Audio file

Date recorded: June 23, 1962
Contributor(s): Performer: Bélè group; Performer: Williams, Delice; Performer: Roberts, Rosanise; Performer: Roberts, Relief; Performer: Paul, Veronique; Performer: Louis, Samuel; Performer: Jolly, Heney; Performer: Henry, Antonia; Performer: George, Cyril; Performer: Dudley, Margaret; Performer: Chevalier, Ewen; Performer: Benjamin, James; Recordist: Lomax, Alan

Subject(s):

Genre: bélè, dance tune

Culture: Caribbean, Dominica

Instruments: tanbou bélè, voice

Language: Dominican Creole French

Location: Mahaut, Saint Paul Parish, Dominica

Physical form: Reel to Reel

Tape number: T1123

Track Number: 1

Archive ID: T1123R01

Note: Singing with drum accompaniment. Call-and-response between lead singer and chorus.

Transcript:
Belongs to: Mahaut I 6/62

About the session: This session features group and solo singing. Genres include bélè (bélé) and merengue as well as lullabies.

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