Emmie:

No, I don't believe in Bahamian (or American or...) exceptionalism. I'm a discographer and genealogist. I deal in documented history not emotion or social justice. You're argument isn't with me. It's with the established document record and body of knowledge.

Your position is little different from mudcatter James Fryer's in the Peas & Rice thread. My response/challenge here and now is the same as June, 2016. It's been quiet there, except for me updating Bay Street, ever since.

So... Emmie... if you have a non-Bay Street, Nassau source reference for Bellamena, John B., et al by all means post them in the appropriate thread(s.) Challenge that Prouty copyright with some hard facts.

If it's a solid source you will find a lot of support here on Mudcat. If it's speculation or BS you're going to hear about that too.