Musical Traditions of St. Lucia, West Indies

The rich and varied musical traditions of the Creole-speaking peoples of the Lesser Antilles islands are practically unknown outside the region. This album of the music of St. Lucia is an introduction to a rare and living musical heritage. Intricate and driving rhythms and moving melodies with French, English, and African echoes all come together in the traditional music of St. Lucia. Recorded between 1975 and 1987. 32 tracks. "Fascinating collection of indigenous musical styles." — Chicago Tribune

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Track Listing

101	Débòt: Isabel-O Germain Bebey with Lawrence Flavis and Remy Joseph	02:38
102	Solo: Byen, Byen Elford Mayé Elford John with Leonard John	02:29
103	Jwé Pòte: Ki Bèl Bato Chorus led by Zita Celise	00:41
104	Jwé Pòte: Mangotinn Lababad ka Bwilé Leonard John	02:28
105	Chanté Abwè: Marianne Steve "Foumi" Theodile	01:52
106	Séwinal Song: Nou Ka Pasé James Arthur with chorus	01:29
107	Mascarade George Michael, Fred William, Gustin Louis, Wilkinson Girard	01:47
108	Siay Song: La Volé Mèlo Lawrence Clifton leading chorus	01:06
109	Work Song: Jan Pyé Woulo Elford John with Leonard John	01:17
110	Kogou: Fago Ribi Etienne Wells Joseph and Edna St. Mart with Noah Delaireon	01:38
111	Erè: Olagogo Ogon Georges "Démou" Sitotte with drums	01:39
112	Kérè Noah Delaire with Etienne Wells Joseph	01:36
113	Adan: Chòbiyo Man Karaki Etienne Wells Joseph with Noah Delaire	01:12
114	Lakonmèt Dance Rameau Poleon's group	02:37
115	Kwadril - pwémyé fidji Rameau Poleon's group	02:49
116	Kwadril - twazyém fidji Rameau Poleon's group	03:05
117	Kwadril - avantwa Rameau Poleon's group	03:15
118	Kwadril - gwan won Rameau Poleon's group	04:05
119	Moulala twa fasad John Jacobs with Napoleon Henry	02:28
120	Bélè Atè: Léo Malad an Lopital Leonard John	02:09
121	Bélè Anlawis: Pwémyé Ich Mwen Germain Bebey with Jules Popo and Joseph Walter	01:38
122	Bélè Anlè: Bwa Yo Lésé Elford John with Leonard John	01:51
123	Bélè Matjé: Laklé Cho Leonard John	01:46
124	Kont: Dépi on Fanm Kamawad'w Jeanine Simonne leading chorus	02:25
125	Alé Liwon: Yang Miki Yang Clifton Joseph with Leonard John	02:27
126	Koutoumba: Lésé Manman Mwen Leonard John	02:44
127	March: The Flower, the Flower, the Rose Are in Dismay Julita Louis and members of the Lamargit Society of Laborie	01:32
128	Manpa: Anmizá Nou Wadlo Lydia René Louise	02:09
129	Omans: Byen l'Bonswè Fidèle Emannuel with Clide Clery	01:54
130	Manpa: Lè Mwen Té Ja Di Nora Son	03:33
131	Kwadril Lawòz Song: Tann Wadlo Palé Eric Theodor with Ives Simeon and François "Difé" Fanis	03:22
132	Laconmèt: Alé Di Wadlo, Mi Mwen Mwen Ja Wivé Nora Son, Ives Simeon, Maké Joseph, François "Difé" Fanis	02:14