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Songs from the British West Indies

The Caribbean Chorus
Songs from the British West Indies

In 1956, a group of ambitious students from McGill University and Sir George William’s College (now Concordia University) performed West Indies–style folk music for a university function. The group was so successful that they created the Caribbean Chorus, which catered to off–campus audiences and was the counterpart to the university–sponsored West Indies Society. In B.W.I. (British West Indies) Songs, the chorus sings folk tunes and labor songs influenced by Caribbean, South American, and calypso styles. Liner notes include a first–person account by the manager of the group’s formation and the historical background of each piece.

Track Listing

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Chi-Chi Bud The Caribbean Chorus 02:05
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102
Madelaine The Caribbean Chorus 02:39
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103
Jean and Dinah The Caribbean Chorus 02:30
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104
Tell Me The Caribbean Chorus 02:24
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105
Yo No Quiero Sucre The Caribbean Chorus 00:48
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106
Barbados The Caribbean Chorus 02:47
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107
Hill and Gully The Caribbean Chorus 01:30
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108
Fan Me Solja Man The Caribbean Chorus 01:18
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201
Day O! Day O! The Caribbean Chorus 01:56
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202
Mrs. Jacob The Caribbean Chorus 03:22
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203
Mama Poule The Caribbean Chorus 01:52
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204
The Story of Solomon's Grandfather The Caribbean Chorus 01:35
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205
De Damn Man The Caribbean Chorus 01:49
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206
Take Me, Take Me The Caribbean Chorus 02:21
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207
Docta' Bud The Caribbean Chorus 01:45