Speech band is one of Tobago’s unique oral traditions that adds humour, commentary and culture to any event, particularly during the Tobago Heritage Festival.
So what exactly is a speech band, and where did it come from?
Kandace Jackson sat down with renowned speech band writers in Tobago, Deborah Moore-Miggins and her daughter, Devonne Miggins-McDonald, to explore the tradition and its importance to Tobago’s heritage.