Audio Collection
Island in the Sun
The Golden Aires Mento Band
Caribbean Folk music at the roots of Reggae, Calypso, Soca and Ska.
Collection Contents
| # | Title | Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
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Day Oh! | 4:06 | Play |
| 2 |
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Shaving Cream | 5:28 | Play |
| 3 |
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Island In the Sun | 5:40 | Play |
| 4 |
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Two Bajan | 5:00 | Play |
| 5 |
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Big Bamboo | 7:09 | Play |
| 6 |
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Mary Ann | 4:12 | Play |
| 7 |
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Miss Sweety Mae Lulu | 4:26 | Play |
| 8 |
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Born Jamaican Man | 3:49 | Play |
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Description
This is the debut CD from the Golden Aires. These Jamaican gentlemen aspire to carry on a long tradition of Mento Music, a modern musical art form passed down from generation to generation whose primary purpose is to spread news and to entertain. At its' core is the 7 - note marimba bass. This is an instrument fashioned from a hollow wooden box, with 7 metal strips attached which resonate a specific note when plucked. It serves both rhythmic and percussive functions in the music. It was through development of such innovations that more contemporary styles of Calypso, Soca and Reggae developed. Comprised mainly of memorable, fun songs, Mento is best described as Caribbean Folk Music!
This CD is a CD-PLUS with Windows Media (R) video of the Golden Airs performing at the beautiful Mais Oui Tennis Villa and Spa (http://www.makeitjamaica.com)on Jamaica's north coast!