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SAINT LUCIA: Beyond - Ronald "Boo" Hinkson
Easy, relaxed vibes pulsate through this collection of upbeat, jazzy tunes
The Caribbean islands have a myriad of musical styles associated with them, from reggae and calypso, to dancehall to dub, but one of the most popular styles of recent years has been soca music. A genre which was pioneered by Lord Shorty, a Trinidadian calypsonian, taking the name from a shortening of ‘Soul of Calypso’ this dance-oriented, faster-paced version of calypso music has many subgenres associated with it. Saint Lucian guitarist Ronald ‘Boo’ Hinkson is perhaps the best known exponent of jazz soca music. Hinkson was brought up on a steady diet of the music of Duke Ellington, Miles Davis, and John Coltrane, and as such jazz runs deep within his musical sensibilities. Yet, he also remains true to his Caribbean origins, by combining his jazz guitar with soca instrumentation. The result is the very charming set of 13 song that are found on his solo album, Beyond. Hinkson had already achieved success with his band the Tru Tones in the 1960s and 1970s, yet it was with his solo work he found his surest footing by combining jazz and soca in a way that feels authentic to who he is as a musician. He also uses funk, pop, and R&B influ
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Ronald 'Boo' Hinkson Ronald 'Boo' Hinkson's talent transcends cultures and sounds, bringing a fresh and innovative blend of jazz and Caribbean music. A gifted composer, producer, and heralded guitarist, Boo's unique approach and versatility enable him to deliver a distinctive signature sound. Born in St. Lucia and raised on a diet of Ellington, Davis, and Coltrane, Boo's name is synonymous with St. Lucian music. His mother, who was also an accomplished guitarist, was his first teacher. His musical career began with the Tru-Tones, a group he started in St Lucia, who commanded stages locally and internationally for two decades. So much so in fact, that their eclectic blends of Caribbean and pop rhythms garnered them an appearance at Superbowl XIII. Today, he is an exceptionally accomplished musician who has stayed true not only to his Jazz roots, but also to his West Indian culture. Boo couples his appreciation of the old masters, with Contemporary Jazz, and Soca in his music and lyrics; and as a result his popularity has continued to spread. His Zephryn Records debut CD entitled 'Beyond' is a testament to his growth as a musician and as a composer. It is a rich, emotive and warm collection of contemporary and straight ahead Jazz tunes delivered with his own unique Caribbean fla
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