Caribbean Flavours

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Track List

1. Too Experienced – Curtis B

2. Pretty Girl – Fidel Lewis

3. They Gonna Talk – Tony Douglas

4. I See it in You – Curtis B

5. Down By The River – Alana Craig

6. Unchained Melody – Sax: Demo Cates; Steelpan: Mark Mosca

7. Luther Vandross’ composition “Dance with My Father” – Yolanda Woods

8. My Love is Your Love – Yolanda Woods

9. I’m Gonna Walk Away from Love – Fidel Lewis

10. Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You – Rick McIntosh

11. Mae Mae – Syl McIntosh

12. The Wedding Song – Tony Douglas

13. Soul Mates – Garvin Williamson

Review

Caribbean Flavours is a compilation different from the usual assemblage of ‘love song’ tracks so common in the marketplace. These selections convey sincere affection in a blend of male and female voices, synthesized strings and saxophone and steelpan solos. The latter two are features in “Unchained Melody” reinforcing its status as a standard. Luther Vandross’ “Dance with My Father” is the tearfully touching tribute to fathers. Bravo! – I almost said Kaiso! Kaiso! But the chance comes with Sparrow’s “Mae Mae” in a Castilian rhythm. Yes.

The distinction that is Caribbean Flavours is reinforced by the thoughtfulness in preparing this suite of thirteen tracks. Kudos to the executive producer – a cultural enabler - and the production team. May others follow you in not only covering foreign standards but indigenous classics, too. You’re too experienced….

[eCaroh/Ron –November 2006]