Quelbe! Music of the U.S. Virgin Islands
Stanley and the Ten Sleepless Knights SFW40568
Stanley Jacobs and The Ten Sleepless Knights wrap the old-time Virgin Islands quelbe sound of squash (gourd rasp), steel (triangle), flute, and banjo uke, in the contemporary trappings of electric keyboard, drum set, conga, and electric bass. The distinctively Caribbean, yet uniquely Virgin Islands, sound of quelbe music is an old but new dance music. Declared the “official” music of the United States Virgin Islands, classic songs such as “Queen Mary” and “LaBega Carousel” tell of historical events on the island of St. Croix, while other pieces accompany the local traditions of quadrille dance. 67 minutes, 32-page booklet with photos and extensive notes.
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Stanley Jacobs on the Official Music of the Virgin Islands: Quelbe
Record Label Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
Source Archive Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage
Copyright 2016 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
Country(s) Virgin Islands of the United States
Culture Group(s) African Caribbean
Instrument(s) Banjo; Bass guitar; Conga (Drum); Flute; Keyboard, electric; Squash (Musical instrument); Steel drum; Vocals
101 | Cigar Win the Race | Stanley and the Ten Sleepless Knights | 5:42 | ||
102 | Lagoon Mouth | Stanley and the Ten Sleepless Knights | 3:16 | ||
103 | Sly Mongoose | Stanley and the Ten Sleepless Knights | 3:27 | ||
104 | Beautiful Girl (calypso) | Stanley and the Ten Sleepless Knights | 5:42 | ||
105 | Lancers Number 4 | Stanley and the Ten Sleepless Knights | 2:09 | ||
106 | When You Had Me (jig) | Stanley and the Ten Sleepless Knights | 3:03 | ||
107 | Ho Bin Sen Yo? (marengue) | Stanley and the Ten Sleepless Knights | 5:06 | ||
108 | Bronco Jig (jig) | Stanley and the Ten Sleepless Knights | 3:34 | ||
109 | Don’t Walk Deh | Stanley and the Ten Sleepless Knights | 5:05 | ||
110 | Garty Ballantine | Stanley and the Ten Sleepless Knights | 5:50 | ||
111 | Hilly (jig) | Stanley and the Ten Sleepless Knights | 5:03 | ||
112 | Waltz | Stanley and the Ten Sleepless Knights | 2:42 | ||
113 | Matty Gru | Stanley and the Ten Sleepless Knights | 3:43 | ||
114 | LaBega Carousel | Stanley and the Ten Sleepless Knights | 3:56 | ||
115 | Marie Bull | Stanley and the Ten Sleepless Knights | 4:09 | ||
116 | Queen Mary | Stanley and the Ten Sleepless Knights | 2:52 | ||
117 | Musician Want Something to Drink | Stanley and the Ten Sleepless Knights | 2:07 |