Caribbean Thursdays

[Pianorak]

As far as I am concerned, Pianorak, one of the truly great singers. Wish I'd seen her live.
I love this song by her.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYKFK5gQDeQ

Talented musicians too - and what a lovely voice. Must admit I'd never heard of her. Thanks for sharing, John!

[johncorrigan]

Talented musicians too - and what a lovely voice. Must admit I'd never heard of her. Thanks for sharing, John!

Here's 'Sodade' , pianorak - it has that great Portugese/Brazilian feel about it, but Cape Verde has a sense all its own.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERYY8GJ-i0I

[Pianorak]

Here's 'Sodade' , pianorak - it has that great Portugese/Brazilian feel about it, but Cape Verde has a sense all its own.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERYY8GJ-i0I

Thanks again, John. Would you agree that there is some similarity with the Portuguese Fado? Évora sang in Kriolu, a Creole language mixing Portuguese with the west African dialects of her enslaved ancestors. The minor-key morna ballads she sang with such stoic feeling reflected themes of loss, poverty and immigration – all constants to Cape Verdeans. [Guardian obituary]

[Lat-Literal]

Thanks again, John. Would you agree that there is some similarity with the Portuguese Fado? Évora sang in Kriolu, a Creole language mixing Portuguese with the west African dialects of her enslaved ancestors. The minor-key morna ballads she sang with such stoic feeling reflected themes of loss, poverty and immigration – all constants to Cape Verdeans. [Guardian obituary]

I could believe it.

Thank you for all the recent contributions.

The Uniques featuring Slim Smith - The Beatitude - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCVYKng0ST0

(not sure if I have posted this before - if so, my apologies)

[Globaltruth]

Thursday already?

If fusion is the name of the game then Bokanté playing Jou Ké Ouvè can certainly have this slot.

Long time since I've enjoyed guitar playing of this sort quite as much...wonder if it's my new speaker setup?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-DoGgMTfiY

[johncorrigan]

Thursday already?

If fusion is the name of the game then Bokanté playing Jou Ké Ouvè can certainly have this slot.

Long time since I've enjoyed guitar playing of this sort quite as much...wonder if it's my new speaker setup?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-DoGgMTfiY

Cor Blimey O'Reilly! This week's flying by. Next thing I know it'll be Christmas.

Yeah a fine dirty guitar at work there GT - I imagine with a name like Malika, the singer was bound to get into music. Given the uncertainty I'll head to Haiti, if you don't mind.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-9o3LyDD3Q

[Globaltruth]

You missed Christmas JC - a fine time, deep snow, freezing cold. Oh, hang on - that's August.

Anyway, you're right. No movement without rhythm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKKI0SMKtyM

[johncorrigan]

You missed Christmas JC - a fine time, deep snow, freezing cold. Oh, hang on - that's August.

Anyway, you're right. No movement without rhythm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKKI0SMKtyM

On a totally different trail, Caribbean meets somewhere in that there London, GT...I'm really enjoying Wrongtom meets the Ragga Twins...it's a laugh too.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTgqUNHTXQM

[Lat-Literal]

Tru-Tones of St. Lucia - Condom - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwspsIJCR40
The Abyssinians - Praise Him - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMjkGWKXBFw
Abiola - Danger Water - Guyana - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfrRuka8qLs
Crucial Bankie - How Excellent - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXGs72EW9Cg

(Caribbean in this thread is defined as the Caribbean region)

[Quarky]

(Caribbean in this thread is defined as the Caribbean region)

I shouldn't set foot in the Kilburn/ Notting Hill area with that attitude, Mahn!

[Lat-Literal]

I shouldn't set foot in the Kilburn/ Notting Hill area with that attitude, Mahn!

Ah, I wasn't intending to suggest that the British Caribbean should be excluded but rather to justify the inclusion of Guyana.

[johncorrigan]

Bit of 1930 Calypso this morning...Warning! May contain skeletons!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7v0h2ydY1wY

[johncorrigan]

I notice that 'Introducing...Ruben Gonzalez' has just been re-released with extra track...maybe not enough to go back and buy again but enough to roll Ruben out for a Caribbean Thursday.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0oWhz0G4-Tg

[cloughie]

I shouldn't set foot in the Kilburn/ Notting Hill area with that attitude, Mahn!

Maybe a fan of Death in Paradise!

[Globaltruth]

Bit of 1930 Calypso this morning...Warning! May contain skeletons!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7v0h2ydY1wY

Nice, always good to get the skeletons out the cupboard.
That BlackRoundRec has made some good posts....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kNgenOXE4w