The Big Drum Dance of Carriacou
Various Artists

The Big Drum Dance is one of the most significant musical rituals on the island of Carriacou in the Grenadines. Really a long series of dances, the Big Drum Dance is prepared for special festivals such as marriage ceremonies, tombstone raisings, fishing boat launchings and in the case of ill-health or ill-fortune. In each occasion, the main focus is twofold: remembering lineage and respecting ancestors. The music consists of singing and chanting typically joined by three drums, shakers and maracas.
Track Listing
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Cromanti | Carriacouan singers, drummers | 1:17 | |
102
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Cromanti | Carriacouan singers, drummers | 1:21 | |
103
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Arada | Carriacouan singers, drummers | 2:26 | |
104
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Congo | Carriacouan singers, drummers | 1:36 | |
105
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Temné | Carriacouan singers, drummers | 1:31 | |
106
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Moko | Carriacouan singers, drummers | 1:55 | |
107
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Chamba | Carriacouan singers, drummers | 1:33 | |
108
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Chamba | Carriacouan singers, drummers | 2:17 | |
109
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Juba | Carriacouan singers, drummers | 1:50 | |
110
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Bongo | Carriacouan singers, drummers | 2:06 | |
111
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Bélè Kawé | Carriacouan singers, drummers | 2:07 | |
201
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Bélè Kawé | Carriacouan singers, drummers | 1:32 | |
202
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Hallecord | Rachel John, Cariacouan singers, drummers | 2:14 | |
203
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Gwá Bélè | Carriacouan singers, drummers | 1:16 | |
204
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Hallecord | Carriacouan singers, drummers | 2:26 | |
205
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Bongo | Carriacouan singers, drummers | 1:22 | |
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Chiffonè | Carriacouan singers, drummers | 1:59 | |
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Old Kalenda | Carriacouan singers, drummers | 1:21 | |
208
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Stick-Fighting Kalenda | Carriacouan singers, drummers | 2:10 | |
209
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Man-Bongo | Carriacouan singers, drummers | 2:04 | |
210
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Hallecord | Carriacouan singers, drummers | 2:19 | |
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Dama | Carriacouan singers, drummers | 2:13 |