Steel Band Music of the Caribbean

Disc: 1

1. T.S.O.P. (The Sound of Philadelphia)

2. Bassman

3. Tropical Bird

4. Brazillian Love Song

5. Carmelita

6. Paloma Blanca

7. Mongoose

8. Sweet 'N' Breezy

9. Mama's Tune

10. Ben Wood Dick

See all 15 tracks on this disc

Disc: 2

1. Marianne

2. Pass the Dutchie

3. Red, Red Wine

4. Matilda

5. St. Thomas

6. Down Presser Man

7. Don't Come Back Again

8. Shake Shake Shake Sonora

9. Blue Moon/Sugar Bum Bum

Steel Band Music of the Caribbean,Various Artists,Delta,Caribbean,Int'l & World Music,Pop,Steel Band,Tropical,World Music

Average customer rating: Reminds me of trinidad! Could be better Pan Only! The Best of Steel Pan Takes me back to the islands...

Caribbean Island Steel Drum Favorites Various Artists Manufacturer: Delta ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Calypso | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Caribbean & Cuba | Compilations | International | Styles | Music CDs Under $7 | International General | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | International General | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs Under $7 | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 International | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Steel Drum Party Caribbean Steeldrums: 20 Famous Tropical Melodies- Calypso, Samba Caribbean Steeldrums: 20 Most Popular Melodies Steel Band Music of the Caribbean Calypso Favourites ASIN: B000001VD1 Release Date: 1996-05-21

Tracks:

1. Marianne
2. Pass The Dutchie
3. Red Red Wine
4. Matilda
5. St. Thomas
6. Down Presser Man
7. Don't Come Back Again
8. Shake Shake Shake Sonora
9. Medley: Blue Moon

Customer Reviews:

Reminds me of trinidad!.......2007-01-24

I really like this cd!
All I need is some rum punch and my caribbean breeze!
ALL the songs are nice.

Could be better.......2006-10-20

Although this CD has an interesting lineup of songs, I found the versions of the songs bland and uninspiring. The recording is thin sounding and lacks the rich full sound that makes the steel drums a wonderful instrument.

Pan Only!.......2006-08-17

Good compilation of pan only island "toones." Not sure who the "arteest's" are, but the sounds are just right! Hey waiter, get me another Bacardi!

The Best of Steel Pan.......2005-08-16

We were very pleased with this CD. It was exactly what we were looking for.

Takes me back to the islands..........2005-08-12

Turn this CD up and let the rum punches flow and you shall journey to the Caribbean...All, without having to leave your home. This CD is everything that you would expect it to be.

Average customer rating: A Great Album. Not quite what we wanted Recycled A pleasant taste of the Caribbean

Steel Band Music of the Caribbean Various Artists Manufacturer: Delta ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Calypso | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music CDs Under $7 | International General | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | International General | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs Under $7 | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 International | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Caribbean Island Steel Drum Favorites Steel Drum Party Sounds of the Carribean Caribbean Steeldrums: 20 Most Popular Melodies Caribbean Steeldrums: 20 Famous Tropical Melodies- Calypso, Samba ASIN: B000001V3U Release Date: 1993-07-20

Tracks:

1. TSOP
2. Bass Man
3. tropical bird
4. brazilian love song
5. carmelita
6. una paloma blanca
7. mongoose
8. sweet'n breezy
9. mama's tune
10. ben wood dick
11. wedding march (tchaikovsky)
12. amazing grace (reggae)
13. medley mathilda/mary-ann
14. perdoname
15. steel drums jam

Customer Reviews:

A Great Album........2007-06-14

Ignore the bad reviews. There is no background noise. The balance between the steel drums and the other instruments is just right. This is an older recording but the sound is clean and the playing is fresh and lively. A really great album at a really reasonable price!

Not quite what we wanted.......2005-08-16

This CD is okay but not quite what we wanted. It has more back ground beat than what we like. For us it is better if it is just the steel pans.

Recycled.......2000-03-29

If you want to experience the pop and crackle of old vinyl, this is the rocording for you. This is clearly a poor job of analog to digital transfer. The music content is not too good either.

A pleasant taste of the Caribbean.......1999-02-26

The collection is very good with a pleasant mix of fast and slow. My only negative comment is that the sound quality is not the best it could've been. But for a great steel drum collection, it's excellent.

Average customer rating: Ptumayo does it again!

Putumayo Presents: The Caribbean Various Artists Manufacturer: Putumayo World Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Africa | International | Styles | Music Calypso | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music Soca | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Mexico | International | Styles | Music General | Reggae | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Merengue | Latin Music | Styles | Music International | Putumayo World Music Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Latin Music | Putumayo World Music Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Caribbean Party Caribe! Caribe! Jamaica French Caribbean Islands ASIN: B000C7OQNI Release Date: 2006-01-10

Tracks:

1. Aline Vole - Kali
2. Sam Fi Man - Stanley Beckford
3. Overtime (Nami Chens Pa Mi Biba) - Claudius Phillips & O.R.E.O.
4. Chango - Ska Cubano
5. Bel Fanm - Mika
6. Thundah - Coalishun
7. Pasa Un Tiempo Viejo - Waldo Mendoza
8. Bon Tche - Marce & Toumpak
9. Freedom Sounds - Skatalites
10. Rev It Up - JAB JAB
11. Los Amores - Jandy Feliz
12. Hot & Groovy - Militant

Album Description

Turn on the radio and there's a good chance that you'll find sounds of the Caribbean permeating the airwaves. From reggaeton and dancehall to soca and salsa, its influence is everywhere. Caribbean music is steeped in African aditions, incorporates European and Latin American sounds, and satisfies virtually any listening palate. With the pop charts currently reflecting love for these genres' growing appeal, Putumayo World Music's new collection, The Caribbean, delves into the roots of the music, its present and its future.

Some of the key artists and tracks on the CD are, The Skatalites, who helped pioneer and popularize ska around the world, contribution to the album, "Freedom Song" shows influences of American jazz, swing, and rhythm and blues. Stanley Beckford, an underground legend, grew up singing in his church choir and winning talent competitions. Now in his 60s, he has experienced a career revival after recording two critically acclaimed albums for French major labels. Breakout star Mika mixes the compass music of his native Haiti with influences of calypso, R&B, reggae and pop to create a gentle breezy groove.

Militant is quickly joining Sean Paul and other Caribbean stars with crossover appeal. This new artist struts his stuff on the track "Hot & Groovy." Using a sample from Putumayo recording artist Habib Koite's song "Saramaya", Militant creates a quintessential soca party song that erupted as an enormous hit in the Caribbean. The Caribbean party flavor of newcomers Jab Jab will also have audiences dancing. Based in Montreal, the band is a unique discovery by Putumayo's Jacob Edgar when he received a three-track demo. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this album will be donated to Wyclef Jean's Yéle Haiti charity in support of their development efforts in the Haiti.

Customer Reviews:

Ptumayo does it again!.......2006-02-02

Another nice collection by my world traveling companions at Putumayo! This offering travels all over the beautiful region showcasing the diverse talents and culture and rich history of this area. My only complaint is the brevity! Come on, Guys! Add another 3-4 tracks. We know there is lots of music out there. Liner notes are good, lyrics (and translations) would be better, but I don't want to nitpick. This is nice party music for this time of year and will be getting lots of play during our summer parties along with Putumayo's "South Pacific Islands" and "Islands" Keep up the good work! this c.d.and a cocktail;(may I suggest...) coconut rum and cranberry-tangerine juice. Enjoy! Summer's Comin' !!

Average customer rating: great for christmas in tropical locals Not for me Great idea, but recording quality less than 5 stars Christmas in the Caribbean is FANTASTIC! Sounds like a practice session

Christmas in the Caribbean: Holiday Songs Performed on Steel Drums Various Artists Manufacturer: Delta ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Pop Instrumental & Easy Listening | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music CDs Under $7 | International General | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | International General | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs Under $7 | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs Under $7 | Holiday Music | Miscellaneous | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Holiday Music | Miscellaneous | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music General Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Under $7 | Today's Deals | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Pop Instrumental & Easy Listening | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music 4-for-3 International | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Christmas Island Reggae Christmas: 21 Christmas Classics Jamaican Style Caribbean Steeldrums: 20 Famous Tropical Melodies- Calypso, Samba Reggae Christmas Caribbean Christmas ASIN: B000001VCA Release Date: 1996-08-01

Tracks:

1. Rudolph, The Red-Nosed Reindeer
2. Jingle Bells
3. It Came Upon A Midnight Clear
4. O Holy Night
5. Away In A Manger
6. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
7. Winter Wonderland
8. Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
9. The First Noel/Silver Bells/Silent Night
10. Angels We Have Heard On High
11. O Come All Ye Faithful
12. O Christmas Tree
13. Joy To The World
14. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
15. Greensleeves (What Child Is This)
16. O Little Town Of Bethlehem
17. The Little Drummer Boy
18. Good King Wenceslas

Customer Reviews:

great for christmas in tropical locals.......2007-01-24

I gave this to my aunt for christmas and she raved about it. It's a great fit for tropical christmases. We don't see much snow in south florida and steel drums add a nice flair with the tropical setting.

Not for me.......2007-01-16

It may just be me, but I was disappointed in this album when I received it. It just wasn't what I hoped it would be...most of the songs sounded similar and I believe I could have made a better choice. I guess I was looking for a little more "Buffett" in my Caribbean than I felt like I received with this selection...to each his own.

Great idea, but recording quality less than 5 stars.......2007-01-13

I really enjoy listening to Xmas classics on the steel drums. It really is 100% steel drums on many songs, with no vocals.

I would give this item 5 stars if the recording quality were great. Unfortunately, it sounds rather old and thin.

Even so, I'd buy it again knowing the way that it is.

Christmas in the Caribbean is FANTASTIC!.......2007-01-10

Got this CD for a Caribbean themed Christmas party that I hosted! It was GREAT! It really gives you the feel of being in the Caribbean and all of your favorite Christmas songs! We even did the limbo to a few of them! If you want a true taste of the Caribbean at Christmas... this is the CD for you!

Sounds like a practice session.......2007-01-10

I may not be an expert on steel drums, but I do listen to Jimmy Buffett a lot! He has a great steel drum drummer. After listening to this cd, I gave it away in a white elephant gift exchange this past Xmas.

Average customer rating: the best

Quintessence Samaroo Jets Manufacturer: Delos Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Folk | Styles | Music Calypso | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music Trinidad | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B00000072I Release Date: 1994-05-03

Tracks:

1. Meditation
2. Tico Tico
3. Everything I Do, I Do It For You
4. The Bee's Melody
5. I'll Be There
6. Alma Llanera
7. Portrait of Trinidad
8. Begin The Beguine
9. Coming In From The Cold
10. O Mere Sona
11. Memory
12. Unforgettable
13. Two To Go
14. Heal The World
15. One Moment In Time
16. Pan Rising

Customer Reviews:

the best.......2001-05-08

This six-member band is about as good as it gets. The music is artfully and complexly arranged by the famous Jit Samaroo,the pans are the Steinways of steel pans, and the playing is masterful. This is not the typical fun-in-the-sun pan music; this is the tops--memorable!

Average customer rating: The WORST The WORST Lively groups of pan musicians with terrific sound Great Fun!!!!

Carnival Jump-Up Various Artists Manufacturer: Delos Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Calypso | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music Trinidad | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Caribbean & Cuba | Compilations | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Caribbean & Cuba | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B000000721 Release Date: 1992-12-14

Tracks:

1. Tribute To Glenn Miller - Solo Harmonites
2. Lara's Theme - Silver Stars
3. This Feeling Nice - Phrase II Pan Groove
4. Panama - Solo Harmonities
5. Carnival Is For Woman - Carib Tokyo
6. Ghost Riders In The Sky - Silver Stars
7. The Pan In Me - AMOCO RENEGADES
8. Roti And Dhalpourie - Solo Harmonities
9. Curry Tabanca - Neal And Massy Trinidad All Stars

Amazon.com

Historians rarely want to give credit to a ghetto man, but "pan," the celebrated Trinidadian steel drum, was invented by a poor inner-city Trinidadian boy growing up during the world-wide Great Depression, Winston "Spree" Simon. Before there was pan, boys and men banged out rhythms on pieces of bamboo, especially during carnival time. Simon foraged through the city's garbage dumps, coaxing high and low tones from the "sinks" or dents in the hoods of discarded automobiles. Eventually he began knocking out the bottoms from barrels and modifying them by beating the face with stones, so that the "steel pan" could give off a full and nuanced range of melodies. At first the pan was just a noisy instrument fashioned by garbage cans, buckets, biscuit tins, pitch-oil cans, and car hubs. Then carnival was banned during 1942 because of the war, and the steel-pan players went underground, experimenting all the more feverishly. When the ban was lifted in '45 to celebrate victory, the steel bands emerged to goad on revelers to even more feverish celebration. The first tuned pan emerged at that time, and this collection's nine tracks preserve the form's finest exponents. The Solo Harmonites, founded in 1965, weigh in with their prize-winning songs, "Tribute to Glen Miller" (springboarding off "In the Mood) and "Roti and Dhalpourie," a celebration of Trinidad and Tobago cuisine. Silver Stars, who deliver "Lara's Theme" and "Ghost Riders in the Sky," were among the first steel-pan bands to give Calypso interpretations to classical and popular music. Phase II Pan Groove, Carib Tokyo, Amoco Renegades, and Neal and Massy Trinidad All Stars also represent the finest pan exponents from the '70s and '80s in a collection that is a sonically vivid representation of a much larger and completely unique musical dynamic. --Elena Oumano

Customer Reviews:

The WORST.......1999-08-23

I was looking for a sampler of steel band music, which this appeared to be. It turned out that every song seemed to be played as fast as humanly possible. Maybe they were trying to break the sound barrier. Don't buy this, it's terrible.

The WORST.......1999-08-23

I was looking for a sampler of steel band music, which this appeared to be. It turned out that every song seemed to be played as fast as humanly possible. Maybe they were trying to break the sound barrier. Don't buy this, it's terrible.

Lively groups of pan musicians with terrific sound.......1998-11-26

A terrific uplifting CD. Not only are Tribute to Glen Miller and Lara's Theme outstanding on the popular side but Panama and The Pan in me are in my opinion outstanding on the calypso side. Just sit and listen to the subtlties and dynamics of Pan in Me. Super job by Jit Samaroo & Amoco Renegades. I probably have that track just about worn out.

Great Fun!!!!.......1998-08-13

Full of fun and energy. Steel Band Of Trinidad's wonderful "Tribute to Glenn Miller" is worth the entire purchase price.

Average customer rating: disappointed

Caribbean Dance Party Tropics Steel Drum Band Manufacturer: Anodyne Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | International General | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | International General | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music ASIN: B000053UA9 Release Date: 1999-05-25

Tracks:

1. Feelin' Good
2. Hot Hot Hot
3. She Loves to Dance
4. Shaky Boom Boom
5. Touch de Moon
6. Dave and Augustine's Bossa
7. Maculele
8. Chances
9. Island Sunshine
10. Coconut Water
11. Trinidad and Tobago
12. Stir It Up
13. John Jones
14. Tropics Breakdown
15. De Sun Comes Up

Customer Reviews:

disappointed.......2002-08-08

This CD had better instrumental quality than vocal. Some of the vocal songs were like fingernails on the blackboard--off key. The instrumental songs seemed to have more electric guitars than steel drum sounds. I was very disappointed.

Average customer rating: Good

The Best of Caribbean Steel Drums Lambeth Community Youth Steel Orchestra Manufacturer: Arc Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Similar Items: Caribbean Steeldrums: 20 Famous Tropical Melodies- Calypso, Samba Steel Drums of Trinidad Caribbean Steeldrums: 20 Most Popular Melodies Caribbean Island Steel Drum Favorites Steel Drum Party ASIN: B000001ICY Release Date: 2002-03-12

Tracks:

1. Yellow Bird
2. Island In The Sun
3. Fire Down Below
4. Poom Poom
5. Nah Do Dat
6. Meditation
7. Jamaica Farewell
8. April In Portugal
9. Break Down
10. Tell Me Why
11. Sound Of Silence
12. Redemption Song

Customer Reviews:

Good.......2004-06-07

Better than most of the steel drum CDs in your inventory.

Average customer rating:

Steel Band Music of the Caribbean Various Artists Manufacturer: Delta ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | International General | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | International General | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 International | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B00001NTMD Release Date: 1999-09-28

Tracks:

1. T.S.O.P. (The Sound of Philadelphia)
2. Bassman
3. Tropical Bird
4. Brazillian Love Song
5. Carmelita
6. Paloma Blanca
7. Mongoose
8. Sweet 'N' Breezy
9. Mama's Tune
10. Ben Wood Dick
11. Wedding March
12. Amazing Grace
13. Mathilda and Mary-Ann
14. Perde
15. Steel Drums Jam

Tracks:

1. Marianne
2. Pass the Dutchie
3. Red, Red Wine
4. Matilda
5. St. Thomas
6. Down Presser Man
7. Don't Come Back Again
8. Shake Shake Shake Sonora
9. Blue Moon/Sugar Bum Bum

Average customer rating: Not what I expected Happy Music Perfect!

Steel Band Music of the Caribbean Manufacturer: Legacy ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Calypso | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music Trinidad | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Caribbean & Cuba | Compilations | International | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | International General | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | International General | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 International | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Caribbean Island Steel Drum Favorites Steel Drum Party Steel Drums of Trinidad Sounds of the Carribean Steel Band Music of the Caribbean ASIN: B000002NQ7 Release Date: 1993-12-30

Tracks:

1. Fire Down Below
2. Grass Skirt
3. Mary Ann
4. Out Of My Dreams
5. Spear Dance
6. Zulu Chant
7. La Paloma
8. Jungle
9. Native Mambo
10. Spur Dance
11. Flag Woman
12. Wings Of A Dove
13. Endless Vibrations
14. Calypso/Eine Kleine Nachtmusick

Customer Reviews:

Not what I expected.......2007-06-27

I have spent a bit of time in the Bahamas and the West Indies and I was hoping to hear that same steel drum island music. This is terrible compared to others I have heard.

Happy Music.......2005-08-18

If you enjoy happy, fun music with that caribbean vibe this is for you.

Perfect!.......1999-05-07

This is a great recording. it reminds me of my homeland in bahamas

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