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:: Title ::
La Riviere Roseau (false start)
:: Genre ::
bélè
:: Performers & Instruments ::
Gervais, Jim [vocal]
Gervais, Richard [vocal]
James, Frederick [vocal]
:: Group Name ::
Bélè group
:: Setting ::
Unspecified
:: Location ::
Scotts Head (None), Saint Mark (Dominica)
:: Language ::
Dominican Creole French
:: Culture ::
Caribbean, Dominica, Afro-Caribbean
:: Session ::
Scotts Head 6/62
:: Date ::
6/24/1962
:: Reference Information ::
T1126.0, Track 16 (00:00:14)
:: Original Format ::
Reel to Reel
:: Session Notes ::
1 - This session features a number of small group performances. Genres include work songs, ballads, and bélès. Some of the recordings can be found on Caribbean Voyage: Dominica (Rounder 1724). [Source: Editor]
:: Recording Notes ::
0 - Call-and-response singing between lead singer and chorus. Handclapping throughout. [Source: Editor]
