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Lionel Benjamin "Noel La Rive" from "Tonton Nwel" on 13thStreetPromotions.com #Haiti #Christmas #Music #13thStreetPromotions #LionelBenjamin #HaitianChristmas #NoelLaRive #TontonNwel #Oldies #OldiesSunday #1989 #LBMusic #Caribbean #Christmas

OLDIES SUNDAY (CHRISTMAS): Lionel Benjamin – Noel La Rive (1989)

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It’s the Christmas season again, and we’re bringing the music to you on “Oldies Sunday“! Today’s selection finds us going to our Caribbean neighbour Haiti to check out Lionel Benjamin’s “Noel La Rive“.

Self-Produced and released through LB+ Music in 1989, Lionel Benjamin rang in the holiday season with “Noel La Rive (Christmas Is Coming)“. Backed by some great Instrumentation, Benjamin delivers smooth vocals, encouraging everyone to get into the holiday spirit, and getting you to dance at the same time. “Noel La Rive” became a hit for Lionel Benjamin, and was featured on his 1989 album, “Tonton Nwel“, and a number of Christmas compilations over the years. Lionel Benjamin is one of Haiti’s biggest musical exports who is still active today, and is the Father of the late Haitian Artist/Producer Mikaben.

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Joy Lapps x Larnell Lewis "The Caribbean Christmas Mixtape" on 13thStreetPromotions.com #AntiguaandBarbuda #Canada #SteelPan #Music #Drums #13thStreetPromotions #JoyLapps #LarnellLewis #TheCaribbeanChristmasMixtape #Christmas #ChristmasEve #Mixtape #Insturmental #Caribbean

Joy Lapps & Larnell Lewis Nice Up The Holidays With “The Caribbean Christmas Mixtape”

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Happy Christmas Eve! Today’s a day where many will do some last minute stops and shopping, while others are waiting for work to either close half day, or start later for some extra money. With everything going on, how about some music to go with it? Enter Musicians Joy Lapps and Larnell Lewis with some holiday music, Caribbean style. Get lost in “The Caribbean Christmas Mixtape“.

Featuring 9 tracks, Joy Lapps and Larnell Lewis bring together Instruments, voices, and the Caribbean Christmas spirit to you via “The Caribbean Christmas Mixtape”. For those who are familiar with the popular Christmas Carols and songs, the duo, along with guests Subria Lapps and Justin Bacchus, tap into Reggae, Zouk, Soca, Jazz, and Ska influences and sounds for a reworking that will be a valuable piece of content to enjoy for years to come. From “Silent Night” to “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town“, you will be loving every minute of this unique presentation. Load it up before you handle some Christmas Eve missions. Joyuex Noël.

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OLDIES SUNDAY (Christmas) Yole Derose – Tonton Nwèl Cheri (1989)

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Bonjou, hope all is well with you all, and the holiday spirit is active. We have another Christmas selection for you for “Oldies Sunday“. For today’s selection, we head over to Haiti to check out Yole Derose’s “Tonton Nwèl Cheri (Dear Santa Claus)“.

Produced by Ansy Derose and released through Les Producteurs Artistiques in 1989, Yole Derose shares a special message to jolly ol’ St. Nick in “Tonton Nwèl Cheri”. Awaiting his arrival with much eagerness, the Derose takes the role of a child who wishes for gifts on Christmas as her parents are poor and unable to provide them. She makes a request for a doll, but later adds on more items to her list. She also shares of the misfortunes in her household as her parents are unemployed and unable to afford basic necessities, her brother is sick, but pleads that if Santa cannot give toys, at least send something that’s of major importance to the household. The song sheds light on some of the realities that people are facing during the holidays, as it’s not always cheerful singing and gift giving. “Tonton Nwèl Cheri” became a popular Christmas song in Haiti, and was featured on the album, “Quand Mon Cœur Bat La Mesure“, which was released in 1989. Over the years, it has received a number of cover versions, and remains a well-remembered Christmas song in Haiti, and other parts of the world.

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OLDIES SUNDAY (Christmas): Ajamu – Ah Want A Little Something (2001)

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Christmas time is upon us yet again, and we look forward to what’s in store. As usual, we have to put you on to some holiday music, and on “Oldies Sunday“, have some classics. Today’s selection comes from the Island of Grenada. We feature Recording Artist Ajamu’s track, “Ah Want A Little Something“.

Produced by Edson Mitchell a.k.a. Ajamu and released through Charlie’s Records in 2001, Ajamu gave the people another in his line of Christmas music with, “Ah Want A Little Something”. The song finds him making a couple requests for his fans. He has been known to deliver a song for the holidays yearly, and while he does it for the people, he’d love for them to give back to him for the season. He delivers musical gifts, but wishes for a gift or few himself. He kindly asks throughout the song, and hopes it won’t cause any problems after. “Ah Want A Little Something” was featured on his 2001 album, “Christmas Soca Parang“, and is one of his signature Parang hits.

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OLDIES SUNDAY (Christmas): The MerryMen – Drink A Rum (1974)

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It’s December, and that means it’s Christmas time! No matter what has been happening in the year, we all look forward to this holiday season. With the holidays come time off for the schoolers, and for the older crowd it’s party time in every way, or an extra payday. For today’s Oldies Sunday selection, we head over to Barbados, who just celebrated their Independence Day, to check out The Merrymen’s version of, “Drink A Rum“.

Produced by The Merrymen for Merry Disc and released in 1974, “Drink A Rum” is a cover version of Trini Calypso legend Lord Kitchener’s 1959 track of the same name. The Merrymen group, which is consisted of 5 members, all performed the track, blending harmonies and instruments for a song that celebrated the drinking part of the holiday season. Rum in various forms are consumed, and they are sure to bring the joy, warmth into the chilly time, and “kick” into the joyous occasions. While the original “Drink A Rum” was a popular Calypso song, their version did well in Barbados, throughout the Caribbean, and other parts of the world, and became a song that enjoyed radio airplay around the Christmas season. The track was released on their 1988 Christmas album, “Caribbean Christmas Party“. The group have been enjoying a considerable amount of fame, and they performed the song on the road.

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OLDIES SUNDAY (Christmas): The Cimarons – Holy Christmas (1971)

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It was the day before Christmas, and everyone’s rushing. They’re either buying gifts to keep loved ones blushing, or checking off lists in grocery shopping. Regardless of what’s going on, it’s Christmas time on Oldies Sunday! We go back in time to check out a selection by UK Reggae Band The Cimarons called, “Holy Christmas“.

Produced by Robert Thompson and E. Mulby for A House Production and released through the Downtown label in 1971, The Cimarons celebrated the true reason for the season in “Holy Christmas”. The song recognizes the birth of Jesus Christ, and encourages everyone to sing of his birth, and foster the right spirit, and sing aloud. Backed by great production, the band delivered soulful vocals for a song that was instantly liked. Hope the season caught you in a good space. Please be safe this Christmas Eve.

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