Audio file

Date recorded: July 10, 1962
Contributor(s): Performer: Scratch band; Performer: Syder, Reginald; Performer: Skeete, Franklin; Performer: Roberts, Walter; Performer: Morris, Reuben; Performer: Gumbs, Roy; Recordist: Lomax, Alan

Subject(s):

Genre: sailor song, work song

Culture: Caribbean, Nevis

Instruments: voice

Location: Newcastle, Saint James Windward, Nevis, Saint Kitts and Nevis

Physical form: Reel to Reel

Tape number: T1153

Track Number: 3

Archive ID: T1153R03

Note: Call-and-response between lead singer and chorus. Chorus sings predominantly in unison.

Transcript:
Belongs to: Newcastle 7/62

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