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Grenada Playlist and Images

PLAYLIST: Calypso, Reggae and Jab-Jab Soca: Musical Resistance in Grenada

01. Lion Paw & D-Unit, “Break The Silence,” live at Pure Grenada 2017. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXs951AROqM

02. Sabrina Francis, “Mama Say,” live at the Treehouse, 29 Aug 2020. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OaLKl10vlpE

03. Baracka, “No Forking Work,” live at Dimanche Gras 2019 (round two) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gXmMzKsdUo

04. Michael Prince, “That’s Who We Are — Grenada Independence 2022 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gf6QBdkHwZc

05. Moss International, “Slaves (Living In Luxury),” from Can It Be? Misco LP 1978

https://www.discogs.com/release/4118999-Moss-Can-It-Be

06. Flyin’ Turkey, “Freedom Day,” Karibe 12-inch, 1979 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8_ZZiWRMMM

07. Black Wizard, “Struggle,” from Making Music Kingdom of the Wizards LP, 1980s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pze2MtgGLIw

08. Roosevelt Johnson & His Spice Islanders, “Education And Production,” from Stand Firm

WIRL Barbados LP, 1980 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVwLDHSGtWM

09. Ajamu, “My Grenada,” ALI J 12-inch, 1988 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQvRjyPNuw4

10. Moss International, “La Baye Music (Last Lap),” from Irresistible, Music City LP 1989 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcdzIwImhhg

11. Black Wizard, “The IMF,” 1989. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBQtjkJM8kw

12. Jambalasse Grenada ft Moss International, “Dahsay Riddim,” 2021. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NL6Nbo0Jsj0

13. Jab King, “Can’t Stay Away,” 2022. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXKpRJj1oME

16. Moss International, “Jambalasee Rule,” 1991. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cW9v55CUtYw

17. Tallpree, “Old Woman Alone,” from Old Woman Alone white-label 12-inch, 1999. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTPFcC4n-r4

18. Machel Montano featuring Tallpree, “Jab Jab,” from 2000 Young To Soca, JW CD, 2000. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ocV7Tzn-zrI

19. Tallpree, “The Greatest,” from Valley of Vibes, Xpert Productions, 2020 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uip8grMkKQI&list=PLx1dKZy5OhcD1KCocusFNMwkfJi6bCgbK&index=1

20. Mr Killa, “Wood Cyan Done,” 2002. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfqI_ShasBc

21. Mr Killa, “Warriors,” 2006. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aekn4fac7AY

22. Mr Killa, “Run Wid It,” 2019. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulrjJiyFGWI

23. Skinny Banton, “Neva Done,” 2019. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVDFnydFU40

24. Sabrina Francis, “This Is Home,” from Think In Color CD, 2016. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOlkY6xxQOk

25. Sabrina Francis, “I’m Awake,” from I Feel CD, 2020. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJVebz5SFUQ

24. Sabrina Francis, “Million Moments,” from Treehouse Concert, 17 July 21. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6R5cP_mENWc

25. Jeverson (ft. The Presentation Brothers College Choir), “Pray For Your Son,” 2021. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWtnNZz8hnk

26. Jeverson, “Pray For Your Son,” 2021. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fveRS7FuSYA

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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