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These recordings were made between 1975 and 1987. This is the best of all the albums of traditional Antillean music, and the notes are absolutely first-rate. It includes play-song dances, beach party and game seasonal music, work songs, religious (kete), wake songs, quadrille music, and St. Lucian (La Rose) society songs. ~ Don Hill
Unknown Contributor Roles: Napoleon Henry; Francis Geffraid.
Personnel: James Arthur , Lawrence Clifton, Zita Celise, Leonard John, Nora Son, Julita Louis, Germain Bebey, Etienne Wells Joseph, Elford John (vocals); Clide Clery, Henry Sinais (guitar); Francis Ashdale (banjo); John Jacobs (mandolin); Rameau Poleon (violin); Gustin Louis (bass drum); George Michael (kettle drum).
Recording information: 01/02/1975-08/09/1987.
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