Caribbean Summer Playlist

by Land Full of Treasures
Last updated:: 3:18 PM ET, Fri August 5, 2016

The Bahamas archipelago is known as "The Islands of Song," and for good reason. Diverse musical styles can be heard here, according to nassauparadiseisland.com. Blues and spirituals from the American South get a Bahamian flavor, but there are also popular genres born in the area. Of those, Goombay is dance music combined with love stories and other narratives; junkanoo is integral to the Islands' beloved annual festival with scores of competing "shack" dance teams; and rake 'n' scrape is commonly created with a carpenter's saw, a goatskin drum and an accordion/

Interested in diving into this musical stew? The Nassau Paradise Island blog has created a playlist that runs the gamut of Island tunes, many by local artists, including Dyson Knight and Dr. Off.

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According to the blog, "the infectious rhythms of The Bahamas are perfect for spicing up the season! Whether you're heading to the beach, taking a road trip with friends, or partying the night away... (the songs) will have you daydreaming about your next Nassau Paradise Island getaway."

TO CHECK OUT THE PLAYLIST, please visit the Nassau Paradise Island blog.

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