Music of St. Lucia

This field recording reflects several musical traditions of the British commonwealth of St. Lucia. Traditions represented include English-influenced military brass bands and marches for fife and drum, children's play songs, women's work songs and jwé ("play"). Jwé is a chanted form of verbal heroics where the vocalist teases an individual or makes social or political commentaries; when a message resonates with an audience, they join in. Songs are sung in English and French creoles. Recorded by Professor Daniel J. Crowley.

Track Listing

101	St. Cecilia's Day Serenade (Ode to St. Cecilia) Arthur Jack's Harmony Kings	02:33
102	Masquerade: When the Roll Is Called up Yonder / Battle Hymn of the Republic Group of boys from the village of Vieux Fort	01:49
103	Masquerade: Traditional Tune Group of boys from the village of Vieux Fort	04:58
104	La Rose: Flag La The La Rose Society of Castries with Jeffrey "Jifa" Emile	02:06
105	La Rose: Mamai La Rose Rosanna Mitchell of Choiseul	01:18
106	La Marguerite: Marguerite Flower The La Rose Society of Castries with Henriette Lansiquot	01:57
107	La Marguerite: Marguerite Ki La The La Rose Society of Castries with Henriette Lansiquot	01:20
108	Work song: Hiwõdèl volé Jean-Baptiste Phillip and Willix Aurelian	03:05
109	Work song: Jiwa / Oswé-A Jean-Baptiste Phillip and Willix Aurelian	01:00
110	Work song: Oswé-A Jean-Baptiste Phillip and Willix Aurelian	02:09
111	Work song: Ti Fwè Jean-Baptiste Phillip and Willix Aurelian	01:51
112	Work song: Twa Ku Jean-Baptiste Phillip and Willix Aurelian	01:35
113	Work song: Wa Di Sé Mwẽ / Wi Isabèl Jean-Baptiste Phillip and Willix Aurelian	02:45
114	Kont: Wulé, Wulé, Boy Modeste Victorin	05:38
115	Kont: "Happy Landings" Modeste Victorin	03:18
116	Jabs: Ti Mawi Young male 'jabs' at Papa Djab Masquerade	00:59
117	Jabs: Piti Kò Nu Piti Young male 'jabs' at Papa Djab Masquerade	00:48
118	Jabs: Woy Woy Young male 'jabs' at Papa Djab Masquerade	00:58
119	Jabs: Voyé Glo Ba Mwẽ Young male 'jabs' at Papa Djab Masquerade	00:51
120	Jabs: Mathayas Young male 'jabs' at Papa Djab Masquerade	01:01
121	Jabs: Ka Chuè Vini Young male 'jabs' at Papa Djab Masquerade	01:12
122	Jabs: We Must Go Back Young male 'jabs' at Papa Djab Masquerade	01:07
123	Jabs: Jué Epi Mwẽ Young male 'jabs' at Papa Djab Masquerade	00:48
124	Jabs: Bõ Swè, Dam Young male 'jabs' at Papa Djab Masquerade	00:57
125	A Bwè: Madam Sotì Lavil Villagers of Aux Lyons in the home of Horace Jean-Pierre	01:24
126	A Bwè: Métwès Dlobèj Villagers of Aux Lyons in the home of Horace Jean-Pierre	05:33
127	A Bwè: Bwav Solda Villagers of Aux Lyons in the home of Horace Jean-Pierre	04:40
128	Kutumba: Yamu Kòngo Awandu man named Vitalis from Vieux Fort	02:26
129	Kutumba: Chu La Mama Pépé Nourisiah Henry	01:39
130	Kutumba: Bawayo Awandu man named Vitalis from Vieux Fort	01:46
131	Kutumba: Gili Pé Mrs. Jervis Peters	01:40