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Bahamian Music
The music of the Bahamas is largely centered around Junkanoo, a Bahamian holiday celebration which occurs on Boxing Day (December 26) and again on New Year's Day (January 1). A large parade, traditionally on Bay Street, is the highlight of the event attended by many locals and tourists from around the world. 
The Bahamas most famous export may well be the rhythmic form of Bahamian music that comes from Junkanoo, a combination of African and Caribbean rhythms, often played on drums and various skin or pipe instruments. Rake'n'scrape music, prominent on the Out Islands, features rough guitars and percussion instruments made from ratchets and saws; calypso and reggae are also popular.
Bahamas Island Music Live!
Check the Bahamas Community Events Calendar for Bahamas music events featuring Bahamian singers, bands, musicians and other musical entertainment including live shows at Bars and Night Clubs.
To give you a taste of Bahamian music, here are some links to Bahamian radio stations and RealMedia samples from top Bahamian artists.
Order Bahamian Music Online
Baha Men
"Who Let The Dogs Out" CD at Amazon.com
Baha Men
"Kalik" CD at Amazon.com $11.97
Baha Men
"Junkanoo" CD at Amazon.com $9.97
Baha Men
"Doong Spank" - 31 used & new CDs from $0.78
Kneelin' Down Inside The Gate: The Great Rhyming Singers of the Bahamas -- Kneelin' Down Inside The Gate: The Great Rhyming Singers of the Bahamas; Audio CD
Free Downloads
Download free music from this album:
- " Standing In The Need Of Prayer" ~ Joseph Spence
- " My Lord Help Me To Pray - Bruce Green/ Clifton Green/Tweedie Gibson" ~ Kneeling Down Inside The Gate
- Bahamas Pajamas ~ Usually ships in 24 hours
- Joe Scruggs / Audio CD / Released 1998
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- Bahamas 1935-Chanteys & Anthem
- Various Artists / Audio CD / Released 1999
Our Price: $12.99 ~ You Save: $3.98 - Bahamas 1935: Chanteys And Anthems From Andros And Cat Island
- Various Artists / Audio CD / Released 1999
Our Price: $12.99 ~ You Save: $3.98 - The Bahamas: Islands Of Song
- Various Artists / Audio CD / Released 1997
Our Price: $12.99 ~ You Save: $3.98 - The Real Bahamas, Volumes 1 & 2 - "Good Old Time Bahamian Music!"
- Various Artists / Audio CD / Released 1998
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More Bahamas Music from Amazon.com
Bahama Islands Music Links and Resources
Musical Instruments - shop online for keyboards, percussion and stringed instruments, sheet music.
Bahamas Directory - Categories include Arts & Humanities, Culture and Entertainment.
Tony Seymour Jr. - The son of legendary Bahamian singer, Tony Seymour, is a legend on his own.
Sounds of Exuma - From the Peace & Plenty Resort in the Exumas.