Feature June 4, 2022

Grenada Playlist and Images

<p><strong>PLAYLIST: Calypso, Reggae and Jab-Jab Soca: Musical Resistance in Grenada <br></strong></p> <p>01. Lion Paw & D-Unit, “Break The Silence,” live at Pure Grenada 2017. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXs951AROqM" rel="noopener" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXs951AROqM</a></p> <p>02. Sabrina Francis, “Mama Say,” live at the Treehouse, 29 Aug 2020. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OaLKl10vlpE" rel="noopener" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OaLKl10vlpE</a></p> <p>03. Baracka, “No Forking Work,” live at Dimanche Gras 2019 (round two) <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gXmMzKsdUo" rel="noopener" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gXmMzKsdUo</a></p> <p>04. Michael Prince, “That’s Who We Are — Grenada Independence 2022 <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gf6QBdkHwZc" rel="noopener" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gf6QBdkHwZc</a></p> <p>05. Moss International, “Slaves (Living In Luxury),” from <em>Can It Be? </em>Misco LP 1978</p> <p><a href="https://www.discogs.com/release/4118999-Moss-Can-It-Be" rel="noopener" target="_blank">https://www.discogs.com/release/4118999-Moss-Can-It-Be</a></p> <p>06. Flyin’ Turkey, “Freedom Day,” Karibe 12-inch, 1979 <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8_ZZiWRMMM" rel="noopener" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8_ZZiWRMMM</a></p> <p>07. Black Wizard, “Struggle,” from <em>Making Music</em> Kingdom of the Wizards LP, 1980s <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pze2MtgGLIw" rel="noopener" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pze2MtgGLIw</a></p> <p>08. Roosevelt Johnson & His Spice Islanders, “Education And Production,” from <em>Stand Firm</em></p> <p>WIRL Barbados LP, 1980 <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVwLDHSGtWM" rel="noopener" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVwLDHSGtWM</a></p> <p>09. Ajamu, “My Grenada,” ALI J 12-inch, 1988 <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQvRjyPNuw4" rel="noopener" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQvRjyPNuw4</a></p> <p>10. Moss International, “La Baye Music (Last Lap),” from <em>Irresistible</em>, Music City LP 1989 <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcdzIwImhhg" rel="noopener" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcdzIwImhhg</a></p> <p>11. Black Wizard, “The IMF,” 1989. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBQtjkJM8kw" rel="noopener" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBQtjkJM8kw</a></p> <p>12. Jambalasse Grenada ft Moss International, “Dahsay Riddim,” 2021. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NL6Nbo0Jsj0" rel="noopener" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NL6Nbo0Jsj0</a></p> <p>13. Jab King, “Can’t Stay Away,” 2022. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXKpRJj1oME" rel="noopener" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXKpRJj1oME</a></p> <p>16. Moss International, “Jambalasee Rule,” 1991. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cW9v55CUtYw" rel="noopener" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cW9v55CUtYw</a></p> <p>17. Tallpree, “Old Woman Alone,” from <em>Old Woman Alone </em>white-label 12-inch, 1999. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTPFcC4n-r4" rel="noopener" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTPFcC4n-r4</a></p> <p>18. Machel Montano featuring Tallpree, “Jab Jab,” from <em>2000 Young To Soca</em>, JW CD, 2000. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ocV7Tzn-zrI" rel="noopener" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ocV7Tzn-zrI</a></p> <p>19. Tallpree, “The Greatest,” from <em>Valley of Vibes</em>, Xpert Productions, 2020 <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uip8grMkKQI&list=PLx1dKZy5OhcD1KCocusFNMwkfJi6bCgbK&index=1" rel="noopener" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uip8grMkKQI&list=PLx1dKZy5OhcD1KCocusFNMwkfJi6bCgbK&index=1</a></p> <p>20. Mr Killa, “Wood Cyan Done,” 2002. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfqI_ShasBc" rel="noopener" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfqI_ShasBc</a></p> <p>21. Mr Killa, “Warriors,” 2006. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aekn4fac7AY" rel="noopener" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aekn4fac7AY</a></p> <p>22. Mr Killa, “Run Wid It,” 2019. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulrjJiyFGWI" rel="noopener" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulrjJiyFGWI</a></p> <p>23. Skinny Banton, “Neva Done,” 2019. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVDFnydFU40" rel="noopener" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVDFnydFU40</a></p> <p>24. Sabrina Francis, “This Is Home,” from <em>Think In Color </em>CD, 2016. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOlkY6xxQOk" rel="noopener" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOlkY6xxQOk</a></p> <p>25. Sabrina Francis, “I’m Awake,” from <em>I Feel </em>CD, 2020. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJVebz5SFUQ" rel="noopener" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJVebz5SFUQ</a></p> <p>24. Sabrina Francis, “Million Moments,” from Treehouse Concert, 17 July 21. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6R5cP_mENWc" rel="noopener" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6R5cP_mENWc</a></p> <p>25. Jeverson (ft. The Presentation Brothers College Choir), “Pray For Your Son,” 2021. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWtnNZz8hnk" rel="noopener" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWtnNZz8hnk</a></p> <p>26. Jeverson, “Pray For Your Son,” 2021. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fveRS7FuSYA" rel="noopener" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fveRS7FuSYA</a></p>
Esteemed calypsonian Black Wizard, Photo ©David Katz
Esteemed calypsonian Black Wizard, Photo ©David Katz
God Bless Our Nation: a banner displayed to mark the 48th anniversary of Grenada’s independence, Photo ©David Katz
God Bless Our Nation: a banner displayed to mark the 48th anniversary of Grenada’s independence, Photo ©David Katz
Thank God for Heroes of Freedom: 1983 graffiti praising the U.S. Invasion, Photo ©David Katz
Thank God for Heroes of Freedom: 1983 graffiti praising the U.S. Invasion, Photo ©David Katz
When Aligned to a Doctrine Prepare for a Backlash: 1983 graffiti praising the U.S. Invasion, Photo ©David Katz
When Aligned to a Doctrine Prepare for a Backlash: 1983 graffiti praising the U.S. Invasion, Photo ©David Katz
Maurice: A 2020 street portrait saluting Maurice Bishop, Photo ©David Katz
Maurice: A 2020 street portrait saluting Maurice Bishop, Photo ©David Katz
Maurice Bishop March 13th 1983: Detail on an artwork marking the murder of Maurice Bishop, Photo ©David Katz
Maurice Bishop March 13th 1983: Detail on an artwork marking the murder of Maurice Bishop, Photo ©David Katz
Another street portrait saluting Maurice Bishop
Another street portrait saluting Maurice Bishop
Sabrina Francis live at the Treehouse, Photo ©David Katz
Sabrina Francis live at the Treehouse, Photo ©David Katz
Sabrina Francis live at the Treehouse, Photo ©David Katz
Sabrina Francis live at the Treehouse, Photo ©David Katz
The stage at Sabrina’s Treehouse Concerts, Photo ©David Katz
The stage at Sabrina’s Treehouse Concerts, Photo ©David Katz
Vote NNP: a stencil on a telephone pole, Photo ©David Katz
Vote NNP: a stencil on a telephone pole, Photo ©David Katz
Dieter Burkhalter, Sabrina Francis’ manager and musical collaborator, Photo ©David Katz
Dieter Burkhalter, Sabrina Francis’ manager and musical collaborator, Photo ©David Katz

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