Y Bai Ça

Audio file
Date recorded: July 18, 1962
Contributor(s): Performer: La Rose Society; Performer: Modest, McNeil; Performer: Launes, Joseph; Performer: Jobier, Maford; Performer: Herelle, Dickson; Performer: Herelle, Benton; Performer: Gerard, Jones; Performer: Ferguston, Alpha; Performer: Callisc, Lard; Performer: Albert, Prince; Recordist: Lomax, Alan
Subject(s):
Genre: lewoz, wake game/story-song
Culture: Caribbean, St. Lucia
Instruments: voice
Language: Saint Lucian Creole French
Location: Anse-la-Raye, Anse-la-Raye, Saint Lucia
Physical form: Reel to Reel
Tape number: T1168
Track Number: 12
Archive ID: T1168R12
Note: Before the story begins, Alan Lomax attempts to discuss the text of the preceding song “Marie Galante” with one of the performers (probably Alpha Ferguston). During the storytelling, note the series of calls and responses between the speaker and the audience.
Belongs to: Anse La Raye 7/62
About the session: This session features performances by members of a La Rose (lewòz) society performing La Rose songs, a group of men performing wake and work songs, and two women performing lullabies.
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