Comments on: Rip Saw Music & Our Musical Heritage

By: Elva

Elva — Wed, 11 May 2011 21:23:38 +0000

Dear Mr. Bowen,
Thanks for this article and re-introduction to our musical heritage.
It brings back found memories of my childhood days growing up in Salt Cay.
We are proud of you and your dedication to seeing it continue.
Your contributions assure us that blessing and appreciation of our unique heritage
will be heralded to future generations.
Thanks
Elva

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Mr Khan — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 16:53:31 +0000

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By: Paul Ormandy

Paul Ormandy — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 02:59:00 +0000

I am trying to learn more about drums that might be unique to Turks and Caicos. I have been told that these drums have some sort of a wooden stick attached to the drum that rattles along with the rhythm while the drummer plays. Where can I find a photo or video of this?

By: J

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 00:24:56 +0000

Have the harmonica, the saw, the drums and accordion as a part of the music programs in the schools and the popularity would grow.

By: J

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 00:22:49 +0000

My grand father played the harmonica and the accordion. These along with the rip saw are the stable of TCI music.

The goat skin drum and the cow bells add to the richness of the music from the slaves.

I would like to see Junkanoo included more as a part of the rich TCI heritage.

By: Michael Briggs

Michael Briggs — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 23:21:33 +0000

Oh Great.
I found this article after I’d posted in the Artist on Call article in Astrolabe.
In 1958 William Wilberforce Day celebrations I’m sure they had a clarionette as well as squeeze box in the orchestra.
My entrance fee to the festivities was 2 buckets of ice from the C&W cold room !
And It was a very enjoyable day indeed.
One of the many good memories of my year in GT.

Are there any rip saw recordings available ?

Mike