Art Music by Caribbean Composers: US Virgin Islands

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15362/ijbs.v17i1.131

Keywords:

music

Abstract

Virgin Island music is syncretic, reflecting both African and European heritage. While older traditions including cariso and bamboula are virtually extinct, quelbe is popular throughout the islands, with bands such as Stanley and The Ten Sleepless Nights performing frequently.

Author Biographies

Christine Gangelhoff, The College of The Bahamas

Assistant Professor

Cathleen LeGrand, Royal Thimphu College

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References

Caribbean Islands: US Virgin Islands. (2008). In Philip's world factbook, 2008-2009. http://www.credoreference.com/entry/philipswfb/caribbean_islands_us_virgin_islands

Clague, M. (Ed.). (2008). The memoirs of Alton Augustus Adams Sr.: First black bandmaster of the United States Navy. University of California Press.

Stanley & the Ten Sleepless Nights: Performing quelbe music for 40 years. (2010, June 8). St. Croix Source. http://www.stcroixsource.com

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Published

2011-06-08

Issue

Vol. 17 No. 1 (2011): Caribbean Art Music Bibliography

Section

Caribbean Art Music Bibliography

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