Quelbe! Music of the U.S. Virgin Islands

Stanley Jacobs and The Ten Sleepless Knights wrap the old-time Virgin Islands quelbe sound of squash (gourd rasp), steel (triangle), flute, and banjo uke, in the contemporary trappings of electric keyboard, drum set, conga, and electric bass. The distinctively Caribbean, yet uniquely Virgin Islands, sound of quelbe music is an old but new dance music. Declared the “official” music of the United States Virgin Islands, classic songs such as “Queen Mary” and “LaBega Carousel” tell of historical events on the island of St. Croix, while other pieces accompany the local traditions of quadrille dance. 67 minutes, 32-page booklet with photos and extensive notes.

Track Listing

101	Cigar Win the Race	Stanley and the Ten Sleepless Knights	05:42
102	Lagoon Mouth	Stanley and the Ten Sleepless Knights	03:16
103	Sly Mongoose	Stanley and the Ten Sleepless Knights	03:27
104	Beautiful Girl (calypso)	Stanley and the Ten Sleepless Knights	05:42
105	Lancers Number 4	Stanley and the Ten Sleepless Knights	02:09
106	When You Had Me (jig)	Stanley and the Ten Sleepless Knights	03:03
107	Ho Bin Sen Yo? (marengue)	Stanley and the Ten Sleepless Knights	05:06
108	Bronco Jig (jig)	Stanley and the Ten Sleepless Knights	03:34
109	Don’t Walk Deh	Stanley and the Ten Sleepless Knights	05:05
110	Garty Ballantine	Stanley and the Ten Sleepless Knights	05:50
111	Hilly (jig)	Stanley and the Ten Sleepless Knights	05:03
112	Waltz	Stanley and the Ten Sleepless Knights	02:42
113	Matty Gru	Stanley and the Ten Sleepless Knights	03:43
114	LaBega Carousel	Stanley and the Ten Sleepless Knights	03:56
115	Marie Bull	Stanley and the Ten Sleepless Knights	04:09
116	Queen Mary	Stanley and the Ten Sleepless Knights	02:52
117	Musician Want Something to Drink	Stanley and the Ten Sleepless Knights	02:07