IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Artiste: D-7
Album: 'From the Sanctuary'

This is the 15-track debut album from Vieux-Fort based group D7. Their musical style can best be described as 'reggae rock', with influences ranging from Bob Marley to Peter Tosh, Bruce Springsteen and U2. Listen and enjoy ..

Artiste: Itoobaa
Album: 'Freedom'

Born and raised in Vieux Fort, Itoobaa (Sylvester Peter) delivers a unique brand of roots reggae that embodies the profoundness of Marley, the mellowness of Gregory Isaac and the edginess of Steel Pulse. Itoobaa's music carries an appeal for both reggae and non-reggae lovers alike, with threads of ska, blues, lover's rock and funk woven through a musical landscape that spans the full range of reggae.

Artiste: Carl Gustave
Album: 'Too Hard'

Carl  grew up in Los Angeles and began his professional performing career there shortly after leaving high school. He moved to St. Lucia in 1998 and has since become a household name. A versatile and  accomplished singer, songwriter and guitarist, his musical style ranges from Blues and R&B to Jazz, Rock and Reggae. He has performed with most of the island's top musicians and gave a excellent account of himself at this year's Jazz festiva

Artiste: Harry Best
Album: 'Sittin' in da Sun'

Harry Best has been keeping Caribbean music alive in Northern California for well over 20 years. A prolific songwriter, Harry penned the hits 'Lolay Lolai' and 'Come Girl' for Arrow. His 1999 album 'Sittin' in da Sun' can best be described as a crossover between the calypso/soca/reggae genres all served on a bed of captivating steelpan rhythms.