Review
PURE SOCA is a thoughtful compilation of songs by established and
emerging artistes as soca was changing in tempo. Sparrow, Shadow,
Denyse Plummer, Rootsman, Pelham Goddard, Crazy and Baron are the
familiar names. Ras Isley (Inez) was a forerunner for what was to
become the Bajan Invasion from the Trini perspective. Pan is
acknowledged by the performance of maestro Len Boogsie Sharpe with
vocalist Anslem Douglas, a versatile soca entertainer. Scholars should take note of this anthology.
[eCaroh/Ron – January 2007] |