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	Masquerade instrumental ensemble	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	Lakonmèt: Alé Di Wadlo, Mi Mwen Mwen Ja Wivé	Nora Son	02:14