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Music of St. Lucia

Various Artists
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

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