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The Islands Groove Library

Vintage Calypso, Mento, and rare tropical cuts — escape to the islands.

Tropical grooves

Escape to the tropics with The Islands Groove Library. Featuring vintage Calypso, Mento, and rare cuts from Miriam Makeba and Maya Angelou.

This collection celebrates the rich musical heritage of island cultures — from the Caribbean to the Pacific, capturing the warmth, rhythm, and soul of tropical sounds across decades.

Sun-soaked rhythms, swaying palms, and timeless grooves. Pour yourself something nice and drift away.

The Collection

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Cover art for The Islands Groove Library :: The Groove Library Vol: 2

The Islands Groove Library :: The Groove Library Vol: 2

1h 17m
25 plays
Tracklist (28 tracks)
  1. 1
    Miriam Makeba — I Can't Cross Over
  2. 2
    Blind Blake — Goombay Rock
  3. 3
    Josephine Premice — Rookoombey
  4. 4
    The Loire Valley Calypsos — Calypso Is Like So
  5. 5
    Dave Bartholomew — Shrimp and Gumbo
  6. 6
    Calypso Mama — Run Joe
  7. 7
    Mongo Santamaría — Jamaicuba
  8. 8
    Romperayo — El Busetero Buscapleitos
  9. 9
    Aillacara 2743 — Cumbia Chacarera
  10. 10
    Maya Angelou — Peas and Rice
  11. 11
    Louise Bennett — Day Dah Light
  12. 12
    Calypso Mama — Ask Me Why I Run
  13. 13
    Passion Coco — Chamelon
  14. 14
    Lalo Guerrero y sus Cinco Lobos — Los Chucos Suaves
  15. 15
    Calypso Rose — The Bicycle
  16. 16
    Bio Ritmo — Picaresca
  17. 17
    George Symonette — Goombay
  18. 18
    Eloise Trio — Coconut Woman
  19. 19
    The Loire Valley Calypsos — Big Load Of Coconut Water
  20. 20
    Passion Coco — Tiburon a la vista
  21. 21
    The Talbot Borthers of Bermuda — You Can't Tell The Old From The Young
  22. 22
    George Symonette — Dont Touch Me Tomato
  23. 23
    Calypso Mama — Yes, Yes, Yes
  24. 24
    Blind Blake — Spirit Rum
  25. 25
    Mighty Panther — Barbados Carnival
  26. 26
    Young Growler — Pussy Galore
  27. 27
    Alvin Tyler — Peanut Vendor
  28. 28
    Lord Flea & His Calypsonians — Out De Fire