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Barbados Democratic Labour Party 21st anniversary song vinyl

Title
Barbados Democratic Labour Party 21st anniversary song vinyl
Description
In the Caribbean, music and politics are intrinsically linked. Political parties released records to promote themselves. Joseph Niles and the Consolers sung the Barbados Democratic Labour Party’s 21st anniversary song, and were the country’s most popular gospel group at the time.
Creator
Democratic Labour Party (Barbados)
Location
Barbados
Date
1976
Collection
After Independence
Rights
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Item Number
17
The vinyl has a light blue label with two Dwarf Poinciana flowers on the side, which is the national flower of Barbados. The text says: '1955-1976, The Democratic Labour Party, 21st Anniversary, Anniversary song (Words: Honourable H.A. Vaughan & Senator The Honourable Brandford Taitt and P. Castagne), Vocal: Joseph Niles and the Consolers, the Escorts.

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