The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #7961 Message #262987
Posted By: Abby Sale
23-Jul-00 - 09:04 AM
Thread Name: Any folk music in the Caribbean
Subject: RE: Any folk music in the Caribbean
I seem to locate something called "scratch band" music. Pre-calypso & sometimes political. Found a small folio with some songs published recently by local deceased legit composer, Bill LaMotta. A couple of the songs show strong possibility of decent from chanteys ("Roll Isabella, Roll" - but she a girl, not a ship.) They may still exist & play at local do's. Should know more tomorrow.