Barry, while on a trip to Nassau once, I hit the tourist bureau to find out more about the place than I could find in the straw market. They had a program where someone would pick you up and take you around the island pointing out points of interest (which also included their house and their church). I mentioned that I would love to hear Joseph Spence - the Great Bahamian Guitartist. The woman who was escorting us flipped out that American tourists would even know of such a person. We tried to find him with our guide's help, but we were unable to do so. (Although we did hear some terrific musicians that I am sure rarely got to play for anyone but the locals.) The point is, if you take the time to seek out the music, you will find some really great stuff - none of which has been dressed and polished up for the tourist trade.

Of course, have a great time!

DW