etc.) | Low |
Management or organizational issues
| Identified risks | Level of risk |
|---|---|
Lack of maintenance, including cleaning | Low |
Inadequate building | None |
Building with structural damage | None |
Lack of an adequate warehouse | None |
Lack of boxes and/or archive materials | Low |
Lack of security measures | None |
Insufficient budget to operate | None |
Lack of human resources | Moderate |
Natural disaster risks
| Identified risks | Level of risk |
|---|---|
Fires | Low |
Rains | Low |
Mudslides or landslides | None |
Floods | Low |
Hurricanes, cyclones, storms | Low |
Earthquakes | None |
Tsunamis | None |
Volcanic eruptions | None |
Temperature increase | None |
Political and/or social risks
| Identified risks | Level of risk |
|---|---|
Armed conflicts | None |
Illegal trafficking of documents | None |
Thefts or robberies | None |
Vandalism | None |
Threatening socio-cultural environment | None |
Lack of support/public policies | None |
Environment (location) issues
| Identified risks | Level of risk |
|---|---|
Material/storage units | Low |
Furniture | None |
Room or warehouse | Low |
Building | None |
Site or neighbourhood | None |
Area or region, beyond the neighbourhood | None |
Indicators
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|---|---|
Management Plan | No |
Response Protocol | Partially |
Evacuation plan for the physical collection to be moved to another Montano Property in Toco, North-East coast of Trinidad. | |
Documentary heritage digitization | No |
Documentary heritage availability on the internet | No |