Island Songs and Dances

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These recordings, made in the Dominican Republic, Haiti, and Jamaica, showcase the respective Afro-Hispanic, Afro-French, and Afro-British traditions of each island. Drawn from both urban and rural settings, the selections range from largely African to largely European in influence, illustrating the wide range of diversity found in Caribbean music.

Description

This collection consists of recordings made in the Dominican Republic, Haiti, and Jamaica, showcasing the respective Afro-Hispanic, Afro-French, and Afro-British traditions of each island. Drawn from both urban and rural settings, the selections range from largely African to largely European in influence, illustrating the wide range of diversity found within Caribbean music.

ProductionCredits

Originally released in 1972
Recorded in Haiti (tracks 8, 9), the Dominican Republic (1-7, 18), and Jamaica (10-17) by John Storm Roberts
Mastered by Robert C. Ludwig
Coordinator: Teresa Sterne

Re-mastered by Robert C. Ludwig
Design: Doyle Partners
Cover Photograph: © Gilles Peress / Magnum Photos
Additional Photograph: John Storm Roberts

Nonesuch Selection Number

79731

Number of Discs in Set
1disc
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198
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523
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0
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0
Album Status
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Explorer Series: Caribbean
reissues?
reissues
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UPC/Price
Label
CD+MP3
UPC
075597973129BUN
Label
MP3
Price
8.00
UPC
081227778361
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    This collection consists of recordings made in the Dominican Republic, Haiti, and Jamaica, showcasing the respective Afro-Hispanic, Afro-French, and Afro-British traditions of each island. Drawn from both urban and rural settings, the selections range from largely African to largely European in influence, illustrating the wide range of diversity found within Caribbean music.