Musical Traditions of St. Lucia, West Indies

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Annotation

Language is Saint Lucian Creole.

Annotation last modified on 2023-06-11 01:44 UTC.

Tracklist

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1Débòt: "Isabel-o"
recorded in:
Bellevie (Gros Islet Quarter), Saint Lucia (on 1982-12-03)
recording engineer:
Jocelyne Guilbault (on 1982-12-03)
barrel drum [ka drum]:
Lawrence Flavis (on 1982-12-03)
rhythm sticks [tibwa]:
Remy Joseph (on 1982-12-03)
vocals:
Germain Bebey (on 1982-12-03)
Germain Bebey with Lawrence Flavis and Remy Joseph2:38
2Solo: "Byen, byen Elford mayé"
recorded in:
Piaye (Laborie Quarter), Saint Lucia (on 1982-11-01)
recording engineer:
Jocelyne Guilbault (on 1982-11-01)
barrel drum [ka drum]:
Leonard John (on 1982-11-01)
vocals:
Elford John (on 1982-11-01)
Elford John with Leonard John2:30
3Jwé Pòté: "Ki bèl bato"
recorded in:
Morne Cayenne (Vieux Fort Quarter), Saint Lucia (on 1983-06-12)
recording engineer:
Jocelyne Guilbault (on 1983-06-12)
background vocals [chorus]:
Peterson Celise (on 1983-06-12), Christiana Jean-Paul (on 1983-06-12) and Ives Simeon (on 1983-06-12)
lead vocals [song leader]:
Zita Celise (on 1983-06-12)
Zita Celise, Ives Simeon, Peterson Celise, and Christiana Jean-Paul0:42
4Jwé Pòté: "Mangotinn lababad ka bwilé"
recorded in:
Piaye (Laborie Quarter), Saint Lucia (on 1981-08-14)
recording engineer:
Jocelyne Guilbault (on 1981-08-14)
barrel drum [ka drum]:
Leonard John (on 1981-08-14)
vocals:
Leonard John (on 1981-08-14)
Leonard John2:29
5Chanté Abwè: "Marianne"
recorded in:
Castries, Castries (Castries Quarter), Saint Lucia (on 1985-08-24)
recording engineer:
Manfred Kremser (on 1985-08-24)
vocals:
Steve "Foumi" Theodile (on 1985-08-24)
Steve "Foumi" Theodile1:52
6Séwinal song: "Nou ka pasé"
recording engineer:
Jocelyne Guilbault (on 1983-07-20)
background vocals [chorus]:
"Bèl" Arthur (on 1983-07-20), Bèl Arthur's sister ([unknown], Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.) (on 1983-07-20) and Ives Simeon (on 1983-07-20)
lead vocals [song leader]:
James Arthur (St. Lucia) (on 1983-07-20)
James Arthur with chorus1:29
7Mascarade
recorded in:
Derniere Riviere (Dennery Quarter), Saint Lucia (on 1975-01-02)
bass drum:
Gustin Louis (on 1975-01-02)
chacha [chakchak]:
Wilkinson Girard (on 1975-01-02)
flute [bamboo flute]:
Fred William (on 1975-01-02)
snare drum [kettledrum]:
George Michael (St. Lucia) (on 1975-01-02)
George Michael, Fred William, Gustin Louis, and Wilkinson Girard1:47
8Siay song: "La volé mèlo"
recorded in:
Fond Assau (Castries Quarter), Saint Lucia (on 1985-08-13)
recording engineer:
Manfred Kremser (on 1985-08-13)
background vocals [chorus]:
Blaze Cadet (on 1985-08-13), Herbert Constantine (on 1985-08-13), Michael Gaspard (on 1985-08-13) and Semphar Lima (on 1985-08-13)
lead vocals [song leader]:
Lawrence Clifton (on 1985-08-13)
Lawrence Clifton with chorus1:06
9Work song: "Jan pyè woulo"
recorded in:
Piaye (Laborie Quarter), Saint Lucia (on 1982-11-16)
recording engineer:
Jocelyne Guilbault (on 1982-11-16)
barrel drum [ka drum]:
Leonard John (on 1982-11-16)
vocals:
Elford John (on 1982-11-16)
Elford John with Leonard John1:17
10Kogou: "Fago ribi"
recorded in:
Chassin (Gros Islet Quarter), Saint Lucia (on 1985-01-13)
recording engineer:
Manfred Kremser (on 1985-01-13)
cylindrical drum [ich drum]:
Noah Delaireon (on 1985-01-13)
membranophone [manman drum]:
Etienne Wells Joseph (on 1985-01-13)
vocals:
Edna St. Mart (on 1985-01-13) and Etienne Wells Joseph (on 1985-01-13)
Etienne Wells Joseph and Edna St. Mart with Noah Delaireon1:38
11Erè: "Olagogo ogon"
recorded in:
Chassin (Gros Islet Quarter), Saint Lucia (on 1983-04-10)
recording engineer:
Jocelyne Guilbault (on 1983-04-10)
cylindrical drum [ich drum]:
Noah Delaireon (on 1983-04-10)
membranophone [manman drum]:
Etienne Wells Joseph (on 1983-04-10)
vocals:
Georges "Démou" Sitotte (on 1983-04-10)
Georges "Démou" Sitotte with Noah Delaireon and Etienne Wells Joseph1:39
12Kérè
recorded in:
Chassin (Gros Islet Quarter), Saint Lucia (on 1983-04-10)
recording engineer:
Jocelyne Guilbault (on 1983-04-10)
cylindrical drum [ich drum]:
Noah Delaireon (on 1983-04-10)
membranophone [manman drum]:
Etienne Wells Joseph (on 1983-04-10)
Noah Delaireon and Etienne Wells Joseph1:36
13Adan : "Chòbiyo man karaki"
recorded in:
Chassin (Gros Islet Quarter), Saint Lucia (on 1985-01-13)
recording engineer:
Manfred Kremser (on 1985-01-13)
cylindrical drum [ich drum]:
Noah Delaireon (on 1985-01-13)
membranophone [manman drum]:
Etienne Wells Joseph (on 1985-01-13)
vocals:
Etienne Wells Joseph (on 1985-01-13)
Etienne Wells Joseph with Noah Delaireon and Etienne Wells Joseph1:12
14Lakonmèt dance
recorded in:
Bellevie (Gros Islet Quarter), Saint Lucia (on 1987-08-09)
recording engineer:
Jocelyne Guilbault (on 1987-08-09)
banjo:
Francis Ashdale (on 1987-08-09)
chacha [chakchak]:
Peterson Celise (on 1987-08-09)
cuatro:
Francis Geffraid (on 1987-08-09)
guitar:
Henry Sinais (on 1987-08-09)
violin:
Rameau Poleon (on 1987-08-09)
Rameau Poleon's group2:37
15Kwadril-pwémyé fidji
recorded in:
Bellevie (Gros Islet Quarter), Saint Lucia (on 1987-08-09)
recording engineer:
Jocelyne Guilbault (on 1987-08-09)
banjo:
Francis Ashdale (on 1987-08-09)
chacha [chakchak]:
Peterson Celise (on 1987-08-09)
cuatro:
Francis Geffraid (on 1987-08-09)
guitar:
Henry Sinais (on 1987-08-09)
violin:
Rameau Poleon (on 1987-08-09)
Rameau Poleon's group2:49
16Kwadril-twazyèm fidji
recorded in:
Bellevie (Gros Islet Quarter), Saint Lucia (on 1987-08-09)
recording engineer:
Jocelyne Guilbault (on 1987-08-09)
banjo:
Francis Ashdale (on 1987-08-09)
chacha [chakchak]:
Peterson Celise (on 1987-08-09)
cuatro:
Francis Geffraid (on 1987-08-09)
guitar:
Henry Sinais (on 1987-08-09)
violin:
Rameau Poleon (on 1987-08-09)
Rameau Poleon's group3:05
17Kwadril-avantwa
recorded in:
Bellevie (Gros Islet Quarter), Saint Lucia (on 1987-08-09)
recording engineer:
Jocelyne Guilbault (on 1987-08-09)
banjo:
Francis Ashdale (on 1987-08-09)
chacha [chakchak]:
Peterson Celise (on 1987-08-09)
cuatro:
Francis Geffraid (on 1987-08-09)
guitar:
Henry Sinais (on 1987-08-09)
violin:
Rameau Poleon (on 1987-08-09)
Rameau Poleon's group3:16
18Kwadril-gwan won
recorded in:
Bellevie (Gros Islet Quarter), Saint Lucia (on 1987-08-09)
recording engineer:
Jocelyne Guilbault (on 1987-08-09)
banjo:
Francis Ashdale (on 1987-08-09)
chacha [chakchak]:
Peterson Celise (on 1987-08-09)
cuatro:
Francis Geffraid (on 1987-08-09)
guitar:
Henry Sinais (on 1987-08-09)
violin:
Rameau Poleon (on 1987-08-09)
Rameau Poleon's group4:06
19Moulala twa fasad
cuatro:
Napoleon Henry (on 1986-08-02)
mandolin:
John Jacobs (St. Lucia) (on 1986-08-02)
John Jacobs with Napoleon Henry2:29
20Bélè atè: "Léo malad an lopital"
recorded in:
Piaye (Laborie Quarter), Saint Lucia (on 1981-06-18)
recording engineer:
Jocelyne Guilbault (on 1981-06-18)
barrel drum [ka drum]:
Leonard John (on 1981-06-18)
vocals:
Leonard John (on 1981-06-18)
Leonard John2:09
21Bélè anlawis: "Pwémyé ich mwen"
recorded in:
Bellevie (Gros Islet Quarter), Saint Lucia (on 1983-02-06)
recording engineer:
Jocelyne Guilbault (on 1983-02-06)
barrel drum [ka drum]:
Jules Popo (on 1983-02-06)
chacha [chakchak]:
Joseph Walter (on 1983-02-06)
rhythm sticks [tibwa]:
Germain Bebey (on 1983-02-06)
vocals:
Germain Bebey (on 1983-02-06)
Germain Bebey with Jules Popo and Jospeh Walter1:38
22Bélè anlè: "Bwa yo lésé"
recorded in:
Piaye (Laborie Quarter), Saint Lucia (on 1983-06-17)
recording engineer:
Jocelyne Guilbault (on 1983-06-17)
barrel drum [ka drum]:
Leonard John (on 1983-06-17)
vocals:
Elford John (on 1983-06-17)
Elford John with Leonard John1:51
23Bélè matjé: "Laklé cho"
recorded in:
Piaye (Laborie Quarter), Saint Lucia (on 1981-06-18)
recording engineer:
Jocelyne Guilbault (on 1981-06-18)
barrel drum [ka drum]:
Leonard John (on 1981-06-18)
vocals:
Leonard John (on 1981-06-18)
Leonard John1:47
24Kont: "Dépi on fanm kamawad'w"
recorded in:
Bellevie (Gros Islet Quarter), Saint Lucia (on 1983-04-06)
recording engineer:
Jocelyne Guilbault (on 1983-04-06)
background vocals [chorus]:
"Titinn" (on 1983-04-06), Zita Celise (on 1983-04-06), Jones "Mòyò" Ferdinand (on 1983-04-06), Nelson Ford (on 1983-04-06) and Mary "Youbotte" Polemis (on 1983-04-06)
lead vocals [song leader]:
Jeanine Simonne (on 1983-04-06)
Jeanine Simonne with chorus2:25
25Alé Liwon: "Yang miki yang"
recorded in:
Piaye (Laborie Quarter), Saint Lucia (on 1981-06-25)
recording engineer:
Jocelyne Guilbault (on 1981-06-25)
barrel drum [ka drum]:
Leonard John (on 1981-06-25)
vocals:
Clifton Joseph (on 1981-06-25)
Clifton Joseph with Leonard John2:28
26Koutoumba: "Lésé manman mwen"
recorded in:
Piaye (Laborie Quarter), Saint Lucia (on 1981-08-14)
recording engineer:
Jocelyne Guilbault (on 1981-08-14)
barrel drum [ka drum]:
Leonard John (on 1981-08-14)
vocals:
Leonard John (on 1981-08-14)
Leonard John2:44
27March: "The flower, the flower, the rose are in dismay"
recorded in:
Laborie, Laborie (Laborie Quarter), Saint Lucia (on 1982-09-12)
recording engineer:
Jocelyne Guilbault (on 1982-09-12)
lead vocals [song leader]:
Julita Louis (on 1982-09-12)
vocals:
the members of the Lamargit Society of Laborie (on 1982-09-12)
Julita Louis anfd the members of the Lamargit Society of Laborie1:33
28Manpa: "Anmizá nou wadlo"
recorded in:
Laborie, Laborie (Laborie Quarter), Saint Lucia (on 1982-10-13)
recording engineer:
Jocelyne Guilbault (on 1982-10-13)
vocals:
Lydia René Louise (on 1982-10-13)
Lydia René Louise2:10
29Omans: Byen l'bonswè"
recorded in:
Laborie (Laborie Quarter), Saint Lucia (on 1982-09-12)
recording engineer:
Jocelyne Guilbault (on 1982-09-12)
guitar:
Clide Clery (on 1982-09-12)
vocals:
Fidèle Emmanuel (on 1982-09-12)
Fidèle Emmanuel with Clide Clery1:54
30Manpa: "Lè mwen té ja di"
recorded in:
Laborie (Laborie Quarter), Saint Lucia (on 1983-01-29)
recording engineer:
Jocelyne Guilbault (on 1983-01-29)
chakhe [chakchak]:
François "Difé" Fanis (on 1983-01-29)
tambourine [tanbouwen]:
Ives Simeon (on 1983-01-29)
wind instruments [baha]:
Maké Joseph (on 1983-01-29)
vocals:
Nora Son (on 1983-01-29)
Nora Son with Ives Simeon, Maké Joseph and François "Difé" Fanis3:33
31Kwadril lawòz song: "Tann wadlo palé"
recorded in:
Laborie (Laborie Quarter), Saint Lucia (on 1986-07-12)
recording engineer:
Jocelyne Guilbault (on 1986-07-12)
barrel drum [ka drum]:
Ives Simeon (on 1986-07-12)
chacha [chakchak]:
François "Difé" Fanis (on 1986-07-12)
vocals:
Eric Theodor (on 1986-07-12)
Eric Theodor with Ives Simeon and François "Difé" Fanis3:22
32Lakonmèt: "Alé di wadlo, mi mwen mwen ja wivé"
recorded in:
Laborie (Laborie Quarter), Saint Lucia (on 1981-06-19)
recording engineer:
Jocelyne Guilbault (on 1981-06-19)
chacha [chakchak]:
François "Difé" Fanis (on 1981-06-19)
tambourine [tanbouwen]:
Ives Simeon (on 1981-06-19)
wind instruments [baha]:
Maké Joseph (on 1981-06-19)
vocals:
Nora Son (on 1981-06-19)
Nora Son with Ives Simeon, Maké Joseph and François "Difé" Fanis2:14

Credits

Release

liner notes and editor:Jocelyne Guilbault
mastering:David Glasser (mastering engineer)
compiler:Jocelyne Guilbault
design:Carol Hardy (designer)
Discogs:https://www.discogs.com/release/13283651 [info]