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The Champion Steelbands of Trinidad

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The Champion Steelbands of Trinidad Headliners at Carnival and pan competitions, these six champion steel bands from Trinidad offer listeners songs that hum gently or dance wildly. Participating ensembles are the Katzenjammers, The Invaders, The Fascinators, the Southern All Stars, The Highlanders, and, notably, the all-female Girl Pat Steelband. This field recording was made by Emory Cook.

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Track Listing

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Cumpanchero The Highlanders 02:50
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102
The Breeze and I Katzenjammers 03:13
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103
Tropical Meringue Southern All Stars 03:31
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104
Love is a Many Splendored Thing Katzenjammers 04:25
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105
Anna The Highlanders 04:13
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106
Skokiaan Southern All Stars 02:19
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201
Katzberg Katzenjammers 04:21
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202
Tom Cat Mambo The Invaders 02:52
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203
Meringue Minor Southern All Stars 02:42
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204
Grey Clouds Girl Pat All-Girl 03:12
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205
Fascinators Minor The Fascinators 02:53
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206
PP Samba Southern All Stars 02:40
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207
Benata The Highlanders 03:03