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Which Caribbean bands would you re-unite?
bbc.com
Dave Martin and the Tradewinds have a reputation for witty, satirical, social-commentary calypsoes
The music industry is abuzz with long disbanded groups reforming - some for one off events - which more often than not evolve into full tours.
In the most recent, the legendary British rock band Led Zeppelin, are to reform for a one-off concert in London in November in tribute to the man who signed them in 1968.
They were one of the most influential bands of the 20th Century.
Some observers of cultural trends in the Caribbean point to the longevity of many Caribbean bands.
The Swinging Stars of Dominica have been going for 'donkey's years' - the band was formed in 1959 as the Swinging Teens.
Dominica's Swinging Stars formed in 1959
Some of the children of the original Swinging Stars are now playing in the band (sometimes alongside their parents!)
It's now become somewhat of an academy especially for budding guitarists and keyboard players - several of whom have actually joined the band's line up.
Other Caribbean evergreens include Jamaica's Byron Lee and the Dragonnaires and the Tradewinds formed in 1966- now based in the Cayman Islands - and still performing.
The Gaylords of Dominica, several of whose members now reside overseas, re-united in 2003, to make a one-off nostalgic appearance at Dominica's world renowned Creole Festival, in October.
Which Caribbean bands would you like to see back together again?
A few names to get you started...
The Draytons Two of Barbados
Boo and the Tru-tones of St Lucia
Laviscount Brass of Antigua
Latinnaries of St Vincent
Ellie Matt and the GI's Brass of St Kitts
Ed Watson and the Brass Circle of Trinidad
Exile One of Dominica
Bankie Bankx and Roots and Herbs of Anguilla
The Beginning of the End from the Bahamas
Your suggestionsI would like to The Outfit of Barbados and Exuma from the Bahamas.
Sam Clarke
New York City, USA
Yoruba Singers from Guyana, there were the best. Along with Toots they were the highlight of Carifesta 72.
Keith
Bushkill,USA
I would like to see the band "Tropical Islanders" of Barbados reunite.
Luther Renee
Frederiksted, St. Croix, USVI
Boo & The Tru Tones. One of the best during their time.
Statham Prudent
Castries, St Lucia
Bankie Bankx and Roots and Herbs of Anguilla
Thora Johnson
Brades, Montserrat
Please give me some Boo and the Tru Tones along with the Swinging Stars as a St.Lucian I enjoy them both.
Lisa B
Hollywood, Florida
Most definitely, Boo and the TruTones
Phil
Castries, St. Lucia
Bands from Jamaica: Tomorrow's Children, Sid and The Slickers and The Tenors
Zanail Samad
Brampton, Canada
Ed Watson and the Brass Circle of Trinidad.
Hugo McDonald
Düsseldorf, Germany
Laviscount Brass of Antigua. A fantastic band with a killer brass section.
Deevee,
George Town, Grand Cayman
Exuma from the Bahamas
Oliver Mckenzie
Sauteurs
Grenada
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On the international scene the number of 'retro-collaborations' is increasing across all genres of music.
In addition to the planned Led Zepellin one-off, recently the British group The Police got together and are touring again.
Several top American soul acts have added new members to their line-up as original members have either died or left the business.
These range from the Temptations to the Four Tops and the Stylistics.
The soft rock group The Eagles from the United States split up sometime ago but have had several 're-unions' and 'farewell tours'.
Music industry experts have pointed to the 'greying of the (so-called) baby-boomer generation' whose children have grown up and who now yearn to recapture the music of their youth.
Which Caribbean bands would you re-unite?
bbc.com
Dave Martin and the Tradewinds have a reputation for witty, satirical, social-commentary calypsoes
The music industry is abuzz with long disbanded groups reforming - some for one off events - which more often than not evolve into full tours.
In the most recent, the legendary British rock band Led Zeppelin, are to reform for a one-off concert in London in November in tribute to the man who signed them in 1968.
They were one of the most influential bands of the 20th Century.
Some observers of cultural trends in the Caribbean point to the longevity of many Caribbean bands.
The Swinging Stars of Dominica have been going for 'donkey's years' - the band was formed in 1959 as the Swinging Teens.
Dominica's Swinging Stars formed in 1959
Some of the children of the original Swinging Stars are now playing in the band (sometimes alongside their parents!)
It's now become somewhat of an academy especially for budding guitarists and keyboard players - several of whom have actually joined the band's line up.
Other Caribbean evergreens include Jamaica's Byron Lee and the Dragonnaires and the Tradewinds formed in 1966- now based in the Cayman Islands - and still performing.
The Gaylords of Dominica, several of whose members now reside overseas, re-united in 2003, to make a one-off nostalgic appearance at Dominica's world renowned Creole Festival, in October.
Which Caribbean bands would you like to see back together again?
A few names to get you started...
The Draytons Two of Barbados
Boo and the Tru-tones of St Lucia
Laviscount Brass of Antigua
Latinnaries of St Vincent
Ellie Matt and the GI's Brass of St Kitts
Ed Watson and the Brass Circle of Trinidad
Exile One of Dominica
Bankie Bankx and Roots and Herbs of Anguilla
The Beginning of the End from the Bahamas
Your suggestionsI would like to The Outfit of Barbados and Exuma from the Bahamas.
Sam Clarke
New York City, USA
Yoruba Singers from Guyana, there were the best. Along with Toots they were the highlight of Carifesta 72.
Keith
Bushkill,USA
I would like to see the band "Tropical Islanders" of Barbados reunite.
Luther Renee
Frederiksted, St. Croix, USVI
Boo & The Tru Tones. One of the best during their time.
Statham Prudent
Castries, St Lucia
Bankie Bankx and Roots and Herbs of Anguilla
Thora Johnson
Brades, Montserrat
Please give me some Boo and the Tru Tones along with the Swinging Stars as a St.Lucian I enjoy them both.
Lisa B
Hollywood, Florida
Most definitely, Boo and the TruTones
Phil
Castries, St. Lucia
Bands from Jamaica: Tomorrow's Children, Sid and The Slickers and The Tenors
Zanail Samad
Brampton, Canada
Ed Watson and the Brass Circle of Trinidad.
Hugo McDonald
Düsseldorf, Germany
Laviscount Brass of Antigua. A fantastic band with a killer brass section.
Deevee,
George Town, Grand Cayman
Exuma from the Bahamas
Oliver Mckenzie
Sauteurs
Grenada
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On the international scene the number of 'retro-collaborations' is increasing across all genres of music.
In addition to the planned Led Zepellin one-off, recently the British group The Police got together and are touring again.
Several top American soul acts have added new members to their line-up as original members have either died or left the business.
These range from the Temptations to the Four Tops and the Stylistics.
The soft rock group The Eagles from the United States split up sometime ago but have had several 're-unions' and 'farewell tours'.
Music industry experts have pointed to the 'greying of the (so-called) baby-boomer generation' whose children have grown up and who now yearn to recapture the music of their youth.