Bahamanian music Bahamanian music Baha Men is the name of a pop group that plays an updated style of Bahamanian folk music called junkanoo. The group's debut, Junkanoo, was released in 1979 (see 1979 in music), and was very traditional in its sound. They soon began aiming their music at a more mainstream audience, however, and finally succeeded with 2000's (see 2000 in music) remake of Who Let the Dogs Out? originally composed by Anslem Douglas; the titular track won a Grammy Award. Their latest album is Beach Baby ( 2002; see 2002 in music). ...more on Wikipedia about "Baha Men"
"King" Eric Gibson is a Bahamian musician and entrepreneur. He is also the semiofficial Ambassador of Bahamian Goodwill. ...more on Wikipedia about "Eric Gibson"
Junkanoo is a street parade with music, which occurs in many towns across the Bahamas every Boxing Day ( December 26) and New Year's Day. The largest Junkanoo happens in Nassau, the capital. ...more on Wikipedia about "Junkanoo"
The music of the Bahamas is associated primarily with junkanoo, a celebration which occurs on Boxing Day ( December 26) and again on New Year's Day ( January 1). Parades and other celebrations mark the ceremony. Groups like The Baha Men, Ronnie Butler and Kirkland Bodie have gained massive popularity in Japan, the United States and elsewhere. ...more on Wikipedia about "Music of the Bahamas"
Music of The Bahamas is a docu-musical adapted from E. Clement Bethel's master's thesis in ethnomusicology. Written by Nicolette Bethel and Philip A. Burrows. Directed by Philip A. Burrows. ...more on Wikipedia about "Music of The Bahamas"
Ripsaw is a musical genre which originated in the Turk & Caicos Islands, specifically in the Middle and North Caicos. A very closely related variant, rake-and-scrape, is played in the Bahamas. Its most distinctive characteristic is the use of the common handsaw as the primary instrument, along with various kinds of drums, box guitar, concertina, triangle and accordion. ...more on Wikipedia about "Ripsaw music"
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