Carnival Songs I Like -2018 (Trinidad)
Trinidadian Carnival has rolled around again. And here are a few songs that I really like. These songs are not necessarily the most popular songs of the year but just ones that caught my ear. Olatunji...
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6 Things (truths) NoOne wants to say about Crop Over!
Crop Over is at an end. And here are some uncomfortable truths about it. Note, I am not saying whether these realities are good or bad, just shedding some light. 1. Crop Over is… not about musicians...
View ArticleViral
I saw this video below today. And it has gone viral. For those who don’t know, going viral is when a lot of people watch your content, and in his case some quarter of a million shares on Facebook...
View ArticleHappy New Year! Check Rosalia
Have a great and musical 2019 everyone. Here is an artist I recently came across. Rosalia. She has successfully managed to pair her traditional culture with American music. What a great example! Check...
View ArticleJab = possession music
One of the biggest hits for Carnival 2019 is Mr Killa’s Run Wid It. For those unfamiliar with the style, it is referred to as Jab, a sub-genre of soca which I posted on before. In terms of soca,...
View ArticlePlates…not the ones you eat With
There has been some debate on the use of plates or riddims within Soca. For those who do not know, plates/riddims are instrumental tracks. The unique thing with plates/riddims is that unlike other...
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A Symphonic Arrangement – Emmerton
One of my life dreams was to write for an international symphonic orchestra. Because of the work of the Barbados Embassy in Brazil, I was finally granted that opportunity. Here is Emmerton, the...
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What do Caribbean musicians actually do?
Most people know of musicians; in fact, some even know them. And when I speak about musicians, I am not speaking about lead singers* or DJs. I am speaking about those who spend their days trying to...
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Handel’s Caribbean Messiah #global
I am very proud to announce that Handel’s Caribbean Messiah has been selected for the Handel-Festspiele in Halle Germany for 2021. The Handel-Festspiele is an annual festival celebrating Handel’s music...
View Article10 Rum Songs I like – For Carnivals and Beyond – English
Caribbean festivals (including Crop Over) are propelled by spirits with the biggest fuel being rum. Over the years many artists have dedicated songs to this deity. Here are 10 of the best: 10....
View ArticleComputer Calypso! Replace the writer, it’s all cliche!
There is a song called “In Time to Come” by Crazy. In it he lists numerous events that he thinks will happen. Check it out below. For those unfamiliar, or those that just can’t be bothered to listen,...
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History of Jamaican Reggae in 4 minutes
Heah everyone, I had to create some content for my elective course. I thought I would share it with you guys. Enjoy.
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Bajan Dub in 5 Minutes – www.stefanwalcott.com
Hello everyone, Here is some more #isolationcontent. This video tells the story of the popular Bajan Dub/Bashment Soca in 5 minutes. Enjoy!
View ArticleBashment Soca ain’t about Dat!!! – Looking for music in all the wrong (right)...
There are few sub-genres in Soca at Crop Over that are as divisive as Bashment Soca (both 1st and 2nd comings see my article). To refresh, Bashment Soca (the I and the II) makes heavy use of Bajan...
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Queen Orchestral – VST
9 years ago I promised Kris Clarke from local Bajam group 2Mile Hill to do an arrangement of one of their songs. C19 has finally given me the time I need. Here is Queen orchestral with a tribute to...
View ArticleXX Bajan Folk Songs with Audio
Heah, Take a look at my latest project: XX Bajan Folk Songs with Audio. Available now on amazon.com. XX Bajan Folk Songs is a compilation of twenty Bajan folk songs from the now out-of-print Folk Songs...
View ArticleCaribbean Musican’s handbook
The COVID-19 period allowed me to re-visit this work. Caribbean Musician’s Handbook! With genre overviews, transcriptions and audio of some common Caribbean forms. This book represents 15 years of...
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The Battle of Bronze Nelson
The statue of Lord Nelson is about to be removed from its prominent position in the centre of Bridgetown. The debate which led to the removal has been fierce with the Nelsonexiters, those that wanted...
View Article60 Caribbean Folk songs available on amazon now
I present to you my final book from the lockdown period. 60 Caribbean Folk Songs with Audio. 60 Caribbean Folk songs is a book which has compiled folk songs from Trinidad and Tobago, Dominica,...
View ArticleBarbados National anthem
Hello everyone! Here is my orchestral re-arrangement of the Barbados national anthem to celebrate what has been a challenging year. On vocals is the amazing Allison Norville! A .pdf version of the...
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