Caribbean Music Suggestions?

Captain John · Post by **Captain John** » Sun Jan 06, 2008 6:10 pm

Bluwater,
Friday was the only one! Since he passed all others are secondary. He always picked me out of the crowd and had some kind of comment for me!!

DCphoto · Post by **DCphoto** » Sun Jan 06, 2008 6:34 pm

Last March, Jimmy Buffett had a concert in Anguilla, I really wanted to go, almost had the better half convinced but already bought plane tickets to Florida for a family obligation vacation. Found out he put it out on DVD/CD set. The DVD is great! The concert was on the beach and the crowd was less than 5,000 people. Looked like a lot of fun. I bought it for Mel for Christmas, now he regets not going.
It would be great to take along to St. John.

Sandy

sherban · Post by **sherban** » Sun Jan 06, 2008 8:26 pm

I searched iTunes and Amazon for "Jam Band" and didn't see anything "Virgin-Island-ish"...any ideas?

Bluwater · Post by **Bluwater** » Sun Jan 06, 2008 9:44 pm

This might be one of those situations where knowing the names of the song might work best for searching for the download.

I searched one of the Jamband hits "VI Genie" and found it available for download here:

http://infinitiproductions.imeem.com/mu ... _vi_genie/

Looks like you might be able to download Jamband and other VI music from here:
http://www.imeem.com/tag/jam%20band/

My personal preference is to avoid the 2007 music. For some reason, the VI went "bubblegum" in 2007...07 music sounds like it was created in a 12 yr old's bedroom on a $19 keyboard. I noticed this across several popular artists, so I guess it is some kind of trend....a bad one. Go back to '05 or earlier to find the good JamBand stuff....when Nick was around. Check out a few of the songs and you'll see what I mean about the difference.

sherban · Post by **sherban** » Sun Jan 06, 2008 10:06 pm

Cool, thanks Blu, I'll have to sign up and download a couple tunes...Cheers-

liamsaunt · Post by **liamsaunt** » Mon Jan 07, 2008 9:31 am

mrscaptainjay wrote:I have Frontline and it's very good. The song Everlasting Love is my favorite!

That's my favorite Inner Visions cd also. Sherban, of the two you listed, I prefer Street Corner Musician.

Bill W · Post by **Bill W** » Mon Jan 07, 2008 10:31 am

One I didn't see mentioned is the "Buena Vista Social Club" album, along with the subsequent albums from Ibrahim Ferrer and Omara Portuondo. I figure STJ is close enough to Cuba for it to be appropriate. Good stuff to listen to while watching a caribbean sunset with a glass of good rum and a cigar.

nothintolose · Post by **nothintolose** » Mon Jan 07, 2008 10:45 am

One that I like but cannot find on cd (unless I want to pay over $100 on ebay) and/or iTunes is the soundtrack to Club Paradise. It is full of Jimmy Cliff songs and an Elvis Costello song.

Do any of you happen to have it on cd??? If you do, pm me.

I have the album but no record player - plus I want it on my iPod.

nothintolose

PA Girl · Post by **PA Girl** » Mon Jan 07, 2008 11:04 am

We saw the JamBand at Fred's while on our honeymoon. Great time and great memories!

We were on island during Carnival in 2002 and I think Hubs purchased every CD offered to him. Most of it is really enjoyable listening.

sherban · Post by **sherban** » Wed Jan 09, 2008 11:39 am

I ordered the Putumayo Caribbean Party and a couple Inner Visions CDs..still need to log in and download a couple Jam Band tunes to check them out too...

I also thought I'd share a couple quick ideas too-

This is a Fun-ky song with a "latin beat"-
Santana- Amoré (Sexo) (featuring Macy Gray)

I also was thinking that some of my old Gypsy Kings Cds might be appropriate (if I can find them),and maybe a couple Shabba Ranks tunes (Pirates) and some Bob Marley...not that this is Jamaica or anything...but close enough maybe...

Carolyn · Post by **Carolyn** » Wed Jan 09, 2008 12:18 pm

Sound like decisions have been made. Good for you. Hope you like the Putumayo stuff...to me it became infectious and it all started w/ one or 2 of them. I have to agree w/ the Buena Vista Social Club as Bill suggested. And Bob Marley...ahhhh...close enuf for me! Possitive vibrations. He had one of the tightest bands! I recommend Babylon by Bus/Live! Also have a 2 disc Gold set...can't go wrong.ENJOY!

Steve S · Post by **Steve S** » Wed Jan 09, 2008 12:37 pm

Carolyn wrote:We are big fans of anything "Putumayo" offers. I have more CD's than I can list but you can find real authentic island music performed by island artists in many different genres.

Salsa Around the World is one of my favorites.

You can hear some of the clips here - Salsa Around the World

RD · Post by RD » Wed Jan 09, 2008 3:24 pm

sherban -

A CD that was in the villa where we stayed in 2006 that I fell in love with is Eric Stone - Boatsongs Vol. II. You can listen to samples of his songs here: http://www.boatsongs.com/clips.html

RickG · Post by **RickG** » Wed Jan 09, 2008 3:53 pm

The SuperVillains CD Jahmerica is a lot of fun, especially "St. Thomas" and "Maryjane and Jager." Their follow on, Grow Yer Own, was fun as well.

Jimmy Cliff on The Harder They Come.

Throw in some Tuatara for texture.

Plus, everthing that Nothingtolose likes.

Cheers, RickG

nothintolose · Post by **nothintolose** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 11:39 pm

LMAO Rick!!!! I was hoping you were gonna say you had the Club Paradise cd and it's in the mail already

I was reminded of it in June of 2005 when I was listening to the music in our cab on STT. I was admiring the songs that all sounded familiar and then I realized he was listening to the Club Paradise Soundtrack!

Anyway, I am loving all of the new suggestions!

nothintolose

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