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Curated Playlist: Harmonizing the Caribbean with Randal Corsen 🎹🎶 Central Artist:  Randal Corsen Description : This arranged playlist captures the essence of the music of the Dutch-speaking Caribbean, through a greatly praised Dutch pianist, composer, and arranger, Randal Corsen. Corsen was born in Curaçao, where he is recognized for his contribution to Caribbean music through his fusion of jazz with Antillean and Latin-American classical music. Corsen is also the great-grandson of the Curaçao poet and composer Joseph Sickman Corsen, from which he draws inspiration. The pieces presented in this playlist reflect Corsen's influence through his roles in music direction, collaborations, band membership, and musical inspirations. Playlist: First up on this playlist is a live performance of Mi Djegedjege by our central artist, Randal Corsen, featuring two other performers, Jorge Reyes, and Ruly Herrera. This performance took place at Cafe Miramar in Miramar Habana, Cuba. In this video

Curated Playlist: Exploring the Artistry of Frantz Casseus 🎼 Central Artist: Frantz Casseus   Description:  This arranged playlist captures the essence of the music of the French-speaking Caribbean, through the musician who has been acknowledged as the father of Haitian classical guitar, Frantz Casseus. Casseus was born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, where he is recognized for his skills in composing and playing the guitar, through the incorporation of Haitian folk music, stirring deep cultural resonances. The pieces featured in this playlist were either influenced by Casseus' collaborations, musical inspirations, or Haitian culture. Additionally, Haitian music is shaped by African, French, and Indigenous traditions, offering a mix of lively rhythms such as compas, rara, meringue, twoubadou, and Vodou. Playlist: First on this playlist is Petro Suite N1 or Haitian Suite for the guitar composed by our central artist Frantz Casseus. In this musical piece, Casseus blends traditional Ha

Curated Playlist: Unveiling the Impact of Liam Teague 🎶 Central Artist: Liam Teague Description : This arranged playlist captures the essence of the music of the English-speaking Caribbean, through a globally acclaimed musician, frequently praised as the "Steelpan's Paganini", Liam Teague. Teague was born in Trinidad & Tobago, where he is recognized for his skills in composing, arranging, and playing the steelpan. The pieces presented in this playlist were influenced by Teague through band membership, collaborations, and musical influences. Teague has also drawn inspiration from numerous steelpan artists, shaping his own musical style and contributing to who he has become today. Playlist: First on this playlist is our central artist Liam Teague, performing his piece Hands Like Lightning . In this music video, Teague's playing on the steelpan perfectly matches his song title “Hands Like Lightning”, with lively tunes and energetic beats that echo the speed and powe