Caribbean Party

Track Listings

 
1. Histoire du Zouk - Kali
2. Chale Lanmou - Tabou Combo
3. Serjyo - Bago
4. Pump Me Up - Krosfyah
5. Ice Cream - Coalishun
6. Roots, Rock, Reggae - Bunny Wailer
7. Pa Fe Mwen la Pen - Eric Virgil
8. Chayew Ale
9. Dokte - Ralph Thamar
10. Don't Touch My Tempo - Arrow

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com
The Caribbean is home to a string of tourism-friendly island nations and some of the world's most amazing music. Along with lush vegetation, sugar-sand beaches, and spicy food, each island is defined by its local sound, which remains fairly consistent whether the lyrics deal with partying, courtship, or social protest. This set is devoted to dance-oriented Haitian compas, Jamaican reggae, zouk from the French Antilles, and Trinidadian calypso's faster and more rhythmically intense descendant, soca (from SOul-CAlypso). The Martinican star Kali's "L'Histoire de Zouk" tells the tale via snippets from the past, while his neighbor Eric Virgal's hit, "Pa Fe Mwen La Pen," is a gooey romantic ballad. Krosfyah ups the ante with "Pump Me Up," a sassy carnival anthem that provides an enjoyable contrast to the low-down, earthy swing of Bunny Wailer's "Roots, Rock Reggae," and the bawdy double-entendres of Coalishun's "Ice Cream." --Christina Roden

Caribbean Party,Various Artists,Putumayo World Music,Caribbean,Folklore,Int'l & World Music,Pop,World Music
Caribbean Party
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Pah-tee Time, Mon!
  • Great cd for summer!
  • ???????
  • Not What I Was Hoping For
  • Irresistible dance music
Caribbean Party
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Putumayo World Music
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

GeneralGeneral | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | International | Styles | Music
Caribbean & CubaCaribbean & Cuba | Compilations | International | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Compilations | International | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Pop | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music
Caribbean & CubaCaribbean & Cuba | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music
InternationalInternational | Putumayo World Music Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music
Latin MusicLatin Music | Putumayo World Music Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music
Similar Items:
  1. Islands
  2. Caribe! Caribe!
  3. French Caribbean
  4. Caribbean Steeldrums: 20 Famous Tropical Melodies- Calypso, Samba
  5. Putumayo Presents: The Caribbean

ASIN: B000003EK6
Release Date: 1997-07-22

Tracks:

  1. L'Histoire Du Zouk - Kali
  2. Chale Lanmou - Tabou Combo
  3. Serjyo - Bago
  4. Pump Me Up - Krosfyah
  5. Ice Cream - Coalishun
  6. Roots, Rock Reggae - Bunny Wailer
  7. Pa Fe Mwen La Pen - Eric Virgal
  8. Chayew Ale - Patsy Geremy
  9. Dokte - Ralph Thamar
  10. Don't Touch My Tempo - Arrow

Amazon.com

The Caribbean is home to a string of tourism-friendly island nations and some of the world's most amazing music. Along with lush vegetation, sugar-sand beaches, and spicy food, each island is defined by its local sound, which remains fairly consistent whether the lyrics deal with partying, courtship, or social protest. This set is devoted to dance-oriented Haitian compas, Jamaican reggae, zouk from the French Antilles, and Trinidadian calypso's faster and more rhythmically intense descendant, soca (from SOul-CAlypso). The Martinican star Kali's "L'Histoire de Zouk" tells the tale via snippets from the past, while his neighbor Eric Virgal's hit, "Pa Fe Mwen La Pen," is a gooey romantic ballad. Krosfyah ups the ante with "Pump Me Up," a sassy carnival anthem that provides an enjoyable contrast to the low-down, earthy swing of Bunny Wailer's "Roots, Rock Reggae," and the bawdy double-entendres of Coalishun's "Ice Cream." --Christina Roden

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Pah-tee Time, Mon!.......2005-08-24

This is my new favorite disc to put on to wake up, to clean the house, or just to feel good! Hear those island breezes, feel the sun on your face and pah-tee down, mon!

5 out of 5 stars Great cd for summer!.......2005-08-21

I really enjoyed this cd. It had a variety of songs. And it seemed to make the summer heat more bearable. It lightened the mood and just has great sound.

3 out of 5 stars ???????.......2003-11-24

This was my moms cd when she went to the bahams,but it's probably very popular at the bahamas.My mom does'nt listen to it alot and I don't either.So,I guess it is ok,but if you hate this kind of music you will not like it.That's all.

2 out of 5 stars Not What I Was Hoping For.......2002-12-03

Based on the reviews I was looking for a really "happy" CD. I was disappointed. It's not that the music was bad - just not as glorious as some of the reviews made it sound.

5 out of 5 stars Irresistible dance music.......2001-06-21

This is a wonderful album that will put you in a dancing mood. An instant pick-u-up. This is zouk, soca and reggae music from Martinique, Barbados, Haiti and Jamaica. This album, like most of the Putumayo releases, not only has well known artists such as Bunny Wailer and Arrow, but also little known artists as well. It is a great place to begin for someone who wishes to explore Caribbean music. Every song on here is irresistible and will make you wish you were in the Caribbean. The 15 page booklet contains information on each artist and the song they perform.
Steel Drum Party
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Awesome Pool Music
  • Authentic Style Sounds
  • Music to plan your cruise by
Steel Drum Party
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Easydisc
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

GeneralGeneral | Blues | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | International | Styles | Music
Caribbean & CubaCaribbean & Cuba | Compilations | International | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Compilations | International | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Latin Music | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Pop | Styles | Music
CDs $7 - $10CDs $7 - $10 | International General | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music
All Bargain TitlesAll Bargain Titles | International General | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music
CDs $7 - $10CDs $7 - $10 | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music
All Bargain TitlesAll Bargain Titles | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music
GeneralGeneral | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music
Caribbean & CubaCaribbean & Cuba | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music
4-for-3 International4-for-3 International | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music
4-for-3 Pop4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music
4-for-3 All Music4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music
Similar Items:
  1. Caribbean Island Steel Drum Favorites
  2. Caribbean Steeldrums: 20 Famous Tropical Melodies- Calypso, Samba
  3. Caribbean Steeldrums: 20 Most Popular Melodies
  4. Steel Band Music of the Caribbean
  5. Caribbean Party

ASIN: B00002CF4M
Release Date: 1999-10-19

Tracks:

  1. Nani Wine - Red Stripe Ebony Steel Band
  2. Quando Quando - London All Stars Steel Orchestra
  3. April In Portugal - Lambeth Community Youth Steel Orchestra
  4. Island In The Sun - Red Stripe Ebony Steel Band
  5. Francilia Teresa - London All Stars Steel Orchestra
  6. Yellow Bird - Red Stripe Ebony Steel Band
  7. Tell Me Why - Lambeth Community Youth Steel Orchestra
  8. Lambada - London All Stars Steel Orchestra
  9. Poom Poom - Lambeth Community Youth Steel Orchestra
  10. Some Like It Hot - Lambeth Community Youth Steel Orchestra

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Awesome Pool Music.......2007-05-28

This CD is great. It is wonderful pool music and great background music for a pool BBQ. Totally gets everyone in the summertime mood.

4 out of 5 stars Authentic Style Sounds.......2006-08-15

This was one of three steel drum CD's purchased recently, and was the best of all. Great sounds...clear with good acoustics. Sounds really mellow coming from the speakers in our back yard paradise. Very authentic Caribbean sound. Just what we were looking for to give our outdoor entertaining a fun atmosphere.

5 out of 5 stars Music to plan your cruise by.......2003-06-25

I'm on my second copy of this cd... it is still my favorite of any steelpan cd I have. It strikes just the right balance between fun and relaxing, and it makes the time between cruises go by much faster. :-)
Soca Fire Inna Jamdown Stylee
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • This CD is fabulous
  • A GREAT COMPILATION OF PURE SOCA!!!
  • Excellent Compilation of Soca's Greatest Hits !
Soca Fire Inna Jamdown Stylee
Byron Lee & the Dragonaires
Manufacturer: Jamaican Vibes
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

GeneralGeneral | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music
JamaicaJamaica | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music
TrinidadTrinidad | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music
SocaSoca | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | International | Styles | Music
Dance HallDance Hall | Reggae | International | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Reggae | International | Styles | Music
Jamaican SkaJamaican Ska | Reggae | International | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Reggae | Compilations | International | Styles | Music
Ska GeneralSka General | Ska | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music
Alternative RockAlternative Rock | Imports | Stores | Music
InternationalInternational | Imports | Stores | Music
Similar Items:
  1. Soca, Dancehall and Reggae Hits
  2. Hot Soca Party: 15 Giant Caribbean Hits
  3. Soca Gold 2006
  4. Soca Gold 2007
  5. Metro Blue

ASIN: B00000JPP1
Release Date: 1999-11-10

Tracks:

  1. Fire Say Say
  2. Pan In 'A' Minor
  3. Peter
  4. Happy
  5. Bacchanal In The City
  6. Lady Teaser
  7. Carnival Killer
  8. Dollar Wine
  9. Wine Down
  10. Hot, Hot, Hot
  11. Congo Line
  12. Bacchanal Time
  13. Tiney Winey
  14. Dancehall Soca
  15. Soca Butterfly
  16. Ragga Ragga

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars This CD is fabulous.......2001-11-06

I am a longtime listener of Reggae music and I say without reservation or fear of contradiction that this is without a doubt one of the best Reggae albums ever made. The musicianship is first rate(no drum machines)and Mr. Hammonds excellent songwriting and unique vocal style really does justice to the material. Since I purchased the album I have listened to it every day, and continue to be amazed. I recommend this album highly. You will not be disappointed, buy one, and then buy another for a friend.

5 out of 5 stars A GREAT COMPILATION OF PURE SOCA!!!.......2001-04-03

This Soca CD is a must for your collection. From beginning to the end you will be dancing nonstop. Some of my favorites are "Happy" "Bacchanal In The City" "Dollar Wine" "Soca Butterfly" and "Ragga Ragga" I will guarantee you that this CD will get your body moving to the Soca beat, if not you better check your pulse to see if your alive.

5 out of 5 stars Excellent Compilation of Soca's Greatest Hits !.......2000-06-11

This CD has the best of Soca on it. It is great for someone who wants a sampler of some of the hottest Soca music. If you could only buy 1 cd with Soca music, then this would be the better choice. I am VERY pleased with it.
Klassic Kitchener, Vol. 3
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • excellent and exquisite
  • All Hail Lord and King : Kitchener
Klassic Kitchener, Vol. 3
Lord Kitchener
Manufacturer: Ice Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

CalypsoCalypso | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music
TrinidadTrinidad | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music
SocaSoca | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | International | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music
Similar Items:
  1. Klassic Kitchener, Vol. 2
  2. Klassic Kitchener, Vol. 1
  3. Volume One
  4. Volume Two
  5. Trojan Calypso Box Set

ASIN: B00005YMXU
Release Date: 2002-01-22

Tracks:

  1. Jerico
  2. Pan In 'A' Minor
  3. Pan In Harmony
  4. Fever
  5. Sugar Bum Bum
  6. Symphony In 'G'
  7. The Symptoms Of Carnival
  8. The Bees Melody
  9. Gimme The Ting
  10. The Spirit
  11. Pan In The 21st Century
  12. Jaws
  13. Curfew Time
  14. Rain-O-Rama
  15. Tribute To Spree Simon

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars excellent and exquisite.......2006-02-19

This ablum is OUTSTANDING. Jerico gets you moving and you dont stop till the last song. All of the songs are classics in showing not only Kitch's writing and arranging skill but also the evolution of early calypso, a few are truly iconic of Kitch's skill jerico, pan in A minor, pan in harmony, fever, sugar bum bum, symphony in G, the symptons of carnival, the bees melody, give me the ting, the spirit and tribute to spree simon.

Well worth the money

Enjoy

5 out of 5 stars All Hail Lord and King : Kitchener.......2006-02-10

I remember Kitch's music as a child in the caribbean.I am now completely in awe his talent and of this compilation. (especially Vol.3). It is wonderful uptempo music. Like they say in the Caribbean "yu got to wine yu waist!" no question whatsoever!. If you love good Jump-up music this is the one for you. (Definitely Not the wave yu hand/flag/rag nonsense of today)

The earlier volumes (1 and 2) were a little bit before my time. but Vol 3 is absolutely magnificent with more modern accompaniment. Nevertheless it is interesting to see how his music evolved over the years. My three year old daughter and I are dancing to this CD all the time! She loves it.

This is some of the best arranged calypso music ever made, no wonder the Steel-pan men love it so!

Kitch you are so missed. Each song on the CD is timeless.Thank you for still bringing joy to the world even after you're gone!
Soca Frenzy
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Great buy!
  • Who did let the dogs out?
  • 100% PURE SOCA AT IT'S BEST!
  • Great soca CD
  • Byron Lee is a legend.
Soca Frenzy
Byron Lee & the Dragonaires
Manufacturer: Dynamic Sounds
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

GeneralGeneral | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music
JamaicaJamaica | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music
TrinidadTrinidad | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music
SocaSoca | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | International | Styles | Music
Dance HallDance Hall | Reggae | International | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Reggae | International | Styles | Music
Jamaican SkaJamaican Ska | Reggae | International | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Reggae | Compilations | International | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Latin Music | Styles | Music
Ska GeneralSka General | Ska | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music
ReggaeReggae | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music
SkaSka | Alternative Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music
Similar Items:
  1. Soca Fire Inna Jamdown Stylee
  2. Soca Gold 2007
  3. Soca Gold 2006

ASIN: B000007S6T
Release Date: 1998-05-05

Tracks:

  1. Soca Congaline
  2. Ah Reading
  3. Roll It
  4. Footsteps
  5. Nobody Missing
  6. How It Go Look
  7. Toro Toro
  8. Jump Up
  9. High Mass
  10. Oh Suzzana
  11. Aye, Aye, Aye
  12. Footsteps Medley
  13. Doggie
  14. Turn It Around

Amazon.com

Byron Lee, the driving force behind Jamaica's Calypso-soca scene, is also the brains behind that island's rapidly expanding carnival celebration. Years ago he threw a little fete on the Kingston campus of the University of the West Indies; today the several-weeks-long event features a full pantheon of Caribbean Calypso and soca stars, a tentative hybrid called "soggae," as well as concerts headlined by Jamaican vintage artists, the greats of ska, rock steady, and early reggae. The dizzying array of events, parties, parades, and marches draws celebrants from all over the world, including other islands, especially Trinidadians, who come not only to quench an insatiable party thirst but to cast a nervous eye on the competition. For this set, Lee and his band re-create the unique flavor of Jamaican carnival with their interpretations of hits by leading exponents like Trinidad's David Rudder and Machel Montano. Although measuring up to the original interpretations is near impossible, the Dragonaires acquit themselves admirably, and while some find soca's insistent thudding beat monotonous, Lee and company prove that from armchair dancer to "champion bubbler," no one can resist soca's call to "jump and wine." --Elena Oumano

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Great buy!.......2004-08-29

I bought this CD when I was homesick for some soca tunes, and I was not disappointed. It is a great addition to the music collection of those who like soca. Personal favorite is footsteps. My kids who are american love it too!

5 out of 5 stars Who did let the dogs out?.......2001-01-09

Went to the Bahama's this past October - and Hoosiers just love this CD! It's a must buy! And I still want to know - who did let the dogs out?

5 out of 5 stars 100% PURE SOCA AT IT'S BEST!.......2000-07-24

IF YOU ARE JUST BEGINNING TO GET FAMILIAR WITH SOCA MUSIC, THIS CD IS A GREAT ONE TO START OFF YOUR COLLECTION. IF YOU WANT TO GET IN THE CARIBBEAN MOOD I GUARANTEE YOU THIS ONE WILL DO IT. LISTENING TO THE SONG "DOGGIE" BROUGHT BACK SOME GREAT MEMORIES FROM THE JOLLY ROGER TOUR DOWN IN BARBADOS. IT SEEMS THAT BYRON LEE KNOWS HOW TO GET PEOPLE TO START DANCING CARIBBEAN STYLE!

5 out of 5 stars Great soca CD.......2000-06-04

This is a great SOCA CD. Byron Lee's band covers music by other SOCA artists, mostly from Trinidad. His version of High Mas by David Rudder is even better than the original!

5 out of 5 stars Byron Lee is a legend........2000-04-23

Having been born and brought up in St Lucia in the Caribbean, I work and live all over the world, but always have Byron Lee to hand to keep me happy and remind me of the Caribbean and its sunshine and partying atmosphere.

Byron Lee is essential and will raise the spirits whenever played. Classic stuff.
Soca Fire Inna Jamdown Stylee
Average customer rating: Not rated
    Soca Fire Inna Jamdown Stylee
    Byron Lee & the Dragonaires
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    GeneralGeneral | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music
    JamaicaJamaica | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music
    TrinidadTrinidad | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music
    SocaSoca | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music
    Dance HallDance Hall | Reggae | International | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Reggae | International | Styles | Music
    Ska GeneralSka General | Ska | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music
    CDs $7 - $10CDs $7 - $10 | Ska General | Ska | Alternative Rock | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music
    All Bargain TitlesAll Bargain Titles | Ska General | Ska | Alternative Rock | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music
    CDs $7 - $10CDs $7 - $10 | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music
    All Bargain TitlesAll Bargain Titles | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music
    4-for-3 Alternative Rock4-for-3 Alternative Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music
    4-for-3 International4-for-3 International | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music
    4-for-3 All Music4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music
    ASIN: B00004TK7L
    Release Date: 2006-03-14

    Tracks:

    1. Fire Say Say
    2. Pan In 'A' Minor
    3. Peter
    4. Happy
    5. Bacchanal In The City
    6. Lady Teaser
    7. Carnival Killer
    8. Dollar Wine
    9. Wine Down
    10. Hot, Hot, Hot
    11. Congo Line
    12. Bacchanal Time
    13. Tiney Winey
    14. Dancehall Soca
    15. Soca Butterfly
    16. Ragga Ragga
    Socarobics
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • Fantastic !!!!!
    Socarobics
    Byron Lee & the Dragonaires
    Manufacturer: Dynamic Sounds
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    GeneralGeneral | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music
    JamaicaJamaica | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music
    TrinidadTrinidad | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music
    SocaSoca | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | International | Styles | Music
    Dance HallDance Hall | Reggae | International | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Reggae | International | Styles | Music
    Jamaican SkaJamaican Ska | Reggae | International | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Reggae | Compilations | International | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Latin Music | Styles | Music
    Ska GeneralSka General | Ska | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music
    ReggaeReggae | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music
    SkaSka | Alternative Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music
    Similar Items:
    1. Soca Fire Inna Jamdown Stylee

    ASIN: B000001TRD
    Release Date: 1997-06-17

    Tracks:

    1. Brassline
    2. Jump & Dunk
    3. Big Truck
    4. Wuk Yu Waist
    5. Follow De Leader/Boiswande/Felling High
    6. Soca Twist
    7. Soca Love Songs III
    8. Tell Her (Baye Love)
    9. All Aboard
    10. Wet Me
    11. Mission Impossible
    12. The Urge

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Fantastic !!!!!.......1999-03-23

    If you love Soca music that compells you to dance..this is a must have. Byron Lee and the Dragonaires lives !! At age 9 I met them at the Ward theater in Kingston. They made me dance on stage them and decades later they are still compelling me to get up and dance !!!
    Rough Guide to Calypso & Soca
    Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
    • poor compilation from an otherwise great series
    • Great collection!
    Rough Guide to Calypso & Soca
    Various Artists
    Manufacturer: World Music Network
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    CalypsoCalypso | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music
    TrinidadTrinidad | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music
    SocaSoca | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | International | Styles | Music
    Caribbean & CubaCaribbean & Cuba | Compilations | International | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music
    Caribbean & CubaCaribbean & Cuba | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music
    Similar Items:
    1. The Rough Guide to the Music of Jamaica: Roots Music From the Loudest Island on the Planet
    2. The Rough Guide to Ska
    3. The Rough Guide to the Music of the Indian Ocean
    4. The Rough Guide to Dub
    5. The Rough Guide to the Music of the Balkans

    ASIN: B00001NTKH
    Release Date: 2001-10-08

    Tracks:

    1. Never Ever Worry - Lord Pretender
    2. Free Up - Chris 'Tambu' Herbert
    3. Phillip My Dear - The Might Sparrow
    4. Caribbean Party - David Rudder
    5. Cyar Take Dat - Brother Resistance
    6. Jouvert - Hunter/Laventille Rhythm Section
    7. Bring The Rhythm Down - Ajala
    8. Voices From The Ghetto - Singing Sandra
    9. Bassman - Shadow
    10. The Bee's Melody - Kitchener
    11. Controller/Feelin De Vibes - Square One
    12. Sayamanda - Andea Tanker
    13. Mud Madness - 3 Canal
    14. Joe Le Taxi - Sharlene Boodram

    Amazon.com

    "Calling all the yuppies and soldiers," chants soca star David Rudder in "Caribbean Party." "All the dispossessed and the gangsters too." Part Bob Marley and part Village People, Rudder perfectly captures the real-life bacchanal spirit of Trinidad's Carnival, where most calypso and soca hits are initially spun. This nonstop festival of a collection mixes up such venerable calypso stars as Lord Pretender and the Mighty Sparrow with soca upstarts like Rudder, Chris "Tambu" Herbert, and Shadow. For several years there has been a certain tension between advocates of hard-core "wine and jam" partiers like Ajala (who sings, "I wanna bend down and lick it/I wanna flex and kick it") and more socially conscious performers like "rapso" star Brother Resistance and Singing Sandra ("Voices from the Ghetto"). But this party--with its scrappy metal percussionists, bass maniacs, and overall Carnival fanaticism--is big enough to satisfy all factions. --Richard Gehr

    Album Description

    Take a trip to Trinidad - the last island of the Caribbean archipelago - and enjoy the most exciting Carnival of the Caribbean with this marvellous compilation. From the great laid-back beat of the traditional song form calypso to its modern, upbeat relative soca, this Rough Guide brings Carnival to life with a great selection of classic tracks. It also introduces rapso, the thumping sound of today's youth vibe.

    Artists include: Sharlene Boodram, David Rudder, Lord Pretender, The Mighty Sparrow, Kitchener, 3 Canal, Shadow, Andre Tanker and Singing Sandra

    Customer Reviews:

    2 out of 5 stars poor compilation from an otherwise great series.......2006-02-22

    The Rough Guide series is generally an outstanding way to learn about a new genre by sampling tracks of the highest musicianship.

    Nothing against Calypso and Soca- these are both dynamic and expressive genres. But this compilation reflects the modern trend towards downsized horn sections replaced by synthesizers. The problem with synthesized horn sections- and I think this is beyond just a matter of taste- is that the authenticity of the sound is limited by the current state of the art technology. So rather than sounding timeless, this music is dated by its technology. Rawness and energy are lacking on this compilation, which could best be described as cheesy.

    5 out of 5 stars Great collection!.......2000-07-30

    This is a great intro to some great music. Rough Guide makes wonderful travel guides, and their foray into music upholds the same high standards. There are some real stand-outs on this collection, and overall it's a very nice introduction to this infectious music. An ultimate party album!
    Soca Thriller
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      Soca Thriller
      Byron Lee & The Dragonaires
      Manufacturer: Dynamic Sounds
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      GeneralGeneral | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music
      JamaicaJamaica | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music
      TrinidadTrinidad | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music
      SocaSoca | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music
      Dance HallDance Hall | Reggae | International | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Reggae | International | Styles | Music
      Jamaican SkaJamaican Ska | Reggae | International | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Reggae | Compilations | International | Styles | Music
      Ska GeneralSka General | Ska | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music
      ReggaeReggae | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music
      SkaSka | Alternative Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music
      Similar Items:
      1. Soca Fire Inna Jamdown Stylee

      ASIN: B00004UAJA
      Release Date: 2000-07-04

      Tracks:

      1. The Magician (I Command)
      2. Carnival Come Again
      3. Old Woman
      4. Soufrie
      5. Togetherness
      6. Hold On A Big Bumper
      7. Stamina
      8. Volcano
      9. Nothing
      10. Love Songs 4
      11. Sapadilla
      12. Patricia
      13. Soca Medicine
      14. Mambo #12
      15. Slow Down
      O'la Soca
      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
      • Great dance music from early Soca master
      O'la Soca
      Arrow
      Manufacturer: Mango
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      CalypsoCalypso | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music
      TrinidadTrinidad | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music
      SocaSoca | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | International | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Reggae | Compilations | International | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Pop | Styles | Music
      Similar Items:
      1. Knock Dem Dead
      2. Soca Dance Party

      ASIN: B000003QJK
      Release Date: 1990-10-26

      Tracks:

      1. O'La Soca
      2. Crazy Mama
      3. Pump It Up
      4. Man Must Live
      5. Hey Pocky Way
      6. A Little Extra
      7. Dancin' Mood
      8. London City
      9. Jam Fierce (Remix)
      10. Jam Fierce (Dub)

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars Great dance music from early Soca master.......1999-01-12

      It is virtually impossible to sit and listen to this album without getting up and shaking your waist. Arrow's lyrics and soca dance music are upbeat and lively. The title track says it all: O'La Soca, "Every day is a holiday..." This album is a good intro to Arrow's work. Check it out and be ready to dance!

      Rock Music:

      1. Ceol Aduaidh
      2. Change Your Mind
      3. Chercheuse d'Or [Import]
      4. Con La Colaboracion De Paco De Lucia [Original recording remastered] [Import]
      5. Concert Chez Harry [Import]
      6. Coracao Malandro [Import]
      7. CUDAMANI: The Seven-Tone Gamelan Orchestra of Pengosekan, Bali
      8. Demo De Midi [Import]
      9. Dhamar Tal - Tabla for Accompaniment or Practice
      10. Er Piu [Import]

      Rock Music

      rock music

      Recommended Music:

      Live! Thirty Days Ago [Live]

      Llanto Por Ignacio Sanchez Mejias

      Manuel M. Ponce: La Obra para Cello y Piano

      The Philadelphia Experiment

      Hits 50: 50 Tracks - 50 Hits! [Import]

      Living At Full Speed

      La Sonora Tropicalisima

      Latinalicious

      Mirage Sale

      Live at the BBC [Import]

      Jazzin V.1: With the Soul Brothers [Import]

      I Love MPB: Bom Mesmo E Amar [Import]

      Insomnia: The Erick Sermon Compilation Album [Explicit Lyrics]

      Rheinberger: Choral Music

      The Prestige Legacy, Vol. 2: The Battle of the Saxes